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
"Great communication and attention to detail. I will use Chrystan again in the future!"
"Highly skilled and professional attorney."
"Great attorney! Highly reccomend!"
"Excellent, fast and friendly service. Chrystan was very helpful when I needed professional advice."
"Personalized attention and sound advice."
"Great to work with!"
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