Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. – The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians board of directors announced the appointment of attorney Aaron Schlehuber as the tribe’s general counsel. Schlehuber is uniquely qualified for the position. He is a Sault Tribe member who specializes in tribal law, gaming, business and finance. He also previously served as the tribe’s staff attorney for nearly 20 years from 2000 to 2019.
“This is home,” said Schlehuber. “My experiences have prepared me to best serve the Sault Tribe in this new and expanded role – I look forward to the challenge and to serving the Tribe to the best of my ability.”
Schlehuber graduated from Michigan State University College of Law. After serving as a staff attorney for the Sault Tribe, Schlehuber spent two years as a tribal attorney and general counsel for the Bay Mills Indian Community and Bay Mills Community College before recently returning to the Sault Tribe.