Carla Carter

Carla Carter is a Partner at Davis & Carter, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, where she brings over two decades of experience to complex intellectual property and commercial litigation matters. She is licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and has prosecuted patents, registered trademarks, and acted as lead counsel in IP litigation matters across a wide range of industries.

Carla's practice is corporate-centered and built around helping businesses — from emerging startups to established enterprises — navigate the intersection of technology, intellectual property, and commercial law. She is particularly well known for her work with women-owned and minority-owned businesses, helping them protect and leverage their intellectual assets as engines of growth.

Recognized by Super Lawyers for General Litigation, Carla is valued by clients and colleagues alike for her strategic counsel, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to delivering results that align with her clients' broader business objectives.