Overview
Carolyn’s practice focuses on complex litigation matters. She represents a broad range of clients, from smaller companies to multinational organizations.
Carolyn joined Michael Best after serving as a summer associate in 2015. A graduate, cum laude, of the University of Minnesota Law School, she worked with the Child Advocacy and Juvenile Justice Clinic to provide habeas corpus relief for people serving life sentences for crimes committed when they were juveniles.
Experience
Solutions in action
Credentials
- University of Minnesota Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Minnesota Law Review, 2016, cum laude
- Lafayette College, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government and Law, 2012, magna cum laude, Pi Sigma Alpha
- Illinois
- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch” (Chicago Area), Commercial Litigation, 2026
- Selected to Business Litigation Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2024-Present
Engagement
- Executive Board Member, Young Associates Board, Lurie Children’s Hospital and the Gus Foundation
- Board of Directors, Camp Jorn YMCA
- Porchlight Theater Young Professionals Group
