Inayah J. Smith-Marsette

Inayah focuses her practice on Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Law. She graduated from Delaware State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Forensic Science. Prior to law school, Inayah worked in Compliance for two large financial institutions. She earned her Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in December 2021. During her last semester in law school, Inayah clerked for Franklin Reed, Referee of Hennepin County District Court. This experience inspired her to accept a Law Clerk position with Toddrick S. Barnette, Chief Judge of Hennepin County District Court.

In law school, Inayah served as Chief Justice of the Moot Court Board, Resource Editor of the Law Review Board, President of the Black Law Students Association, and Vice President of Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society. 

Inayah is a New Jersey native. She is the oldest of four and recently became an aunt to a precious little boy. Outside the office, Inayah enjoys cooking, traveling, exercising, and outdoor activities.