Mel Rodis is a Filipino American and was raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He earned his Juris Doctorate in 2003 from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, and his Master in Business Administration degree in 2009 from the University of Arizona, Eller College of Management. Mel has practiced law in Arizona since 2003, and became licensed to practice on the Navajo Nation in 2017. Mr. Rodis joined the Navajo Nation Department of Justice in 2016 because of his interest in the advancement of social justice and economic development for Native American nations and peoples. Before joining DOJ, he worked as an attorney for migrant and seasonal farmworkers; an attorney for survivors of human trafficking; and had a solo law practice. As the Assistant Attorney General of the Tax and Finance Unit of DOJ, Mr. Rodis represents all of TFU’s assigned clients including the Budget and Finance Committee of the Navajo Nation Council, the Office of the President and Vice President, the Fiscal Recovery Fund Office, the Office of the Controller, the Investment Committee, the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of the Navajo Tax Commission, and the Navajo Department of Retirement Services. He is honored to work with his dedicated and hard-working team members, including Ms. Coreta Keeto, Ms. Adjua Adjei-Danso, Mr. Rudy Anaya, and Ms. Kristen Lowell. Mr. Rodis speaks Spanish and enjoys music, travel, and spending time with family and friends.

Julianne Begay is a Principal Attorney in the Litigation Unit of the Navajo Nation Department of Justice. She is Tóhtsóhnii born for Tódich’ii’nii. Her maternal grandfather is Tsènjákiní and her paternal grandfather is Tóhtsóhnii. Julianne is originally from Klagetoh, Arizona, but grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona and currently lives in Bayfield, Colorado. Julianne received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College and her Juris Doctorate from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Julianne has practiced law since 2015. Julianne worked in the Economic and Community Development Unit of the Navajo Nation Department of Justice before joining the Litigation Unit. Before working at the Navajo Nation Department of Justice, Julianne worked for Colorado Legal Services, a state-wide non-profit that provides free legal services to low-income Colorado residents, where she focused on divorce, custody, and landlord-tenant matters. Prior to that, Julianne worked as an in-house attorney for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and as an associate for Maynes, Bradford, Shipps, & Sheftel, LLP. Julianne is licensed to practice law in Arizona, Colorado, and the Navajo Nation. Outside of work, Julianne enjoys Crossfit, rec league soccer, hiking, learning how to mountain bike, DIY home projects, and volunteering in her community.

Cheyenne Livingston is originally from Round Rock, Arizona. She is Todik'ozi (Salt Water), born for Tachii'nii (Red Running into the Water). Her maternal grandfather is Ta'neeszahnii (Tangle) and her paternal grandfather is To'baazhni'azhi (Two Who Come to the Water). Cheyenne graduated from Gallup High School and received her associate's degree in criminal justice from the University of New Mexico. She is the current Senior Legal Secretary under the Tax and Finance Unit. In her spare time, Cheyenne enjoys working out at the gym, playing basketball, and spending time with her family