Carol Alexis Chen, partner & trial lawyer in Winston & Strawn LLP’s Los Angeles office, shared the story behind her title with us on April 17, 2022.
Carol is a former award-winning career federal prosecutor and trial lawyer in the United States Department of Justice,
As a member of the Firm’s White Collar, Regulatory Defense, & Internal Investigations group, she represents public and private companies, corporate officers, and other individuals in white-collar criminal and regulatory matters, both before and after charges have been filed. With respect to investigations, in addition to responding to government inquiries, she conducts sensitive internal investigations for her corporate and individual clients and counsels them on the development, implementation, and enhancement of compliance and remediation programs, including with respect to the Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering, trade, export control, and health care laws and regulations, and the False Claims Act and related qui tam provisions. In the civil realm, Carol represents clients on a wide range of complex commercial litigation issues, including business torts, fraud, and RICO.
"Carol grew up in California one of three with parents who were immigrants and demonstrated what it is to sacrifice for their children. With a mom who was often home alone to parent, Carol saw what a strong woman looks like and carried that with her throughout her career. Her advice for young women? Fake it til you make it."
