WINDOW ROCK — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren celebrates a true homecoming as he proudly announces his Acting Attorney General appointment – Colin Bradley, a Diné with roots in Flagstaff, AZ.
This selection of Bradley comes after the Navajo Nation Council acted on August 6, 2025 to remove Heather Clah, who was confirmed only two weeks ago by the Council.
Bradley is a current partner at the Zwillinger Wulkan law firm in Phoenix. His practice focuses on Indian law and civil litigation. Colin has vast litigation experience before state, federal, and tribal courts. Bradley was recently selected as a recipient of the prestigious “Native American 40 Under 40” award for 2025 by the The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development.
Bradley is Bilagáana, born for the Nakai. His maternal grandfather is Bilagáana and his paternal grandfather is Kiyaa’áanii. He is from Flagstaff, Arizona, and proudly shares that his Navajo family comes from Kayenta, AZ. Bradley also graduated with his bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University in 2011 and from Arizona State University in 2014 with his Juris Doctorate.
Upon graduating, Colin worked for the Navajo Nation Department of Justice (NNDOJ) in both the Natural Resources Unit and the Litigation Unit. While at NNDOJ, Colin represented entities of the Navajo Nation with a wide variety of legal issues ranging from uranium claims to Navajo Preference in Employment Act cases. After leaving NNDOJ, Colin started a solo practice that focused on Indian law and civil litigation.
“While this decision by the Council is disappointing, my administration remains committed to ensuring stability and continuity in our justice system,” said President Nygren. “Colin Bradley represents a new chapter for the Navajo Nation’s legal leadership.
President Nygren said Bradley brings a calm and focused leadership style at a time when consistency is needed most.
Bradley has experience with tribal law with admission into several tribal courts including the Navajo Nation and U.S District Courts including the U.S Ninth Circuit of Appeals.
His appointment signals a renewed focus on collaboration between branches and a long-term investment in the strength of the Nation’s legal framework.
“Colin has decided to come home for the right reasons – to serve our Navajo people and that’s what our Nation needs right now,” said President Nygren. “I am honored that Mr. Bradley has accepted this very important appointment.”
