National Indian Gaming Commission
Joshua Proper is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in tribal and gaming law. Currently serving as a Staff Attorney at the National Indian Gaming Commission since February 2020, Joshua has previously held positions as an Associate Attorney at Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker and as Tribal Attorney for the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians. Joshua's legal career began with significant educational foundations, having earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Arizona's James E. Rogers College of Law and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and Native American Studies from Dartmouth College. Work experience also includes roles as a Summer Associate at Perkins Coie LLP and Quarles & Brady LLP, as well as a Legal Intern at the Office of the Attorney General for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.
National Indian Gaming Commission
The National Indian Gaming Commission is an independent federal regulatory agency within the Department of the Interior and is committed to the prompt and efficient regulation of the Indian gaming industry, which spans more than 420 gaming establishments, associated with nearly 240 tribes across 28 states. Congress established the agency through the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act in 1988. The Commission’s primary mission is to regulate gaming activities on Indian lands; to ensure that Indian tribes are the primary beneficiaries of gaming revenue; and to assure that gaming is conducted fairly and honestly by both operators and players. To achieve these goals, the Commission provides technical assistance and training to tribes and tribal regulators; conduct audits and background investigations; review and approve Tribal gaming ordinances and when necessary undertakes enforcement actions, including the issuance of violation, assessment of civil fines, and/or issuance of closure orders. The Commission’s dedication to compliance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ensures the integrity of the $28.5 billion Indian gaming industry. For more information, visit www.nigc.gov.