Melinda Evans
About Melinda Evans
Melinda Evans is a Senior Counsel with a diverse litigation practice, recognized for her work in intellectual property, employment, real estate, and civil rights cases.
Melinda Evans, Senior Counsel
Melinda Evans serves as Senior Counsel with a diverse litigation practice. She is experienced in defending intellectual property, employment, real estate, and civil rights cases. Her litigation background includes handling several class actions, demonstrating a broad range of skills in various legal domains. In recent years, Melinda has focused on fashion copyright, wage and hour disputes, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Her experience is marked by a substantial number of appeals and post-trial motions, resulting in more than 10 published opinions in federal and state courts.
Melinda Evans' Legal Expertise
Melinda Evans' legal expertise spans multiple complex areas. She has managed litigation in intellectual property, employment, real estate, and civil rights law, highlighting her multifaceted capabilities. Her recent focus has been on fashion copyright issues, wage and hour disputes, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Over her career, she has led numerous appeals and post-trial motions, showing her proficiency in achieving favorable outcomes. Her work has contributed to over 10 published opinions in both federal and state courts.
Education and Background of Melinda Evans
Melinda Evans earned her J.D. from Stanford Law School. While at Stanford, she was awarded the prestigious Lawrason Driscoll Moot Court Award and served as president of the Moot Court Board. Prior to her legal education, she taught college writing and literature courses in England, Massachusetts, and Utah. Melinda also holds a B.A. and M.A. in English from Brigham Young University, indicating a strong foundation in both law and humanities.
Melinda Evans' Recognitions and Awards
Melinda Evans has been recognized multiple times by Super Lawyers, making the annual Rising Stars list of top up-and-coming attorneys in Southern California five times. These accolades highlight her consistent performance and acknowledgement by her peers in the legal field. Her awards and recognitions contribute to her reputation as a skilled and respected advocate in her areas of practice.