Two Attorneys Join Phillips Lytle’s Expanding Chicago Office

CHICAGO – Phillips Lytle LLP announced the addition of attorneys Carl M. Johnson and Olivia Crooks to its Chicago office. Mr. Johnson joins the firm as Special Counsel in the Litigation Practice Group, and Ms. Crooks joins the firm as an Associate in the Corporate Practice Group. Phillips Lytle’s Chicago office has experienced significant growth since it opened in July 2022 under the leadership of Partner John R. Worth.

“When we opened Phillips Lytle’s Chicago office in 2022, our goal was to add attorneys with top talent to expand our practice with existing clients and develop new relationships in this market,” said Mr. Worth. “Carl and Olivia are high-caliber attorneys whose backgrounds provide unique perspectives that will allow us to deliver exceptional client service in our litigation and corporate practices.”

Mr. Johnson’s experience in litigation includes navigating all aspects of a dispute. From pre-litigation investigations, depositions and discovery to trial and settlement strategies, he has managed complex civil litigation in breach of contract, class action, commercial real estate, copyright and IP protection, fraud, employment law, telehealth and unfair competition matters. Mr. Johnson earned his J.D. from Columbia Law School and his B.A. from Yale University.

Ms. Crooks advises for-profit and tax-exempt organizations on federal and state tax matters. She has experience in tax planning for multinational businesses, including technical research on international tax matters and global restructuring, tax diligence in M&A deals, and providing tax advice in connection with M&A transactions. Ms. Crooks earned her J.D. and M.B.A. degrees from Loyola University of Chicago and her B.S. from Purdue University.

Phillips Lytle LLP is a preeminent law firm that is recognized nationally for its legal excellence. With offices across New York State and in Chicago, IL; Washington, D.C.; and Canada, our attorneys serve a multinational client base, including Fortune 1000 companies, global and regional financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, middle-market companies, startups, entrepreneurs and individuals on important matters affecting their businesses and personal wealth. For more information, visit phillipslytle.com.

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