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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, Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Criminal Defense: White Collar (2024)
Honoree, Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch,” Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2024 – 2025)
All Service Areas
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
- Panelist, “”Hot Topics & Current Trends in Federal Criminal Law,” Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter Event, May 16, 2024.
- Co-Author, Taft Law Bulletin, “Proposed CFIUS Regulatory Amendments Reflect Pursuit of Greater Enforcement Powers and Efficiency,” April 30, 2024.
- Co-Author, Taft Law Bulletin, “U.S. Sentencing Commission Proposes Amendments to Federal Sentencing Guidelines,” April 18, 2024.
- Co-Author, Taft Law Bulletin, “DOJ Launches Whistleblower Pilot Program to Encourage Self-Disclosure of Criminal Conduct,” April 17, 2024.
- Co-Author, Taft Law Bulletin, “Key Takeaways from the American Bar Association’s 39th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime,” March 11, 2024.
- Co-Presenter, “Best Practices and Criminal & Civil Implications: Internal Investigations,” Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Webinar, May 9, 2023.
- Co-Author, Taft Law Bulletin, “Key Takeaways from the American Bar Association’s 38th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime,” March 14, 2023.
- Speaker, “Internal Investigations in Criminal and Employment Context,” NELA-IL Brown Bag Lunch CLE Webinar, Feb. 14, 2023.
News
One Hundred Thirty-Six Taft Attorneys Selected to Best Lawyers® "Ones to Watch" 2025 News
Chocron to Speak During FBA "Hot Topics & Current Trends in Federal Criminal Law" Event Law Bulletins
Proposed CFIUS Regulatory Amendments Reflect Pursuit of Greater Enforcement Powers and Efficiency Law Bulletins
U.S. Sentencing Commission Proposes Amendments to Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Professional Affiliations
- Federal Bar Association
Member, Criminal Law Section
Member, Rules & Evidence/Administration of Justice Committee - 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