Gabriela Magee

Senior Associate

Contact Me

Services & Specializations

Native American Law

Admissions

California

Address

525 B Street, Suite 2200, San Diego, CA 92101

Office Tel.

619.906.5620

Fax

619.774.5404

VCard

Overview

Gabriela advises tribal clients on a variety of issues regarding governance, business organizations, financing, gaming entitlements and compliance, intergovernmental agreements, cultural resource protection and contracts. She is a member of the Cahuilla Band of Indians. As an active member of her tribal government, Gabriela provides a unique perspective to client service in that she has reviewed, selected, and worked with firms for various consulting services for her tribe.

Outstanding Young Attorney Award, California Indian Law Association, 2024

JD, cum laude, Arizona Law Review, University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
BA (Native American Studies), University of California, Riverside

Panelist. “Deep Dive into Current Compact (Re)Negotiations and Bad Faith Litigation with Insights,” California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) 28th Annual Western Indian Gaming Conference, Pechanga Casino Resort, February 26, 2025.
Moderator. “Navigating the Storm: Current Legal Challenges in Lexington Insurance Litigation within the Ninth Circuit,” California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) 28th Annual Western Indian Gaming Conference, Pechanga Casino Resort, February 26, 2025.
Moderator. “Are Tribal Officials Subject to Employee Handbooks and Codes of Conduct?” California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) 27th Annual Western Indian Gaming Conference, Pechanga Casino Resort, Pechanga Indian Reservation, February 22, 2024.
Author. “Why I Lawyer,” San Diego Lawyer, September/October 2022.
Author. “What Tribes Need To Know About The Changed Legal Landscape in 2021,” January 11, 2021.
Speaker. “Federal Indian Law 101”, San Diego Law Library MCLE Series, January 16, 2020.
Co-author. “Cybersecurity, Sports Betting, Hemp, and Child Welfare: 2020 Indian Law Updates,” January 6, 2020.
Speaker. “Preparing for the Next 30 Years of IGRA,” National Tribal Gaming.
Speaker. Commissioners/Regulators Fall Conference, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Maricopa, Arizona, September 26, 2019.
Co-author. “Procopio’s Native Women Attorneys–Mentoring Toward Success,” Blogging Circle, May 6, 2019.
Speaker. “Introduction to Tribal Governments and the California Law Practice,” Legal Secretaries, Inc. – Specialty Law Workshop, Viejas Casino & Resort, Alpine, California, February 16, 2019.
Co-author. “2019 Brings Key New State and Federal Statutes and Regulations Critical to Native American Communities,” Blogging Circle, January 29, 2019.
Co-author. “Now is the Time, California Tribes! Make Sure Tribal Cultural Beneficial Uses are Included in your Region’s 2018 Triennial Basin Plan Update,” Blogging Circle, September 5, 2018.
Author. “More Appreciation Needed in Graduation Ceremonies,” Blogging Circle, October 23, 2017.
Author. “How to Improve Your Tribal Consultation Practice,” Blogging Circle, May 16, 2017.
Author. “Appreciating Diversity in Graduation Ceremonies,” Blogging Circle, February 22, 2017.
Author. “Sun Setting on Solar Residential Incentives in California: Have Tribal Citizens Benefited?” Blogging Circle, September 21, 2016.
Author. “Fee-to-Trust Rule Finalized,” Blogging Circle, May 20, 2016.
Author. “A Method to Expand Renewable Energy Capabilities on Indian Reservations,” Blogging Circle, May 6, 2016.
Co-author, “Indian Health Service 2016 California Tribal Consultation: ‘Can You Hear Us Now?” Blogging Circle, March 16, 2016.
Author. “Trust Lands an Easier Target for Tribes,” Blogging Circle, March 3, 2016.
Author. “Protecting Tribal Uses: Cultural Activities and Subsistence Fishing to Become Beneficial Water Uses,” Blogging Circle, February 17, 2016.
Author. “New Rule Improves Certainty for Tribal Rights-of-Way,” Blogging Circle, February 2, 2016.
Author. “New Mexico District Court Holds Urban Outfitters Can Be Sued Under Indian Arts & Crafts Act,” Blogging Circle, January 7, 2016.
Author. “Governor’s Office Wants Your Thoughts on New AB-52 CEQA Regulations,” Blogging Circle, December 15, 2015.
Author. “Cole Memorandum Provides Less Security for Tribes than Initially Anticipated,” Blogging Circle, November 12, 2015.
Author. “National NALSA Board Has San Diego Connections,” Blogging Circle, October 29, 2015.

Cahuilla Band of Indians Housing Authority, Board Member
Cahuilla Band of Indians Economic Development Corporation, Board Member
Native American Lawyers Association San Diego County, Board Member
Native Women for Change Workshop, Southern Indian Health Council, Inc., Participant
Cahuilla Band of Indians Culture Committee, Committee Member (Past)
Tucson Indian Center Legal Referral Clinic, Volunteer (Past)