Meet Janae Streator, one of our standout summer associates whose passion for community, curiosity about the courtroom, and commitment to showing up for others make her a natural fit at Drew Eckl & Farnham. As she dives into hands-on legal work this summer, she brings the same energy and drive that helped her thrive in law school—and we're thrilled to have her on the team.
What's been your favorite part of law school so
far?
"My favorite part of law school thus far has been the
community I have built and become a part of. Georgia State Law has
a really collaborative and collegial environment that has fostered
my success as a law student."
Janae thrives in a strong, supportive environment—something she's found both in law school and now here at DEF. Her emphasis on community makes her a natural fit for our collaborative culture.
Why did you choose to spend your summer at
DEF?
"While interviewing, everyone was very welcoming and
really open about their experience at the firm; this showed me that
DEF would be a great place to work and start my
career."
That openness and honesty left a lasting impression—and we're glad it did! Janae brings a thoughtful and grounded energy to the team, and we're excited to be part of the start of her legal journey.
What's one thing you hope to learn or experience
this summer?
"I hope to attend hearings and see some of a trial this
summer."
There's nothing quite like watching a case unfold in the courtroom. We're looking forward to helping Janae get that firsthand experience and a front-row seat to litigation in action.
Are you more of a morning person or a night owl when it
comes to studying?
"A morning person."
Janae starts the day strong—which makes her a great match for the fast-paced world of litigation.
What's one fun fact about you that we won't find
on your resume?
"For most of my life my mom ran a bed and breakfast at our
home, and it was our family business for over two
decades."
From hospitality to hard work, it sounds like Janae grew up with a front-row seat to what it means to show up for others—a value she brings with her to the legal field.
From her early mornings to her eagerness to learn, Janae approaches each day with intention and a collaborative spirit. We're excited to see where her legal journey takes her and are proud to be part of these first steps.