Carl M. Johnson has been named to The National Black Lawyers Association’s “Top 40 Under 40 in Illinois” for 2021. The NBL hand-selects influential lawyers who have a reputation for providing excellent legal representation and who are leaders in their respective practice areas. This is the second consecutive year that Carl has received this honor.
The National Black Lawyers is an organization that maintains a national network of the top black attorneys in each state. Its members are plaintiff and defense lawyers, represent law firms from across the nation and specialize in a variety of practice areas.
Carl is an associate in Benesch’s Litigation Practice Group with a focus on complex commercial litigation. He has represented clients in federal and state courts in matters involving shareholder and partnership disputes, commercial contracts, business torts, employment disputes, and class actions. His past work covers a wide range of industries, including finance, construction, real estate, and retail.