Indian Law

Gena Timberman and Chris, both previously being editors on the American Indian Law Review at the Oklahoma University College of Law – are now both collaborating Associates in the Luksi Group, LLC – a consulting company surrounding Indian Law issues and tribal investment strategies. Gena and Chris both interned together at the Bureau of Indian Affairs at the Department of Justice in Washington D.C. back in 1999 (during the Clinton Impeachment hearings) and, interestingly, had the joint privilege and honor of filing the seminal, landmark “Cobell” Indian Law case as interns! They both now continue to work together and speak on Indian Law issues and tribal investment strategies and related matters.

Since the Supreme Court’s recent landmark McGirt Indian Law decision, Chris also works privately with young tribal entrepreneurs who wish to both: 1) partner with outside investment groups, while also 2) building a progressive coalition network with other young, like-minded Native American entrepreneurs. Chris’ 3 children are also proud, Choctaw blood quantum tribal members.

The Great Debate PanelHeld 2021 at Rose State College, on Supreme Court’s landmark Indian Law McGirt decision.

Admissions/Membership:

Adjunct Professor of Real Estate Law at the University of Central Oklahoma
2016 President – Commercial Real Estate Council of Oklahoma City (CREC OKC)
Active Board Member of and Legal Advisor to the Oklahoma Sheriff’s & Peace Officer’s Association
Active Member, OKCRPLA (Oklahoma City Real Property Lawyers Association)
Board Member, Commercial Real Estate Council of Oklahoma City
Board of Advisors, Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
Member of the Oklahoma, Texas and American Bar Associations
Licensee with both Texas & Oklahoma Real Estate Commissions
Member of the Edmond Board of Realtors, and serving on the Bylaws & Public Relations Committees of such Board
Member of the MetroTex Association of Realtors
Member of the Oklahoma CCIM Chapter
Member of the OKCMAR REALTORS Commercial Alliance
Board of Directors of the Plano/Frisco/Garland, Texas Chapter of NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Realtors Association)

— Chris Griswold Positions Held —

• Bylaws Committee– Edmond Board of Realtors / 2023 – ongoing
• Public Relations Committee– Edmond Board of Realtors / 2023 – ongoing
• Adjunct Professor of Real Estate– The University of Central Oklahoma / 2017 – ongoing
• Judge– CoStar CRE Impact Awards / 2023, 2024, 2025 & going forward
• President – Central Oklahoma Commercial Association of Realtors Summit / 2021 – 2022
• President – Commercial Real Estate Council of OKC / 2016 – 2017
• Board of Directors – Plano/Frisco/Garland, Texas Chapter of NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Realtors Association)
• Managing Broker & Owner – Etc Realty, LLC
• Principal Attorney & Owner – Chris Griswold, P.C