Spirit Rock LLC is a highly successful, bipartisan, full-service advocacy firm located in Washington, D.C.. As a rare find in the industry, we take pride in our Native American and woman-owned status, which allows us to bring a unique perspective to government affairs.

Our mission is to provide high-quality, focused Tribal advocacy to our clients before both chambers of Congress, the Administration, and regulatory agencies. With our experienced team, we offer creative and knowledgeable advice and representation to ensure our clients' voices are heard.

Tribal Advocacy

Strategic Consulting Services

Development of Tribal Coalitions

Implementation of Political Giving Programs

Strategic Guidance on Policy Issues

At Spirit Rock, we specialize in:

Founded in 2009, Spirit Rock LLC has been dedicated to providing Native-led, bipartisan advocacy to Tribal governments for over a decade. Our deep knowledge of Indian country and the federal government, combined with our personal backgrounds, gives us an unparalleled ability to be effective voices for our clients.

Our Team

Our professionals at Spirit Rock have extensive experience in Native American policy issues and real-world experience working with Tribal governments and personnel. Our partners have served in senior roles for Members of Congress in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives, as high-level political appointees in Presidential Administrations, and as Tribal in-house counsel.

Aurene Martin
Founder & Managing Partner

Jennifer Van der Heide

Partner

William Couture
Senior Legislative Assistant

Experience that works for you

Our Approach

We believe that our personal backgrounds and deep knowledge of Indian Country and the federal government provide our clients with an unparalleled ability to be effective voices alongside them and, when necessary, on their behalf. Our approach is rooted in:

• Bipartisan advocacy

• Deep understanding of federal policy

• Extensive experience in Tribal Law, Policy and Governance

• Commitment to protecting Tribal Sovereignty

Our Expertise

Spirit Rock specializes in representing Tribal interests on a wide range of issues, including:

• Tribal trust land matters

• Gaming issues

• Securing federal funding and appropriations

• Traditional Tribal governance

• Natural resources, protection of cultural and sacred sites

• Taxation and economic development

• Law enforcement

• Education

Our Services

Tribal Advocacy

Representation before Congress, the Administration, and regulatory agencies

Development and implementation of advocacy strategies

Drafting and analysis of legislation and regulations

Strategic Consulting

Federal Funding and Appropriations

Gaming and Economic Development

Natural Resources and Sacred Sites Protection

Education and Cultural Preservation

Law Enforcement and Tribal Jurisdiction

Development of Tribal coalitions

Creation and implementation of political giving programs

Strategic guidance on political and policy issues

Identifying funding opportunities

Assistance with grant applications

Securing vital federal funding for Tribal programs

Navigating complex gaming regulations

Advocating for Tribal economic development initiatives

Addressing jurisdictional issues

Representation in environmental policy matters

Advocacy for the protection of sacred sites

Assistance with land-into-trust applications

Advocating for Tribal education programs

Supporting initiatives for language and cultural preservation

Addressing Native American education policy issues

Navigating complex jurisdictional issues

Advocating for increased law enforcement resources

Supporting Tribal justice systems

Contact Us

853 New Jersey Ave SE
Suite 228
Washington, DC 20003

Phone: 202.255.3220
info@spiritrockllc.com