Born:9-13-49

Graduate: Lawton high-67;

Okla. University-71 with a BBA in economics and finance

OU Law 74
Note Editor 1st edition of the American Indian law review
President of the Indian law student association at OU Law in 71

Member: Comanche Tribe
First member to graduate from law school

Former general counsel for:
Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission,
Comanche Tribe
Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma
Kiowa, Comanche and Apache land Use Committee

Former Chief Judge for the CFR court, Anadarko Area

Presently: Chief Justice of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Supreme Court

Private law practice: Rivas law Office. Emphasis on Economic development of Indian tribes,
Severe personal injury cases, and Criminal defense

Board member of the following groups:

Bank of Verden,
American Indian Vets
Sooner Resources
First American Communications
vYellowhammer Defense Systems