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Carly A. Chocron
- E cchocron@taftlaw.com
- T (312) 836-4158
- F (312) 527-4011
Summary
Carly is an associate in Taft’s Litigation practice group and represents clients in a range of complex criminal and civil matters. She has experience representing individuals and companies in various state and federal litigation matters ranging from fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, and negligence.
Prior to joining Taft, Carly was an associate with a regional law firm in Chicago where she represented clients in a variety of civil and criminal matters in both federal and state courts.
Carly earned her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and served as a 711 law clerk at the Cook County Public Defender’s Office, Criminal Felony Division, and was a member of the law school’s Life After Innocence program. She earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Michigan.
Awards
Honoree, Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch,” Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2024)
All Service Areas
All Industries
Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law (2016)
Certificate in Trial Advocacy
Leadership, Service, and Public Interest Recognition - University of Michigan (2013)
B.A. – Sociology
Admissions
- State - Illinois
- Federal - Northern District of Illinois
- Federal - 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
Speeches and Publications
- Co-Presenter, “Best Practices and Criminal & Civil Implications: Internal Investigations,” Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Webinar, May 9, 2023.
- Speaker, “Internal Investigations in Criminal and Employment Context,” NELA-IL Brown Bag Lunch CLE Webinar, Feb. 14, 2023.
News
One Hundred Seventeen Taft Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch" 2024 News
Deegan and Chocron to Speak on Best Practices for Internal Investigations Law Bulletins
Key Takeaways from the American Bar Association's 38th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime News
Four Associate Attorneys Join Taft Chicago
Professional Affiliations
- Federal Bar Association
Member
- Chicago Bar Association
Member
- Women’s White Collar Defense Association
Member
Community Involvement
- Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth
Co-President & Tutor, Auxiliary Board
- Girls Inc.
Member, Chicago Associate Board