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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"Chrystan is an outstanding attorney. She is a clear communicator, is thorough and knowledgeable, manages expectations, is easy to get in touch with, has quick response time."
"Highly recommend! Did some great research into the SBA EIDL loan process for us and we're continuing the project with her and her team."
"Awesome!"
"I had the disadvantage of having zero knowledge of the laws/regulations for setting up a Not-for-Profit organization. Chrystan explained where it needed explanation, and she handled our matter very professionally. I would highly recommend her."
"Very knowledgeable and excellent coverage of my legal info request. As with nearly all attorneys these days I felt the response time could have been better but the thoroughness and expertise of her evaluation made up for any delays."
"It was truly a great experience working with Chrystan Carlton. The entire process was thoroughly explained from pre-start to post-finish. Chrystan removed barriers of the unknown and provided me knowledge throughout the entire process as well. Expedient, efficient, open lines of communications and genuinely cares for her clients and has a passion for her work!! Working with Chrystan Carlton is highly recommended!!"
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