Shawna Baker
Legal Consultant @Cherokee Nation Businesses
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WORK HISTORY
Legal Consultant @Cherokee Nation Businesses
Tulsa, OK, US
Provide strategic legal counsel to advance the tribe’s economic vitality and operational excellence. Advise executives on governance, regulatory compliance, and business development across multiple divisions, shaping initiatives that sustain long-term growth and self-determination.
EDUCATION
New York University School of Law
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Tax Law/Taxation
Columbia Law School
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
The University of Tulsa College of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
John Brown University
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
The University of Tulsa
Master’s Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SKILLS
ABOUT SHAWNA BAKER
Visionary legal strategist and former Supreme Court Justice of the Cherokee Nation, recognized as a global voice advancing equality, Indigenous rights, and human dignity through law and public leadership.* Trusted governance and policy advisor with deep expertise in judicial administration, board governance, and cross-sector collaboration, driving justice, inclusion, and institutional integrity at local, national, and international levels.* Author of landmark legal opinions and frameworks shaping modern legal and policy outcomes, with a proven ability to influence complex, high-stakes initiatives across government, judiciary, and civic institutions.* Respected educator and mentor known for clear, persuasive communication from courtroom to boardroom to academia, and for cultivating the next generation of legal leaders through teaching, guidance, and advocacy.Areas of Expertise:* Judicial Leadership & Court Governance* Policy Development & Legislative Strategy* Board Governance & Institutional Oversight* Indigenous Rights Advocacy & Equity Leadership* Legal Strategy, Opinions & Precedent Development* Stakeholder Engagement, Public Speaking & InfluenceSelected Career Achievements:* Authored the landmark In re Nash (2021) Cherokee Nation Supreme Court opinion, striking unconstitutional exclusionary language from the Cherokee Constitution and establishing a precedent for equality and inclusion across Indian Country.* Led the judiciary-wide operational transition following the McGirt ruling, modernizing courtroom technology and infrastructure while ensuring continuity, compliance, and effective administration across Supreme and District Courts.
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