MOSCOW - The University of Idaho College of Law will host a distinguished panel of tribal judges to discuss issues of justice and jurisdiction on Friday.

Tribal judge panelists for the 2010 event include: The Honorable William "Bill" Douglas, chief judge for the Coeur d'Alene Tribal Court; Hon. Fred Gabourie Sr., chief appellate justice for the Sho-Ban Tribal Court of Appeals; Hon. Cynthia Jordan, chief judge for the Kootenai Tribal Court and tribal judge for the Coeur d'Alene Tribal Court; and the Hon. Mitchell "Mitch" Wright, chief judge for the Ely Shoshone Tribal Court.

"The four panelists bring a wealth of experience from the bench and bar to help prepare the next wave of law graduates who will work with issues involving tribal law," said Angelique EagleWoman, University of Idaho law professor, who describes the annual event as "one of the highlights of the year for the law students and American Indian Studies students in my Native American Law course."

Panelists will present to students in the college's Native American Law course, and will then be available to the public at a meet-and-greet luncheon in the Native American Student Center, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Soup, chili and fixings will be provided by the Native American Law Student Association.

The luncheon is free.

The event is sponsored by the University of Idaho College of Law Native Law program and NALSA.

Donna Emert is with University of Idaho Communications.