Kelechi Ajoku
Kelechi Ajoku
Associate
She/Her
"I offer guidance on labor and employment compliance to help minimize unforeseen exposure to a wide range of claims."
Kelechi Ajoku
Associate
She/Her
"I offer guidance on labor and employment compliance to help minimize unforeseen exposure to a wide range of claims."
About Kelechi
From inception to trial, Kelechi represents employers in employment litigation involving claims of harassment, wage-and-hour disputes, and alleged discrimination based on ethnicity, gender, age, pregnancy, and disability. She also provides training on these and related employment issues.
Areas of Focus
Recognition
- New York Metro Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2024
- St. John's University School of Law, Black Law Students Association, President; Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Association
Credentials
Education
- St. John’s University School of Law, JD, 2017
- California State University – Sacramento, BS, 2014
Bar Admissions
- New York
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "Suits – Attorney Mentoring Best Practices for 2025," Hinshaw University, CLE Webinar, January 30, 2025
Publications
Kelechi serves as co-editor of Hinshaw's Employment Law Observer blog publication.
- Co-Author, "2nd Circ. Hostile Workplace Ruling Widens Arbitration Pitfalls," Law360 Expert Analysis, November 6, 2024
Blog Post
In The News
Press Releases
- Kelechi Ajoku Re-Elected to the Executive Board of St. John's University School of Law Alumni of Color Chapter, Aug 6, 2025
- Hinshaw Attorneys Named to the LCLD 2025 Fellowship Class and 2025 Pathfinder Program, Feb 3, 2025
- Kelechi Ajoku Elected to Executive Board of St. John's University School of Law Alumni of Color Chapter, Oct 1, 2024
Privacy, Cyber & AI Decoded Alert
Interests
If there is a competitive sport to be played, just let her know. Kelechi will not disappoint.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "Suits – Attorney Mentoring Best Practices for 2025," Hinshaw University, CLE Webinar, January 30, 2025
Publications
Kelechi serves as co-editor of Hinshaw's Employment Law Observer blog publication.
- Co-Author, "2nd Circ. Hostile Workplace Ruling Widens Arbitration Pitfalls," Law360 Expert Analysis, November 6, 2024
Blog Post
In The News
Press Releases
- Kelechi Ajoku Re-Elected to the Executive Board of St. John's University School of Law Alumni of Color Chapter, Aug 6, 2025
- Hinshaw Attorneys Named to the LCLD 2025 Fellowship Class and 2025 Pathfinder Program, Feb 3, 2025
- Kelechi Ajoku Elected to Executive Board of St. John's University School of Law Alumni of Color Chapter, Oct 1, 2024
Privacy, Cyber & AI Decoded Alert
Kelechi's Insights
Privacy, Cyber & AI Decoded Alert
Sep 23, 2025
Fall 2025 Regulatory Roundup: Top U.S. Privacy and AI Developments for Businesses to Track
Press Release
Feb 3, 2025
Hinshaw Attorneys Named to the LCLD 2025 Fellowship Class and 2025 Pathfinder Program
Privacy, Cyber & AI Decoded Alert
Sep 23, 2025
Fall 2025 Regulatory Roundup: Top U.S. Privacy and AI Developments for Businesses to Track
Press Release
Feb 3, 2025
Hinshaw Attorneys Named to the LCLD 2025 Fellowship Class and 2025 Pathfinder Program
Employment Law Observer
May 7, 2024
