Enrolled member of Sault Saint Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; Admitted to Michigan Bar (2010).
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Tel: (517) 755-0776
Fax: (517) 913-6231
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Davenport University (Bachelor of Science, Paralegal Studies 2001); Western Michigan University (Master of Public Administration 2006); Michigan State University College of Law (J.D. 2009). |
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Treasurer of the Native American Law Student Association at Michigan State University College of Law (2007-2008); Recipient Indigenous Law Certificate (2009); Recipient Law College Trustee Scholarship, 2006-2009; Recipient John D. Voelker Foundation Scholarship, 2005-2009 |
Ms. Wichtman joined Rosette & Associates in April 2010. She received her J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law in December 2009 accompanied by a Certificate of Indigenous Law from the Michigan State University College of Law, Indigenous Law & Policy Center. She possesses approximately eight years experience building and maintaining relationships with tribal communities. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Wichtman spent three years as the Administrative Assistant to the United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, where she assisted in the development and implementation of projects involving Indian County; and two and a half years within the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians community as the Tribal Court Administrator where she was responsible for assisting in the initial development of the Tribal Court, as well as, the tribal infrastructure necessary to support its operation.
Ms. Wichtman has first-hand knowledge of the concept of tribal sovereignty, drafting and application of tribal codes and court rules, policy and procedure development, as well as the diplomacy and objectivity that is necessary to maintain tribal governmental integrity. She has completed in-depth research in the areas of Indian Child Welfare and Domestic Violence Issues Affecting Indian Country. She is also a proven grant writer and skilled in the areas of capacity building, program development and implementation, and community collaboration.
