Chrystan Carlton
Attorney at Law
Illinois
IL
"Good attorney"
About
Chrystan assists with equity investments, SAFE/SAFT agreements, convertible notes, and venture capital funding with expertise. She handles term sheets, due diligence, and drafting… read more essential legal documents to facilitate seamless funding rounds.
Her firm reviews, drafts, and negotiates contracts, including NDAs, manufacturing, and supplier agreements. Her approach ensures contracts are legally sound and aligned with business objectives.
Chrystan combines legal with business insight for solutions that help businesses succeed.
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Client Reviews
"I have been working with Chrystan for nearly a year and cannot say thank you enough. She is responsive, always taking on responsibility and making my job easier, and gives me constant reassurance about the process. I can ask her anything and she will give an informed answer and share the why behind it. I feel supported and starting a non-profit has been so much easier with her and her team by our sides."
"Good attorney"
"Very positive experience with Chrystan. Attention to detail."
"Top notch partner for my important needs to organize, and gives me the peace of mind to build all of my affairs in order!"
"Chrystan is amazing! With so much happening that can be scary, her knowledge and strategy give me so much confidence to get things on track! Huge recommend to work with Chrystan!!"
"Chrystan is very gifted and has extensive tax and legal knowledge but best of all she is relatable and practical in dealing with your situation... simply awesome."
Work History
JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A
Vice President - Document Specialist
Mar 2015 - Apr 2021
• Manage the account opening and client documentation workflow lifecycle from creation, collection, negotiation oversight and execution for external clients – minimizing additional client signature requirements
• Ensure onboarding documentation conforms to the Bank’s legal guidelines, policies, and standards; mitigate risk through adherence to the control framework –controlling for firm risk
Teixeira Development Group, SA
General Counsel
Apr 2008 - Mar 2015
• Reported directly to the Board of Directors building a business from Angel investment to a valuation over $53M.
• Secured and managed outside counsel. Served as the corporate secretary, established corporate archive.
• Established relationships and negotiated and closed financing transactions with Venture Capitalists and Private Equity Partners valued at over $30M. Spearheaded groundbreaking