Hinshaw Attorney Kelechi Ajoku to Co-Moderate BIPOC Law Panel

The "Path to Partnership" event celebrates diverse legal professionals at St. John's University School of Law.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:56pm

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Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP attorney Kelechi Ajoku will co-moderate a panel discussion on April 23, 2026, in New York City for the St. John's University School of Law Alumni of Color Chapter (AoCC). The "Path to Partnership: Building and Encouraging Law Firm Diversity" event will celebrate BIPOC alumni who have achieved partnership status and discuss strategies for junior and mid-level attorneys.

Why it matters

The event aims to elevate and engage BIPOC alumni and students through programs that address the unique challenges and experiences of diverse legal professionals on the path to law firm partnership.

The details

Ajoku, who serves on the AoCC Executive Board, will lead the panel discussion featuring BIPOC alumni who have achieved partnership or shareholder status. The event will cover the journey to partnership, strategies for junior and mid-level attorneys, the post-partnership experience, and the support provided by St. John's and the alumni community.

  • The panel discussion will take place on April 23, 2026, in New York City.

The players

Kelechi Ajoku

An attorney at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP who serves on the Executive Board of the St. John's University School of Law Alumni of Color Chapter (AoCC).

St. John's University School of Law Alumni of Color Chapter (AoCC)

An organization that focuses on elevating and engaging BIPOC alumni and students through programs such as CLEs, mentorship, and networking events.

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The takeaway

This event highlights the importance of supporting and celebrating the achievements of diverse legal professionals, as well as the ongoing efforts to address the challenges they face in attaining partnership status within law firms.