Kevin Evont Bowens
About Kevin Evont Bowens
Kevin Evont Bowens serves as the Vice President, Corporate Counsel for Compliance Programs and Commercial Transactions at National Funding, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in legal and compliance roles across various organizations, including Barron & Newburger, P.C. and Applied Data Finance.
Current Role at National Funding
Kevin Evont Bowens serves as the Vice President, Corporate Counsel for Compliance Programs and Commercial Transactions at National Funding. He has held this position since 2023, working from San Diego, California. In this role, he engages and manages outside counsel, overseeing work standards and conducting firm audits. He also supervises state-level license applications, renewals, and examinations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Additionally, he advises executive teams on contract negotiation and documentation related to commercial transactions.
Previous Experience at Applied Data Finance
Bowens has extensive experience at Applied Data Finance, where he worked in various legal and compliance roles from 2017 to 2023. He served as Senior Director of Legal & Compliance from 2017 to 2019, then as Vice President of Legal & Compliance from 2019 to 2021, and finally as Senior Vice President of Legal & Compliance and Associate General Counsel from 2021 to 2023. His responsibilities included providing legal direction on bank-nonbank strategic partnerships and collaborating with business teams on human resources matters.
Legal Career at Barron & Newburger, P.C.
Before his tenure at Applied Data Finance, Kevin Bowens worked as a Senior Attorney at Barron & Newburger, P.C. from 2004 to 2013. During his nine years at the firm, located in the New York City Metropolitan Area, he focused on various legal matters, contributing to the firm's reputation in the legal community.
Educational Background
Kevin Bowens earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas School of Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Dickinson College. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in his legal career, particularly in compliance and commercial transactions.
Legal Expertise and Responsibilities
Throughout his career, Bowens has developed expertise in compliance programs and commercial transactions. He provides legal direction on various aspects of business operations, including contract negotiation and documentation. His role often involves advising executive teams and managing compliance-related activities, ensuring that organizations adhere to legal standards and regulations.