Jeel Oza
Associate Attorney
Ropes & Gray LLP | Washington, D.C.
Combining rigorous academic training with practical expertise to deliver exceptional legal representation in complex regulatory and litigation matters.
Associate Attorney
Ropes & Gray LLP | Washington, D.C.
Combining rigorous academic training with practical expertise to deliver exceptional legal representation in complex regulatory and litigation matters.
Jeel Oza joined Ropes & Gray's litigation & enforcement practice group in the Washington D.C. office in 2021, bringing a unique blend of academic excellence and commitment to public service.
Her practice encompasses government investigations, civil litigation, and antitrust matters. She regularly advises clients on litigation and compliance risk and conducts pre-acquisition due diligence in M&A transactions across multiple sectors, with particular expertise in healthcare, technology, and financial services.
Jeel's experience includes representing clients in complex matters before the Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, and Federal Trade Commission. She has managed cross-border investigations, defended companies in multi-state litigation, and provided strategic counsel on challenging regulatory issues.
Beyond her corporate practice, Jeel maintains an active pro bono practice, including advising transgender individuals on name and gender identification change processes in various jurisdictions, reflecting her deep commitment to access to justice.
Harvard Law School — Juris Doctor, cum laude, 2021
During law school, Jeel served as co-editor in chief of the Harvard Human Rights Journal and vice president of the South Asian Law Students Association. She also worked as a student attorney at the Boston Legal Services Center, representing veterans on administrative appeals and estate planning matters.
University of Delaware — Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science, 2018
Prior to law school, Jeel worked at the Delaware General Assembly as a legislative fellow, gaining valuable insight into the legislative process and policy development.