Perry v. Navajo Nation Labor Commission

OPINION

This case concerns whether the Navajo Nation Labor Commission (Commission) may allow an employee of a corporation, who is not licensed by the Navajo Nation Bar Association to practice law within the Navajo Nation, to represent that corporation “pro se” in a Navajo Preference in Employment Act (NPEA) proceeding. The Court rules it cannot, and therefore issues a permanent writ of superintend ling control.

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The relevant facts are as follows, Melinda Perry (Perry) filed a complaint with the Commission alleging Utah Navajo Development Council (UNDC) terminated her without just cause in…