Corey Hinton, JD, is a leader of the Tribal Nations Practice Group at Drummond Woodsum. A citizen of the Passamaquoddy Tribe (Sipayik), he advises Tribal Nations and Tribe-owned entities on federal Indian law, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, economic development, and environmental policy. He helped the Passamaquoddy Tribe establish an improved forest management project that removed 3.8 million tons of greenhouse gases as part of California’s cap-and-trade program. Corey has represented clients before federal agencies, including the Bureau of Indian Education and the National Indian Gaming Commission. He also works with nonprofits serving Indigenous and underserved communities, advising on strategic planning, governance, and program development. A former president of the Native American Bar Association of Washington, D.C., Corey previously worked for the National Indian Gaming Commission and the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Outside of work, Corey studies Passamaquoddy, runs sports/life skills camps for Tribal youth, and volunteers for the Maine Justice Foundation and the Abbe Museum. He serves on the Executive Committee for the 4 the Future Foundation, which supports Indigenous youth through cultural and healthy lifestyle programs.
