Professional Biography

John H. Evans Discovery Professional

Digital Forensics Consultant

  • Chicago

    D +1.312.324.8472

    F +1.312.324.9400

    Chicago

    110 North Wacker Drive, 34th Floor

    Chicago, IL 60606

    +1.312.324.8472

    JohnEvans@perkinscoie.com

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Overview

John H. Evans is a digital forensics consultant with the firm’s E-Discovery Services & Strategy practice. John has been employed in the information technology field for more than 25 years, with a focus since 2004 on digital forensics including investigations, electronic data collection and cybersecurity.

John has extensive knowledge of the inner workings of computer hardware, operating systems, file systems, software and cyber technologies. He is well-versed in the identification, preservation, collection, processing and analysis of computer-related evidence, as well as the design, administration and support of information systems. John has led more than 300 investigations involving digital evidence in matters concerning trade secrets, intellectual property, fraud, employment and computer misuse. He has also overseen thousands of data collection projects from a wide range of sources.

John provides training on digital forensics to attorneys for continuing legal education (CLE) credit and is a frequent speaker and author. He has served as a court-appointed neutral expert and as an expert witness, and he has testified on numerous occasions in state and federal courts. He is also a licensed private investigator in Texas.

Community Involvement

  • Youth Football, Safety Coordinator, Volunteer Coach, 2017 - present
  • Little League Baseball, Board President, Board Member, Volunteer Coach, 2012 - present

Related Employment

  • D4 / Special Counsel, Senior Vice President, Digital and Cyber Forensic Services, 2013 - 2019
  • Project Leadership Associates, Managing Consultant, Litigation Solutions Group, 2007 - 2013
  • Illinois Office of the Executive Inspector General, Investigator / IT Manager, 2004 - 2007

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Education

  • Wittenberg University, B.A., Computer Science, 1992