James T. Meggesto is an attorney in Holland & Knight’s Washington, D.C., office and co-leader of the firm’s Native American Law Team. He focuses on federal Indian law, advising Tribal governments and enterprises on policy and regulation, Tribal sovereignty, gaming and compact negotiation, sports betting, project development, energy, natural resources, cannabis, finance and litigation. Mr. Meggesto began his career nearly 30 years ago at the National Congress of American Indians, where he worked on intergovernmental affairs, including the first White House meeting between a president and leaders of all federally recognized Tribes. He has spent his legal career in Washington, D.C., representing Tribal clients in complex, high-profile matters. He is devoted exclusively to representing Indian Tribes, Tribal governmental entities and businesses that work with Tribes. His experience spans litigation and transactional matters nationwide, appearing in federal, state and Tribal courts, as well as before Congress and federal agencies. He has argued cases in federal district courts, courts of appeals and Tribal courts, and has second-chaired cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. His work often involves complex issues such as gaming law, land-into-trust matters, economic development initiatives and federal treaty rights.