Adam Candler

Adam Candler is a legal professional currently serving as a Staff Attorney at the National Indian Gaming Commission since March 2023. Prior to this role, Candler worked as Legislative Counsel for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe from November 2015 to March 2023, where responsibilities included spearheading legislation and conducting legal research and analysis supporting elected officials and the Office of Management and Budget. Candler's military experience includes various leadership positions in the United States Army Reserve from February 2007 to July 2020, culminating as Company Commander, along with roles such as Engineer Equipment Officer and Intelligence Officer. Candler holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Minnesota Law School (2012-2015) and a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies from Ripon College (2004-2008).