Overview
Evan works closely with entrepreneurs and their companies on business matters such as formation, funding, governance, contracts, and more. He started his Michael Best career as a summer associate, returned as a law clerk, and finally joined the firm as an associate attorney after receiving his law degree from the William & Mary Law School.
While pursuing his J.D., Evan gained legal experience as an intern with a boutique business law firm where he researched and assisted with a variety of transactional matters. Previously, Evan worked at an early-stage start-up, gaining insight into the start-up ecosystem and perspective on the unique challenges entrepreneurs must face. He joined Flex Membership Share as the marketplace tech start-up’s fourth employee. There, Evan designed and implemented sales strategies and initiatives that dramatically increased the company’s partner business pool in a short time. Evan also interned with Napeague Capital, a family office focused on institutional grade trading, long/short equities, and crypto assets. In that role Evan performed due diligence and research related to pending IPOs and secondary offerings.
Experience
Solutions in action
Credentials
- William & Mary Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2022, Member, William & Mary Business Law Review
- DePaul University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, 2016, summa cum laude
- Illinois
Engagement
- Member, American Bar Association
Insights

Michael Best Advises The Horton Group in Successful Sale
Michael Best represented The Horton Group, Inc., one of the largest insurance brokers in the US, in its sale to Marsh McLennan Agency, an insurance and benefits solutions provider and business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), one of the world’s largest professional services firms. The Horton Group was founded in 1971 and specializes in property and casualty insurance, employee benefits consultation, and personal lines coverage for businesses and individuals. Employees from The Horton Group will join Marsh McLennan Agency and continue working from their existing nine locations.Read
Aug 1, 2024

The Venture Best Spotlight – Episode 7
Join us for an exciting deep dive into the world of AgTech in the seventh episode of our season, co-hosted by venture attorneys Galen Mason and Evan Lonergan. This week, we are thrilled to feature a dynamic conversation with two pioneering voices in the AgTech space: Rob Schultz from Serra Ventures and Corbett Kull, founder of CamoAg.Listen
Jul 18, 2024

The Venture Best Spotlight – Episode 6
In this inspiring episode, venture attorneys David Morris and Evan Lonergan have an insightful dialogue with Keith Daniel and Tom Droege , founders of Resilient…Listen | Watch
May 30, 2024
