Arun Kurichety
Founding Partner
Arun Kurichety is the founder of Kurichety Law, built on the belief that legal counsel should move at the speed of business. He is a corporate attorney and former public company General Counsel with more than 15 years of experience in business, M&A, capital markets, and restructuring. He brings a rare blend of legal precision and executive insight to fast-growing companies across regulated and emerging industries. He launched Kurichety Law to support founders and investors with strategic, business-minded legal guidance from startup through exit.
Legal & Corporate Experience
Arun Kurichety is a corporate executive, attorney, founder, and strategic advisor with more than 15 years of experience guiding companies through complex transactions, capital raises, and restructurings.
He has served as General Counsel and Executive Vice President of a publicly traded company, where he led legal, compliance, corporate governance, and business affairs functions during a rapid growth phase. Arun executed several industry-first transactions, including a $50 million asset-based credit facility, and implemented a best-in-class compliance program across national operations.
Earlier in his career, Arun practiced at two top-tier international law firms, advising on over $12 billion in U.S. and cross-border debt restructurings and representing companies across industries through periods of expansion, crisis, and exit. He has led or advised on more than $100 million in capital raises and brings a sharp understanding of the legal and strategic decisions that drive business momentum.
In addition to his legal practice, Arun is the co-founder, COO, and General Counsel of a multi-state marketing, sales, and distribution company. Under his leadership, the company has raised millions in funding, launched and supported multiple CPG brands, acquired complementary businesses, and established strategic partnerships to expand its reach. His dual experience as legal advisor and operator allows him to deliver counsel that’s not only technically sound, but also grounded in execution.
Arun’s work spans regulated and high-growth industries that include cannabis, consumer products, and technology. He brings a practical, business-first mindset to every transaction and deal. He continues to advise founders, boards, and investors on corporate structure, governance, capital strategy, and operational frameworks that support long-term success.
He earned his J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis (cum laude) and his B.A. in Government from Harvard University (cum laude). Arun is admitted to practice in California and Illinois.