About
Carletta N. Traylor, Esq. is a skilled employment attorney based in Illinois with nearly a decade of experience representing clients in employment and civil rights matters. Her legal practice is focused on protecting the rights of individuals facing workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, and other employment-related injustices. Attorney Traylor is known for her dedication to justice and her compassionate yet assertive advocacy on behalf of her clients.
Carletta Traylor earned her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to law school, she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Government and Spanish from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. Her academic training, combined with her passion for fairness and equality, has shaped her approach to legal practice and client advocacy.
Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois, Carletta N. Traylor is actively involved in the legal community. She is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Black Women Lawyers’ Association. Her participation in these professional organizations underscores her commitment to ethical practice, continued education, and collaboration within the legal field.
Throughout her career, Attorney Traylor has worked on a wide range of employment cases, including those involving discrimination based on race, gender, disability, and religion. She also handles cases involving retaliation, harassment, and violations of state and federal labor laws. Her broad experience has enabled her to represent diverse clients across various industries, providing legal strategies tailored to each individual case.
Carletta Traylor approaches each matter with integrity and determination, ensuring that her clients’ voices are heard and their rights protected. Her work not only impacts individual clients but also promotes fairness and accountability in workplaces throughout Illinois. With a strong foundation in both advocacy and community service, Attorney Traylor continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she represents.
Law Office Affiliations
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Partner, Workplace Law Partners
- Member, Chicago Bar Association
- Member, Illinois State Bar Association
- Member, Black Women Lawyers’ Association
Licensed State
- Illinois
Education
- DePaul University College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Smith College in Northampton
Bachelor’s Degree
Awards & Badges



- Discrimination
- Employee benefits
- Litigation