Jessica Evans
About Jessica Evans
Jessica Evans serves as the General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Lacrosse Operations at the Premier Lacrosse League. She has extensive legal experience, having previously held positions at LendingHome, Funding Circle US, and Squire Patton Boggs.
Current Role at Premier Lacrosse League
Jessica Evans serves as General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Lacrosse Operations at the Premier Lacrosse League. She has held this position since 2021, contributing her legal expertise and operational oversight to the league. In her role, she is responsible for managing legal matters and supporting the overall strategic direction of lacrosse operations.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Before joining the Premier Lacrosse League, Jessica Evans held several significant legal positions. She worked at LendingHome as Director of Legal, Corporate & Capital Markets from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as Legal Counsel at Funding Circle US from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, she was an Associate at Squire Patton Boggs from 2013 to 2015, where she gained valuable experience in corporate law.
Educational Background
Jessica Evans has a strong educational foundation in political science and law. She earned her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) from 2009 to 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and French from UC Santa Barbara, which she completed from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, she studied at The American University of Paris in 2006.
Career Timeline
Jessica Evans has a diverse career trajectory in the legal field. After completing her education, she began her career as an Associate at Squire Patton Boggs from 2013 to 2015. She then transitioned to Funding Circle US, where she worked for five years as Legal Counsel. Following her time there, she joined LendingHome as Director of Legal, Corporate & Capital Markets for one year before her current role at the Premier Lacrosse League.