Femila E.

Femila E. currently serves as the Acting Associate General Counsel at the National Indian Gaming Commission since June 2023. Prior experience includes nearly a decade at the U.S. Department of the Interior, where Femila E. held various legal roles, culminating in the position of Assistant Solicitor, overseeing the Branch of Self-Governance and Economic Development. Notable responsibilities included acting as a primary legal advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs and a detail with the Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs. Femila E. began legal training as a law clerk and intern, providing vital support in legal counsel on Indian Affairs matters. Academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans, a visiting program at the University of San Diego School of Law, a visiting student status at The University of Waikato, and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from Chapman University, graduated Magna Cum Laude.