JaKell is an associate in the firm’s corporate practice, where she advises clients on a range of transactional matters including representing utilities and other power suppliers in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) matters, as well as renewable energy.

Prior to joining Akin, JaKell clerked for the U.S. House of Representatives, Financial Services Committee, where she researched policy issues and conducted legal research relating to digital assets. JaKell also served as a legal scholars intern for a commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

JaKell holds a J.D. from George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School, where she was an executive editor for the George Mason Law Review. JaKell also holds an M.P.A. from the University of Utah and a B.S. in political science with a minor in constitutional studies and a certificate in engaged learning from Utah Valley University.

JaKell was a member of Akin’s 2024 summer associate class.