Interview with Richard (Rico) Frias, Attorney & Founding Partner of Frias Indian Law and Policy, LLC

Join us in this episode where we speak with Richard (Rico) Frias, attorney and co-founder of Frias Indian Law and Policy LLC.
About Richard (Rico) Frias:
Richard “Rico” Frias is an attorney and the founding partner of Frias Indian Law and Policy, LLC. He previously served as the executive director of the Native American Finance Officers Association and legislative director of the National Indian Gaming Association. He also previously served as the chief general counsel for the Pueblo of Pojoaque in New Mexico.
Frias earned his J.D. with a certificate in Indian Law from the University of New Mexico in 2011 and his bachelor’s in English with an emphasis on creative writing from the University of California Irvine in 1990. He is licensed to practice in the state of New Mexico where he has had a practice focused on commercial transactions and Indian law.
Frias is a citizen of the Chihene Nde Nation of New Mexico.
About Frias Indian Law:
Frias Indian Law is a Native-founded boutique law firm that offers trademark, copyright, and business formation services to Native artists, entrepreneurs, and Tribes.
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⁠Resources Mentioned:
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