Ezekiel Fletcher

Ezekiel Fletcher serves as an Adjunct Professor at the College of Law, Michigan State University. An enrolled citizen of the Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake Tribe), he maintains active legal practice across Michigan, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and tribal jurisdictions with over ten years of experience. Founder of Fletcher Law, PLLC since 2012, he specializes in tribal representation across federal, state, and tribal litigation forums.

Education:

• University of Michigan
• University of Wisconsin Law School

Professor Fletcher's research centers on Federal Indian Law with concentrated expertise in tribal sovereignty challenges, gaming regulation, and economic development frameworks. His work addresses critical intersections between tribal self-governance and external legal systems, particularly regarding land acquisition disputes, sovereign immunity conflicts, and regulatory authority in tribal-state relations. This scholarship directly informs contemporary tribal governance and resource management strategies.

Analysis of his publications reveals consistent focus on legal mechanisms for tribal advancement, particularly judicial interpretations affecting labor sovereignty and strategic gaming compact negotiations. These works collectively examine how tribes navigate complex jurisdictional landscapes to achieve economic self-sufficiency while confronting federal preemption and state resistance.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards documented in source material

Professional activities indicate no formal student advising relationships, with primary mentorship occurring through law firm operations rather than academic supervision. Grant activities are not referenced in available documentation, though his firm's casework implies sustained project-based funding through client engagements.

Professional operations are anchored at Fletcher Law, PLLC, which functions as his primary legal practice entity handling tribal litigation across multiple jurisdictions including federal courts in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Oklahoma, alongside numerous tribal court systems.