Open To Work
Michael Evans
Foxfield,United States
Summary
JD/MBA with 25 years of experience bridging law, business, and technology to optimize operations while minimizing risk and litigation. Keen ability to anticipate and plan for complex or unforeseen legal issues, including contractual relationships in the private or public sector. Tech-savvy background guides pursuit of innovative, yet pragmatic solutions for improving profitability, efficiency, and accountability. Driven to create effective frameworks, workflows, and processes that enhance quality, accuracy, and service. An advocate of human connection, models effective team leadership and collaboration in small or large diverse groups to build policies, enhance performance, and improve compliance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
Degrees
Skills
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Contract Management & Negotiation
- Legal Operations
- Policy & Governance
- Process Improvement
- Operational Leadership
- Strategic Analysis
- Technology Integration
- Team Development
- Organizational Strategy and Change Management
- Microsoft Office, Adobe, Google Suite
Work History
Legal Researcher & Writer
Office of the Alternate Defense Counsel
05.2024 - Current
- Statewide legal research to utilize writing motions and appellate briefs to support complex criminal and administrative matters.
- Enhance accuracy and consistency of filings by implementing improved document review and citation-validation procedures.
- Collaborate with attorneys to identify precedent and evaluate case strategy for quality and risk management.
- Colorado, United States
Legal Operations Manager
J.D. Evans Group, LLC
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Directed day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth and efficient operations across various functions. Trained new employees on company policies and legal standards.
- Assist with legal research, document preparation, and case management, demonstrating strong attention to detail and legal acumen.
- Manage office operations, including scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, and maintaining records, ensuring efficient and organized workflow.
- Oversee IT infrastructure and provide technical support to staff, ensuring optimal functionality and data security.
- Design & implement efficient systems and processes to improve office productivity and streamline administrative tasks, resulting in an increase in overall efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and multitasking skills to handle diverse responsibilities effectively, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines consistently.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal and administrative matters, ensuring the utmost integrity and discretion.
- Denver, Colorado, United States
Financial & Customer Service Manager; Program Director
Walmart and C.A.C.
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Developed and led three store teams of over 120 diverse individuals in financial, security, and customer service-related transactions, ensuring policy compliance, safety, efficiency, speed, and customer satisfaction.
- Responsible for hiring, firing, staff training, scheduling, and performance metrics to enhance service quality, accountability, and efficiency. Provided staff with feedback to achieve timelines and work quality.
- Managed staffing needs in high-volume, dynamic operation according to individual competencies to ensure proper overage to handle volume, solve problems.
- Resolved customer disputes and staff conflicts, assessing customer needs and business priorities.
- Designed and executed key methods to meet business needs by interacting with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners. Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes. Effectively utilized technology and digital tools.
- Design and implement process improvements to enhance customer experience and improve compliance with organizational policies.
- Responsible for large amounts of daily financial transactions, as well as prepare daily financial reports, audits, deposits, and theft analysis.
- Established technology and online presence to market facility, grow the department, and increase revenue from programming including website development, online scheduling, SEO, and directory listings. Grew team by over 200% within 3 months through marketing efforts, and retained 95% focusing on multi-faceted development.
- Exceeded all revenue and sales goals for department each month for 7 consecutive months by more than twice previous months and years.
- Colorado, United States
Founder & COO
The Evans Firm
01.2011 - 11.2018
- Founded and managed a full-service legal operations and compliance firm serving corporate and individual clients.
- Directed multidisciplinary teams, firm budgeting, and strategic planning, achieving growth and annual revenues exceeding $1M across three offices.
- Developed and executed risk-management and compliance strategies tailored to client and organizational objectives.
- Implemented operational policies and workflow systems that improved efficiency, accountability, and service quality.
- Oversaw preparation of legal contracts and compliance documentation, ensuring accuracy, defensibility, and adherence to procedural requirements.
- Maintained expertise in evolving laws, regulatory frameworks, and best practices affecting firm and client compliance.
- Directed strategic litigation planning, policy creation, and performance metrics to enhance outcomes and accountability.
- Colorado, United States
Legal Associate
Benson & Case, LLP
12.2009 - 01.2011
- Delivered research-driven, analytical, and operational support in complex civil and criminal litigation. Drafted and reviewed contracts, motions, and trial materials; optimized case workflows to increase productivity and reduce turnaround time. Collaborated with senior counsel and administrative staff to ensure compliance with procedural and evidentiary standards.
- Denver, Colorado, United States
Legal Associate
Colorado State Public Defender
05.2007 - 10.2009
- Directed complex case operations in high-volume public-sector environments, ensuring procedural accuracy, risk management, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Conducted legal and factual research, developed written analyses and strategic recommendations, and collaborated with internal teams to improve workflows and documentation systems. Led case prioritization and tracking initiatives that streamlined operations and improved resource allocation. Partnered with agency leadership to assess performance metrics, procedural risks, and training effectiveness across multiple divisions.
- Denver, Colorado, United States
Legal Researcher, Investigator, & Process Server
Evans Investigation & Legal Research, Inc.
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Legal research, writing, investigation, and process serving for law firms including Benson and Case, Bachus and Schanker, and Hillyard, Wahlberg, Kudla, and Sloane.
- Denver, Colorado, United States
Legal Operations Manager
J.D. Evans Group, LLC
08.2003 - 08.2005
- Legal operations manager, office & IT administrator for estate planning law firm.
- Denver, Colorado, United States
Legal Administrative Assistant
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
08.2000 - 08.2003
- Legal administrative assistant for 400-member downtown law firm.
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Legal Assistant & Investigator
Colorado State Public Defender
05.1998 - 08.2000
- Summer legal assistant, case manager, and investigator for county & district court criminal defense attorneys.
- Denver, Colorado, United States
Education
J.D. - Trial, Evidence, & Litigation
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law
Denver, COMBA - MBA, Business Administration and Management, Statistics
Xavier University - Williams College of Business
Cincinnati, OHBachelor of Arts - English Literature & Writing
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OHCOMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Executive Board Member Sep 2024-Present
St. Amelia Education Guild
Parent Diversity Committee Member Aug 2023-Present
Regis Jesuit High School
Parent Diversity Committee meets, reviews, and advises how diversity, equality, and fairness can be achieved for all.
Parent Volunteer Aug 2020-Present
Heritage Heights Academy
Parent Volunteer Aug 2023-Present
Regis Jesuit High School
Volunteer Football Coach Aug 2022-Oct 2023
i9 Sports
Volunteer Volleyball Coach Aug 2022-Oct 2023
City of Aurora
Additional Information
With over 25 years of experience in law, operations, and business management, I bring a unique balance of strategic judgment, compliance insight, and operational leadership to every role. As a tech-savvy JD and an MBA, I help organizations analyze their operations, strengthen their risk management, policy development, and contract governance through structured processes, technology, and practical compliance frameworks.
My background spans both private corporations and government environments, along with managerial leadership in legal operations, contract management, and compliance. I have directed large and small teams of diverse individuals, streamlined workflows, and implemented process improvements that increase efficiency, mitigate risk, and align operations with business and regulatory objectives.
I’m particularly skilled in:
☑ Compliance and Risk Management – analyzing, designing, and improving workflows and systems to ensure organizational accountability, reduce litigation, maximize technology benefits, and enhance efficiency; and
☑ Contracts and Negotiation – drafting, analyzing, enforcing, and optimizing legal and commercial agreements to ensure the prosperity of the business and continue relationships; and
☑ Legal Operations & Policy – legal research and analysis of complex regulations for businesses and commercial environments to ensure compliance, maximize standardization and policies, and audit implementation & enforcement.
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