Michael Evans, JD, MBA | Curriculum Vitae

Compliance & Risk • Policy & Operations • Contracts & Negotiation

Experienced, Tech-Savvy Legal & Business Colorado-based Professional

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Michael Evans, JD, MBA is a Colorado professional with 25+ years of experience in compliance, contracts, risk management, governance, and legal operations—bridging law, business, and technology to optimize operations, strengthen organizational efficiency, and minimize risk and litigation. Keen ability to anticipate and navigate complex or unforeseen legal and operational issues, including high-value contractual relationships across both public and private sectors. Skilled in analyzing risk, managing complex agreements, and designing scalable compliance and policy frameworks that enhance accuracy, accountability, and performance. A tech-savvy and collaborative leader, known for implementing innovative yet pragmatic systems that streamline workflows, improve profitability, and reduce exposure. Driven to create effective frameworks, processes, and policies that elevate quality, service, and compliance—while modeling strong human connection, team leadership, and collaboration to build cultures of integrity and operational excellence.

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor – University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Denver, CO USA
M.B.A. – Xavier University William’s College of Business, Cincinnati, OH USA
B.A. – Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH USA

WORK EXPERIENCE

Legal Researcher & Writer, State of Colorado – Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel
May 2024 – Present
Legal Operations Manager, J.D. Evans Group, LLC
Feb 2022 – May 2024
Financial & Customer Service Manager / Program Director, Walmart and C.A.C.
Apr 2019 – Jan 2022
Founder & COO, The Evans Firm, LLC
Jan 2011 – Nov 2018
Legal Associate, Benson & Case, LLP
2009 – 2011
Legal Associate, State of Colorado – Office of the Public Defender
2007 – 2009
Legal Operations Manager, J.D. Evans Group, LLC
2005 – 2007
Legal Assistant Roles, Various Firms
1998 – 2005

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Executive Board Member Sep 2024-Present
St. Amelia Education Guild
Diversity Committee Member Aug 2023-Present
Regis Jesuit High School
Meets, reviews, and advises how diversity, equality, and fairness can be achieved for all.
Volunteer Aug 2020-Present
Heritage Heights Academy
Regis Jesuit High School
Volunteer Coach Aug 2022-Oct 2023
i9 Sports – Football
City of Aurora – Volleyball
U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Aug 1997-May 2000
Cincinnati, OH

Languages

English (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)

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