Kechia E. Lewis is an associate who focuses her practice on general transactional matters, including real estate, estate planning, and corporate transactions. She brings a strong background in regulatory compliance, investigations, and complex legal analysis to her work and clients.

Before joining Boodell & Domanskis, LLC in 2026, she served as an attorney with the U.S. Department of Education, where she evaluated borrower defense claims related to fraud and misrepresentation by higher education institutions. She collaborated with federal and state agencies, conducted complex legal research, and drafted final decisions on behalf of the Secretary of Education to enforce congressional and regulatory mandates.

Kechia gained substantial experience in corporate and transactional law as a Corporate Real Estate Legal Assistant and licensed Real Estate Broker. She supported domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, assisted with corporate governance matters, employment agreements, and real estate transactions. She also served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Clare E. McWilliams (Ret.) of the Circuit Court of Cook County, contributing to opinions involving toxic tort and environmental litigation. In addition, Kechia worked with Legal Aid Chicago, advocating for clients facing housing instability and public benefits issues.

Kechia’s diverse professional background reflects her commitment to the thoughtful advocacy, precision, and client-focused approach she brings while being grounded in integrity and diligence with a deep understanding of complex legal frameworks.

EDUCATION

  • BS, Forensic Science (Chemistry minor), Loyola University Chicago, 2012

  • Certificate in Advocacy and Public Interest

  • JD, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 2020

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • State of Illinois

ACTIVITIES AND ASSOCIATIONS

  • Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago, Inc. – Member

  • The Goldie Initiative – Alumna

  • George M. Pullman Foundation – Alumna and Mentor