Erick Giles is a member of the Tribal Nations practice group where he represents tribal nations, their enterprises, and companies that do business with tribes across the country. Erick earned his law degree from the University of Maine Law School in 2016 and has a Master’s Degree in City Planning and Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma, and a Bachelor of Arts in Native American Studies, also from the University of Oklahoma.

Prior to joining Drummond Woodsum, Erick worked for the Indian Land Tenure Foundation, concentrating on American Indian property rights and tribal economic development. Erick has also served on the South Portland Planning Board in Maine.

Erick is a citizen of the Mvskoke (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma from the Rekackv (Broken Arrow) Tribal Town and the Katcv (Big Cat/Tiger/Panther) Clan. He is also certified in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Standards and is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional. He is a former member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and Iroquois Nationals Lacrosse team player.