James C. Hopkins

James C. Hopkins is a Clinical Associate Professor at the James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona, affiliated with the Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy Program. He is also an Affiliated Professor of American Indian Studies and Latin American Studies.

• Education: LL.M./ITP from Harvard Law School (2000), LL.B. from University of Toronto (1996), B.A. from University of Toronto (1993).
• Key Research Areas: Intersection of trade, tax, and aboriginal law; climate change policy; indigenous health law; agricultural law; economic self-determination; tribal sovereignty.

His publications focus on legal frameworks for indigenous governance, economic development, and intergovernmental cooperation. Notable awards include the Harvard University International Tax Program's Award for Excellence in Research and Writing and the Department of Justice Aboriginal Scholarship.

• Scientific Awards: Harvard University International Tax Program's Award for Excellence in Research and Writing, Mass. Indian Association Scholar, Department of Justice Aboriginal Scholarship Recipient, Roger Carter Q.C. Scholar, Leslie G. Dollinger Memorial Prize, Intern Award: Population Research, Erindale Merit & Leadership Award.
• Grants: Federal Department of Justice Grant, Inter-Agency Agreement with the State of Arizona and the College of Medicine, Research Grant in partnership with the Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office, Administration for Native Americans Grant.
• Service: Member of the State of Arizona's Tribal Health Advisory Group (2004–2006), Executive Committee Member of the Native American Cancer Research Partnership (NACRP), Committee Member of CEGA at the University of Arizona.