Lela N. Eke

Lela is a member of the Workers' Compensation Department, where she represents insured entities in New Jersey workers' compensation matters. Lela is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and Washington, DC.

Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey, Lela clerked for the Honorable Darlene M. Soltys and the Honorable Rupa Ranga of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. She also represented clients in family, immigration, and probate matters at the DC Affordable Law Firm, a non-profit organization providing accessible legal assistance.

Lela received her J.D. in 2019 and her LL.M in Civil Justice in 2021 from Georgetown University Law Center. During her time at Georgetown, Lela completed an Affordable Law Fellowship and was recognized as a Special Pro Bono Pledge Honoree for providing over 100 hours of pro bono services. She also served as an Opportunity Scholar, studied abroad at the National University of Singapore, served on the executive board for the Black Law Students Association, and competed internationally as a member of Georgetown's Alternative Dispute Resolution Team. Prior to law school, Lela graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychological & Brain Sciences and a minor in Religion & Politics