Melinda Meade Meyers

Experience

1. Natural Resources Attorney

   Van Ness Feldman LLP

   Apr 2018 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Melinda\'s practice focuses on federal regulatory law and policy as they pertain to natural resources, public lands, and Native communities. She represents Alaska Native corporations, concessioners, and others on regulatory compliance matters, corporate governance, and strategic business decisions related to land use, permitting, and economic development.Melinda’s expertise includes national park concessions, wildlife and animal law, and litigation. She has experience advocating for clients before various federal courts, Congress, and administrative agencies in matters involving the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, Endangered Species Act, Animal Welfare Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other natural resources statutes.Melinda also counsels Alaska Native corporations and Tribes on federal small business contracting and participation in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s business development programs, such as the 8(a) and HUBZone Programs. She helps clients navigate the complexities of program compliance and advises Native-owned firms on legislative and regulatory changes impacting their businesses.

Education

• George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School

  Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

  2010 — 2013

• Cornell University

  B.A., Government, focus in Political Theory, Minor in International Relations

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Research
• Policy Analysis
• Leadership
• Writing
• Editing
• Newsletters
• Non-Profits
• Press Releases
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Communications
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Legal Research
• Policy
• Legal Writing
• Public Policy