Member Of
- Wealth Counsel
- Chicago Estate Planning Council (Diversity & Networking Committees)
- Illinois State Bar Association (Trusts & Estates Committee)
- Lake County Bar Association (Trusts & Estates Committee)
- The Missouri Bar (Probate & Trust Law Committees)
Community Leadership
She actively serves on the boards of the Greater North Shore Estate & Financial Planning Council and the Lake Forest–Lake Bluff History Center.
Shanise A. Evans, J.D., M.B.A.
Founder & Estate Planning Attorney
Helping families plan with clarity, care & purpose
Shanise Evans is the founder and lead attorney at Evans Legacy Law Group LLC. With over 20 years of experience, she helps families, professionals, and business owners plan for the future with customized estate and business strategies.
Her background spans both private legal practice and national financial institutions, including roles as Associate Trust Counsel at A.G. Edwards, Wealth Strategist at Edward Jones and Merrill Lynch, and Fiduciary Advisor at Wells Fargo. This depth allows her to guide clients through both legal and financial aspects of planning with confidence.
She regularly works with blended families, unmarried individuals, high-net-worth households, and business-minded professionals — always with a values-based, relationship-first approach.
Beyond her client work, Shanise serves on local and national boards related to estate planning, charitable giving, and community history.
