Our Leadership Team

Ike Spears is President of Deep South Political Consulting and Managing Partner of the Louisiana law firm of Spears & Spears. He has nearly 40 years of significant litigation experience and has served as the lead attorney on major cases in both state and federal courts. Over the course of his distinguished legal career, Ike has represented thousands of individual clients as well as major corporations, municipalities, government officials, and public agencies. Ike is also a veteran political consultant, maintaining his principal office in New Orleans, Louisiana. Over the past 40 years, he has counseled and advised countless political candidates and public officials. Ike's recent client list includes Biden for President (Senior Advisor), South Carolina Democratic Party, Congressional Black Caucus PAC, America Votes, AFL-CIO, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), Congressional Black Caucus Institute (CBCI), former Congressman Cedric Richmond, Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-06), Congressman Bennie Thompson (MS-02), Congressman Troy A. Carter (LA-02), New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno, Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome, and Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards.

A native of New Orleans and a Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude graduate of Morehouse College (Atlanta, Georgia), Ike has been recognized for his outstanding oratorical skills and was awarded the coveted Benjamin E. Mays Debating Prize. He earned his Juris Doctorate Degree at Tulane Law School (New Orleans, Louisiana), where he was both a Dean's Merit Scholar and Earl Warren Scholar. Ike is a licensed attorney and an active member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the National Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. He has also served on the boards of numerous professional, civic and community organizations. Ike was appointed by the Louisiana Supreme Court to serve for one year as Judge Pro Tempore in the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.

Ike is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and he attends Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans.

Kameelah Isby serves as the Executive Assistant at Deep South Political Consulting, where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing the firm's administrative infrastructure and operational execution. With a career rooted in public service, she brings a high level of strategic coordination, discretion, and institutional knowledge to her work supporting both firm leadership and clients.

Kameelah earned her degree in Criminal Justice from CSU Sacramento, graduating cum laude, and went on to complete a master's degree in criminal justice from Loyola University New Orleans. Her academic foundation in governance and policy informs her sharp understanding of the complexities of today's political landscape.

Prior to joining Deep South, she held an administrative role with the City of New Orleans, where she managed municipal assets, oversaw contract compliance across her department, and managed operations at a city-run event venue. Her experience extends to campaign fieldwork, where she has focused on logistics, events, and voter engagement, gaining firsthand insight into the inner workings of grassroots and institutional politics.

Kameelah brings a senior operational lens to the firm's political and strategic initiatives. Known for her precision under pressure, she operates as a trusted partner to executives and stakeholders alike — ensuring that systems run efficiently and priorities stay on track amid the dynamic demands of the political cycle.

Throughout her career, she has maintained a deep commitment to mission-driven work, combining tactical execution with big-picture thinking. Whether aligning internal operations or supporting client strategy, she consistently brings a high standard of professionalism, adaptability, and foresight to the table.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, Kameelah enjoys exploring new destinations, attending cultural events, and spending time with family — staying grounded while navigating the fast-paced world of political advocacy.