Sarah R. Monkton

Native American Law / Federal Indian Law
Sarah began her career in the field of Indian Child Welfare, representing tribes across Alaska as a non-attorney advocate in foster care proceedings. She currently advises tribes and tribal organizations on a variety of matters, including sovereignty and the trust relationship, public safety, litigation, contracts, inter-governmental partnerships such as Indian Managed Care Entity (IMCE) agreements, contracts, and the Indian Child Welfare Act.

General and Special Counsel
Sarah provides a range of general and special counsel services to tribal clients as well as public and private entities, including advising with respect to governance and compliance, executive leadership, contracting, and employment. She has significant experience advising on discrimination law and public safety. Her advice emphasizes good governance and risk management to enable her clients to achieve their operational goals while remaining compliant and true to organizational values.

Investigations and Trainings
Sarah previously served as the Chief of Enforcement/Deputy Director of the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights, where her work included overseeing the team of investigators responsible for responding to discrimination complaints. Today, she provides comprehensive investigation services to a range of clients in highly sensitive matters, including allegations of discrimination, misconduct, and other violations of law or policy. Sarah also has significant experience responding to administrative investigations by both state and federal agencies, including Oregon’s Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General, and U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Civil Rights. She also provides trainings ranging from governance concerns to employment topics.