Rick Evans
Minnetonka
Summary
Legal professional with experience in litigation, public policy and government affairs.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Regional Government Affairs
Xcel Energy
03.2007 - Current
- Led the lobbying team in the Minnesota Legislature for a Fortune 500 electric and gas public utility.
- Drafted proposed legislation and amendments.
- Managed all state lobbying reporting requirements.
- Managed political giving strategy and compliance.
Manager of Government Affairs
Xcel Energy
03.2002 - 03.2007
- Worked on a team of lobbyists at the Minnesota Legislature for a Fortune 500 electric and gas public utility.
- Managed the Federal Political Action Committee giving and compliance.
- Managed public policy coordination for the public utility subsidiaries in Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.
Attorney/Shareholder
McGrann, Shea, Carnival, Straughn & Lamb
02.1995 - 03.2002
- Civil litigator in areas of employment law, ERISA, and general commercial litigation.
- Provided government affairs representation to a variety of commercial clients.
Chief of Staff
United States Senator Dave Durenberger
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Managed a staff of 45 located in Washington, DC and Minneapolis, MN for the United States Senator from MInnesota.
- Advised on public policy in a wide variety of subjects.
- Managed the U.S. Senate office budget.
- Principle advisor on political strategy and tactics.
- Advised on legal and Senate regulatory issues.
- Managed Campaign Fund operations and compliance.
Attorney/Shareholder
McGrann, Shea, Franzen, Carnival, Straughn & Lamb
01.1990 - 12.1990
- Trial Lawyer and Founding Shareholder practicing in a wide range of civil litigation, including employment law, ERISA and general commercial litigation.
- Took a leave of absence from the firm after the first year to work in Washington, DC, rejoining the firm in 1995.
Associate Attorney/Partner
O'Connor & Hannan
05.1981 - 12.1989
- Trial lawyer in a wide variety of civil litigation.
Education
J.D. -
University of Minnesota Law School
Minneapolis, MN01-1981
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts
Minneapolis, MN 01-1977
Hopkins Eisenhower High School
Hopkins, MN01-1972
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Setting strategies and meeting goals
- Team management
- Legal and regulatory compliance
Timeline
Director of Regional Government Affairs
Xcel Energy
03.2007 - Current
Manager of Government Affairs
Xcel Energy
03.2002 - 03.2007
Attorney/Shareholder
McGrann, Shea, Carnival, Straughn & Lamb
02.1995 - 03.2002
Chief of Staff
United States Senator Dave Durenberger
01.1990 - 01.1995
Attorney/Shareholder
McGrann, Shea, Franzen, Carnival, Straughn & Lamb
01.1990 - 12.1990
Associate Attorney/Partner
O'Connor & Hannan
05.1981 - 12.1989
J.D. -
University of Minnesota Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts
Hopkins Eisenhower High School
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