CarolynBrown

Associate

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Office

Chicago

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Carolyn Brown

Associate

Office

Chicago

Phone

+1 312 840 7401

Areas of Focus


Carolyn assists clients in various industries with complex commercial litigation, focusing on business disputes ranging from class actions against Fortune 500 companies to contract disputes with startups. Her clients span a variety of sectors, including financial services, technology, aviation, telecommunications, media, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and real estate. Emphasizing open communication and teamwork, Carolyn's strength lies in her ability to understand each client's business objectives and align case outcomes with their goals.

Prior to joining the firm, Carolyn clerked for the Honorable John Robert Blakey on the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She earned her JD from Harvard Law School, where she graduated cum laude.

Carolyn maintains an active pro bono practice, which has included representing individuals in immigration proceedings and investigating claims brought before the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission. 

Areas of Focus

Credentials

  • Illinois, 2019

  • Harvard Law School, JD, cum laude, 2019
  • Northwestern University, BA, 2015

  • Hon. John Robert Blakey, US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2023-2024

Carolyn assists clients in various industries with complex commercial litigation, focusing on business disputes ranging from class actions against Fortune 500 companies to contract disputes with startups. Her clients span a variety of sectors, including financial services, technology, aviation, telecommunications, media, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and real estate. Emphasizing open communication and teamwork, Carolyn's strength lies in her ability to understand each client's business objectives and align case outcomes with their goals.

Prior to joining the firm, Carolyn clerked for the Honorable John Robert Blakey on the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She earned her JD from Harvard Law School, where she graduated cum laude.

Carolyn maintains an active pro bono practice, which has included representing individuals in immigration proceedings and investigating claims brought before the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission. 

  • Illinois, 2019

  • Harvard Law School, JD, cum laude, 2019
  • Northwestern University, BA, 2015

  • Hon. John Robert Blakey, US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2023-2024

Overview

Carolyn assists clients in various industries with complex commercial litigation, focusing on business disputes ranging from class actions against Fortune 500 companies to contract disputes with startups. Her clients span a variety of sectors, including financial services, technology, aviation, telecommunications, media, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and real estate. Emphasizing open communication and teamwork, Carolyn's strength lies in her ability to understand each client's business objectives and align case outcomes with their goals.

Prior to joining the firm, Carolyn clerked for the Honorable John Robert Blakey on the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She earned her JD from Harvard Law School, where she graduated cum laude.

Carolyn maintains an active pro bono practice, which has included representing individuals in immigration proceedings and investigating claims brought before the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission. 

Areas of Focus

Credentials

Admissions

  • Illinois, 2019

Education

  • Harvard Law School, JD, cum laude, 2019
  • Northwestern University, BA, 2015

Clerkships

  • Hon. John Robert Blakey, US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2023-2024

Carolyn assists clients in various industries with complex commercial litigation, focusing on business disputes ranging from class actions against Fortune 500 companies to contract disputes with startups. Her clients span a variety of sectors, including financial services, technology, aviation, telecommunications, media, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and real estate. Emphasizing open communication and teamwork, Carolyn's strength lies in her ability to understand each client's business objectives and align case outcomes with their goals.

Prior to joining the firm, Carolyn clerked for the Honorable John Robert Blakey on the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She earned her JD from Harvard Law School, where she graduated cum laude.

Carolyn maintains an active pro bono practice, which has included representing individuals in immigration proceedings and investigating claims brought before the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission. 

Areas of Focus

Credentials

  • Illinois, 2019

  • Harvard Law School, JD, cum laude, 2019
  • Northwestern University, BA, 2015

  • Hon. John Robert Blakey, US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2023-2024

Carolyn assists clients in various industries with complex commercial litigation, focusing on business disputes ranging from class actions against Fortune 500 companies to contract disputes with startups. Her clients span a variety of sectors, including financial services, technology, aviation, telecommunications, media, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and real estate. Emphasizing open communication and teamwork, Carolyn's strength lies in her ability to understand each client's business objectives and align case outcomes with their goals.

Prior to joining the firm, Carolyn clerked for the Honorable John Robert Blakey on the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She earned her JD from Harvard Law School, where she graduated cum laude.

Carolyn maintains an active pro bono practice, which has included representing individuals in immigration proceedings and investigating claims brought before the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission. 

  • Illinois, 2019

  • Harvard Law School, JD, cum laude, 2019
  • Northwestern University, BA, 2015

  • Hon. John Robert Blakey, US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2023-2024

Overview

Carolyn assists clients in various industries with complex commercial litigation, focusing on business disputes ranging from class actions against Fortune 500 companies to contract disputes with startups. Her clients span a variety of sectors, including financial services, technology, aviation, telecommunications, media, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and real estate. Emphasizing open communication and teamwork, Carolyn's strength lies in her ability to understand each client's business objectives and align case outcomes with their goals.

Prior to joining the firm, Carolyn clerked for the Honorable John Robert Blakey on the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She earned her JD from Harvard Law School, where she graduated cum laude.

Carolyn maintains an active pro bono practice, which has included representing individuals in immigration proceedings and investigating claims brought before the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission. 

Areas of Focus

Credentials

Admissions

  • Illinois, 2019

Education

  • Harvard Law School, JD, cum laude, 2019
  • Northwestern University, BA, 2015

Clerkships

  • Hon. John Robert Blakey, US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2023-2024