Candace provides representation to tribal and non-tribal clients in the areas of:
- Economic development
- Business structuring and operations in Indian Country
- Leasing, rights-of way, and permits and other real estate transactions
- Drafting tribal constitutions, tribal codes, tribal regulations, ordinances, and other governing documents
- General counsel, internal governance, employment, and operations
- Compliance with state, federal, and tribal laws and regulations
- Water rights litigation and natural resources protection
- P.L. 93-638 compacting and contracting
- Internal investigations for tribal governments and entities
- Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and tribal financing
Before her tenure at Sacks Tierney, Candace served as an attorney with the Navajo Nation Office of Legislative Counsel. In this pivotal role, she offered comprehensive legal representation and legislative support to the 24-member Navajo Nation Council, its five standing committees, and various legislative branch programs.
Candace not only practices law in Arizona, the Navajo Nation, and various tribal courts, but she is also a driving force in the legal community. As the President-Elect for the Native American Bar Association of Arizona and a Commissioner of the Navajo Bar Association, she actively shapes the discourse and policies of ensuring justice for tribes and individuals. Her membership in the State Bar of Arizona’s Indian Law Section further underscores her deep understanding of Indian law.
Candace has earned recognition for her outstanding legal work, leadership, and contributions to Indian Country including Best Lawyers (2021-2025), Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona (2021), and NCAIED 40 Under 40 (2025).
