Major Crimes Division
Major Crimes Division
While in law school, Chinekwu was actively involved in the Black Law Students Association and the Wisconsin Law Review. She consistently demonstrated the core qualities of a great leader: strong communication, empathy, integrity, and the ability to inspire those around her. She was known among her peers and professors not only for her sharp legal mind but also for her collaborative spirit and commitment to equity.
Following law school, Chinekwu began her legal career as a Business Litigation Associate at Baker & Daniels, a law firm. She later transitioned into public service at the Marion County Prosecutor's Office in Indiana, where she served with distinction as an Assistant District Attorney. During her tenure, she successfully prosecuted over 100 trials, ranging from assaults to homicides, including complex multi-defendant cases. Her ability to navigate challenging cases with composure and precision earned her a reputation as an ethical and effective prosecutor.
Chinekwu later served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia. She now serves with the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, where she remains deeply committed to justice and to serving the citizens of Fulton County with integrity, fairness, and compassion.
Vincent Faucette
Kevin comes to the administration of District Attorney Fani Willis with a wealth of criminal law experience. Kevin was a senior assistant district attorney in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit’s appellate division, where he primarily handled post-trial litigation in murder cases and pretrial litigation in capital murder cases and was recognized as Appellate Lawyer of the Year in 2016. Kevin previously served as the primary appellate defense attorney for the Dougherty Judicial Circuit in Albany, Georgia. Kevin is active within the legal community. He is a member of the Atlanta Bar (where he has served four years on the board of the Criminal Law Section, including one year as its president) and Stonewall Bar Associations. Kevin has coached high school mock trial teams in eight of the last ten school years, most recently the Northview High School team in Johns Creek.
Keehlan Haygood is the Deputy Legal Assistant overseeing the Records Division. He has five years of legal experience with the Records Room at the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. Keehlan has a uniformly positive demeanor and is open and curious. Mr. Haygood has a history of excelling beyond expectations in all leaderships roles because of his attention to detail and his commitment to ensuring the development of himself and his colleagues/teammates.