Megan Evans
About Megan Evans
Megan Evans serves as the AVP, Claims and Contract Specialist at Newfront, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in complex construction litigation and contract negotiation, she has held various legal positions over her career, including partner at Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP and attorney at Ball Janik LLP.
Work at Newfront
Megan Evans has been serving as the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Claims and Contract Specialist at Newfront since 2020. In this role, she focuses on claims management and contract analysis, leveraging her extensive background in litigation and contract negotiation. Her responsibilities include assessing risk transfer issues and interpreting insurance-related contract language across various industries. Newfront, formerly known as ABD, is based in the Portland, Oregon area, where Evans continues to contribute to the company's growth and client service.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Megan Evans worked as a Partner at Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP from 2008 to 2017. She spent nine years at the firm, gaining significant experience in complex litigation. Following her tenure there, she served as an Attorney at Ball Janik LLP from 2017 to 2020, where she continued to develop her legal expertise. Additionally, Evans worked as a Corporate Attorney at Mentor Graphics from 2012 to 2014, further enhancing her skills in contract negotiation and corporate law.
Education and Expertise
Megan Evans studied at the University of Oregon, where she gained foundational knowledge in law and legal practices. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, including multi-party complex construction litigation and software licensing agreements. Evans has spent over 13 years litigating complex cases and has developed a strong proficiency in analyzing risk transfer issues and insurance-related contract language.
Litigation Experience
Megan Evans has extensive experience in litigating multi-party, complex construction cases. Over the course of her career, she has developed a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in construction litigation, which informs her current role in claims and contract management. Her litigation background equips her with the skills necessary to navigate complex legal issues and provide strategic insights in her current position.