Office of General Counsel
Tara Evans, General Counsel
Old Main 204
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3434
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-4997
Tara Evans is a Wyoming native, and has a bachelor's degree in molecular biology from UW and a law degree from the UW College of Law.
Tara joined the legal staff of the University of Wyoming as an Associate General Counsel, then held the position of Deputy General Counsel until August 2016, when she began her duties as Interim General Counsel. In February 2017 Tara was named General Counsel.
Tara's duties include:
Providing general legal advice to the UW Board of Trustees, the President, and Administration
Coordinating communications with the State of Wyoming's Attorney General
Sitting on the President's Cabinet and Leadership team
Managing the UW Regulations and Standard Administrative Policies and Procedures
Supervising the General Counsel's office including oversight and coordination of:
Conflict of interest and commitment
Ethics
Contract review
Discrimination and harassment
Employment law matters
Export controls and trade regulations
Intellectual property
Lawsuits, subpoenas, and government investigations
Regulatory compliance
Student education records (FERPA)
Wyoming Public Records Act
Tara has administrative responsibility for the Division of General Counsel, including the Office of General Counsel, Title IX Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Report and Response, and Risk Management.
Office of General Counsel
Tara Evans, General Counsel
Old Main 204
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3434
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-4997