Shekar Jayaraman

Shekar Jayaraman

Jayaraman Law • Chicago, IL
BusinessCorporate GovernanceEstate Planning

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Contact

Email
Phone
(312) 635-5280
Address
332 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60604, US

Professional

About

Attorney Shekar Jayaraman, Esq., LL.M has a multi-faceted background of both public and private sector experience. He is passionate, zealous, and detail oriented. Notably, Attorney Jayaraman was a Judicial Clerk for a United States Magistrate, with a heavy focus on violent crimes. He earned an LL.M. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in Business and Corporate Governance, and has served under the Ohio Secretary of State as a Regional Liaison, handling Business Services and Elections. While in law school, Attorney Jayaraman was selected as an Extern for a United States Magistrate for the summer after his first year, and was selected as a Fellow for the prestigious Janet D. Steiger Fellowship for the summer after his second year, concentrating primarily on Consumer Protection issues. He served as his law school’s Student Bar Association President, and placed first in his law school’s annual Alternative Dispute Resolution competition while in his first year. Attorney Jayaraman is licensed to practice in Illinois and is confident that his educational background, federal clerkship experience, and overall life experiences will make him an excellent advocate for your legal needs. Jayaraman Law focuses on Estate Planning, Business Planning and Criminal defense, exhibiting a passion for advocacy and serving clients. Attorney Jayaraman’s strong research and writing skills, honed during his federal clerkship, will allow him to hit the ground running on any case.

About Business Law

Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.

Credentials

Education
2015 Loyola University LL.M - Master of Laws 2014 University of South Dakota School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2008 Ohio State University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English | Tamil

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2021 Rising Star 2021, SuperLawyers 2020 Lawyer Spotlight - Council on Professionalism, Illinois Supreme Court N/A Section Chair's Certificate of Appreciation, ABA Law Journal
Associations
2019 - Present South Asian Bar Association Treasurer
Speaking
2020 South Asian Attorney Panel South Asian Bar Association of Florida 2020 South Asian Affinity Group Discussion Gordon and Rees Scully Mansukhani 2020 Guest Speaker UIC Law School
Updated: Mar 08, 2026