Kelechi Ajoku, Esq.
About Kelechi Ajoku, Esq.
Kelechi Ajoku, Esq. is a Labor and Employment Attorney currently practicing at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in New York. He has a diverse legal background, including experience in litigation, contract administration, and legal document drafting.
Work at Hinshaw & Culbertson
Kelechi Ajoku serves as a Labor and Employment Attorney at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. He has been with the firm since 2023, working in New York, New York. In this role, he focuses on labor and employment law, providing legal counsel and representation in various employment-related matters.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to joining Hinshaw & Culbertson, Kelechi Ajoku held several positions in the legal field. He worked as an Associate Attorney at Tyson & Mendes from 2022 to 2023 and at Brooks, Berne & Herndon PLLC from 2019 to 2022. He also served as an Associate Attorney at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A. in 2019. His experience includes arguing motions for summary judgment in state court and conducting depositions.
Education and Expertise
Kelechi Ajoku earned his Doctor of Law (J.D.) from St. John's University School of Law, where he studied from 2014 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University-Sacramento, completed from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in labor and employment law.
Internship and Early Career
Kelechi Ajoku began his legal career with various internships. He served as a Judicial Intern at the Superior Court, County of Santa Clara in 2015 and as a Business and Legal Affairs Intern at Monami Entertainment in 2016. He also worked as a Legal Assistant at RWS & Associates in 2016. These roles contributed to his understanding of legal processes and document preparation.
Legal Document Drafting Experience
Kelechi Ajoku has experience in drafting complex legal documents. His work includes creating merger and acquisition agreements, shareholder agreements, and operating agreements. This skill set is essential for his role in labor and employment law, where precise documentation is critical.