Joshua Proper

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.