Matt Skinner and Tyler Volesky are sons of prominent defense attorneys in South Dakota who honor their Native American heritage by fighting for justice. Matt takes us inside the Minnehaha County Public Defender’s office, where he argues in real court on behalf of a Native client. Tyler is following in his father's footsteps in both law and politics.  But first, he must overcome some obstacles in the world of mock trial.

University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law

Hofstra University School of Law

American University Washington School of Law

Howard University School of Law

Minnehaha County Public Defender's Office

ICWA (Indian Child Welfare Act) information

Tribal Justice: 25 Years as a Tribal Appellate Justice by Frank Pommersheim

Tribal Law Journal

National Native American Bar Association

The Legal Construction of Discriminatory Mass Surveilance by Gregrory Brazeal

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Matt Skinner and Tyler Volesky are sons of prominent defense attorneys in South Dakota who honor their Native American heritage by fighting for justice. Matt takes us inside the Minnehaha County Public Defender’s office, where he argues in real court on behalf of a Native client. Tyler is following in his father's footsteps in both law and politics.  But first, he must overcome some obstacles in the world of mock trial.
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Meet the next generation of lovable lawyers in Class Action - an immersive 12-episode series hosted by Katie Phang. They’re idealistic, diverse, and passionate about seeking justice. And they’re fighting each other in court in the 21-22 season. Upstart law teams from Texas, New York and South Dakota are vying for a national championship, and a rising undergrad program is on a journey to the promised land of mock trial competitions.

Meet the next generation of lovable lawyers in Class Action - an immersive 12-episode series hosted by Katie Phang. They&rsquo;re idealistic, diverse, and passionate about seeking justice. And they&rsquo;re fighting each other in court in the 21-22 season. Upstart law teams from Texas, New York and South Dakota are vying for a national championship, and a rising undergrad program is on a journey to the promised land of mock trial competitions.

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