AK Alilonu is a staff attorney in Chicago with eight years of experience blending legal advocacy, public policy, and web development to advance workers' and community rights. They represent healthcare workers for the Illinois Nurses Association after serving in layered union roles and supporting contract campaigns and grievances as a law clerk. With a JD from Chicago-Kent and a dual BA in Public Policy and Computer Science from the University of Chicago, AK brings technical fluency to legal work—rewriting websites, building civic apps, and producing know-your-rights materials for marginalized communities. Past roles in city government and grassroots campaigns show a talent for translating policy research into practical services and organizing. Comfortable in both courtroom and codebase, they enjoy creative challenges and building internet tools that help neighbors solve everyday problems. Colleagues describe AK as a community-focused problem-solver who pairs sharp legal analysis with hands-on digital skills.
8 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Law - JD Law, Doctor of Law - JD Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree Public Policy and Computer Science, Bachelor's degree Public Policy and Computer Science at University of Chicago
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AK Alilonu - Staff Attorney at Illinois Nurses Association