Nicholas J. Ajello
Nicholas J. Ajello
Partner
He/Him
"Investigating the cause of an aviation accident and tailoring defenses to fit the facts is incredibly rewarding."

Nicholas J. Ajello
Partner
He/Him
"Investigating the cause of an aviation accident and tailoring defenses to fit the facts is incredibly rewarding."
About Nick
Nicholas focuses his practice on aerospace and aviation. He represents air carriers, component manufacturers, maintenance facilities, and air traffic control operators in cases involving air disasters, wrongful death, personal injury, and property damage claims.
Nick represents clients in federal and state courts throughout the United States and provides counsel on matters arising from incidents in Canada, South America, and Europe.
Areas of Focus
Recognition
- Brooklyn Law School, Richardson Scholarship; Dean’s Merit Scholar
Credentials
Education
- Brooklyn Law School, JD, 2015
- Wesleyan University, BA, 2010
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- New York
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Presenter, Aviation Seminar, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago, Illinois, September 10, 2025
Publications
- "Fitting a Round Peg in a Square Hole: Bitcoin, Money Laundering, and the Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination," Brooklyn Law Review, Vol. 80, Issue 2, Article 4, 2015
Press Release
- Hinshaw Elects Eleven New Partners in Seven Offices, Jan 6, 2025
Interests
In college, Nick was a four-year member of the Wesleyan University men’s varsity lacrosse team that reached the NCAA Final Four.
Nick enjoys trying all of the restaurants Chicago has to offer — and offsetting the calories with a round of golf.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Presenter, Aviation Seminar, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago, Illinois, September 10, 2025
Publications
- "Fitting a Round Peg in a Square Hole: Bitcoin, Money Laundering, and the Fifth Amendment Privilege Against Self-Incrimination," Brooklyn Law Review, Vol. 80, Issue 2, Article 4, 2015
Press Release
- Hinshaw Elects Eleven New Partners in Seven Offices, Jan 6, 2025