Chrystan Carlton
Attorney at Law
Illinois
IL
"Good attorney"
About
With a robust background spanning over 30 years in business and 13 years as a licensed attorney, Chrystan's expertise encompasses a broad range of sectors and an impactful eight years as General Counsel for an Angolan development company, handling contracts exceeding $35M.
Her areas of expertise are comprehensive, including Tax Litigation, Business Entity Formation, NonProfit 501(c)3 filings,… read more Business Strategy, and more. Chrystan excels in Contract Drafting, Corporate Compliance, and Start-up Financing, covering everything from SAFE agreements to international commerce.
Chrystan is dedicated to simplifying legal challenges and empowering entrepreneurs and social enterprises to succeed.
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"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