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                                                                   Exhibit 10.22
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                       SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT

         This SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and
entered into by and between EVOKE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. ("Evoke" or "the
Company") and Jim LeJeal ("Mr. LeJeal") (collectively "parties") as of the
Execution Date of this Agreement defined in Paragraph 27 below.

                                   I. RECITALS

         WHEREAS, effective as of December 31, 2000 Mr. LeJeal will tender his
voluntary resignation from his position as Chief Operating Officer of Evoke and
any and all other positions he may have held with Evoke including, but not
limited to, his position as a member of the Board of Directors; and

         WHEREAS, the parties wish to make the separation amicable but
conclusive on the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

         WHEREAS, Mr. LeJeal accepts the benefits of this Separation and Release
Agreement with the acknowledgment that by its terms he has been fully and
satisfactorily compensated; and

         WHEREAS, the parties agree that this Separation and Release Agreement
supercedes, replaces and extinguishes any and all other rights and obligations
between the parties related to Mr. LeJeal's employment at Evoke, including but
not limited to, any rights and obligations contained in the Personal Services
Agreement entered into by Mr. LeJeal with Evoke on November 18, 1999.

                                 II. COVENANTS

         THEREFORE, in consideration of the Recitals set forth above which are
incorporated herein by reference and of the mutual promises and covenants
contained in this Separation and Release Agreement, it is hereby agreed by and
between the parties hereto as follows:

         1. Resignation. Effective as of December 31, 2000 ("Separation Date"),
Mr. LeJeal's employment with Evoke as Chief Operating Officer and any and all
other positions he may have held with Evoke, including but not limited to, his
position as a member of the Board of Directors shall cease.

         2. Accrued Compensation. Evoke will compensate Mr. LeJeal for all
accrued compensation and vacation as of the Separation Date. As of the date
hereof, Mr. LeJeal has 40 days of accrued and unused vacation; and such amount
shall be adjusted by vacation days used or accrued through the Separation Date.
Mr. LeJeal is entitled to these payments whether or not he signs this Separation
and Release Agreement.

         3. Consideration. Although Evoke has no policy or procedure requiring
payment of any severance benefits in case of voluntary resignation, Evoke agrees
to the following as part of this Separation and Release Agreement.

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                  (a) Severance Benefits. Evoke will make severance payments to
Mr. LeJeal in the form of continuation of his Base Salary in effect on the
Separation Date for a period of eighteen (18) months commencing on the first
business day following the Separation Date ("Severance Period"). These payments
will be made on Evoke's ordinary payroll dates, and will be subject to standard
payroll deductions and withholding. All payments made during the Severance
Period are expressly conditioned on Mr. LeJeal's compliance with his obligations
under the Separation and Release Agreement, including but not limited to,
Paragraphs 10 and 11 of the Separation and Release Agreement.

                  (b) Bonus Payment. Evoke shall pay to Mr. LeJeal the earned
component of his year 2000 bonus. As of the date hereof, the Company represents
that Mr. LeJeal has earned 90% of his year 2000 bonus (i.e. $193,500) and
acknowledges that Mr. LeJeal shall retain the opportunity to achieve the
remaining 10% (i.e. $21,500) of his bonus. Payment of both the $193,500 earned
component of the bonus and any amounts that may be awarded for the unearned
component of the bonus, shall be made no earlier than January 1, 2001 and no
later than January 31, 2001. The determination of unearned component of Mr.
Lejeal's 2000 year bonus shall be made at the sole discretion of the
Compensation Committee based on the current Company practice for bonus
determinations.

                  (c) Health Insurance. To the extent permitted by federal COBRA
law, Mr. LeJeal will be eligible to continue health insurance benefits and,
later, to convert to an individual policy. Evoke will provide Mr. LeJeal a COBRA
notification form setting forth his rights and responsibilities with regard to
COBRA coverage. Should Mr. LeJeal timely elect to continue coverage pursuant to
COBRA, Evoke agrees to pay his COBRA premiums for eighteen (18) months
commencing on the Separation Date in order for Mr. LeJeal to maintain health
insurance that is substantially equivalent to his coverage immediately prior to
the Separation Date ("COBRA Reimbursement Period"), or at Mr. LeJeal's election,
Evoke will directly reimburse Mr. LeJeal for such premiums. In any event, and
not withstanding any provision to the contrary in this Paragraph, Evoke shall
have no obligation to make any payments for COBRA premiums paid for health
insurance coverage beyond the expiration of the COBRA Reimbursement Period.
Evoke shall make payments pursuant to this section within 15 days of Mr.
LeJeal's provision of proper documentation of the expense.

                  (d) Life Insurance. During the Severance Period, Evoke will
reimburse Mr. LeJeal for the premium costs associated with obtaining and
maintaining a two million dollar personal life insurance policy for Mr. LeJeal
which policy names his spouse as beneficiary of the proceeds (or such other
person or persons identified by Mr. LeJeal in his sole discretion) at a maximum
reimbursement rate of $1,400 per annum. The obligations contained in Paragraph
3(d) shall terminate at the conclusion of the Severance Period. Evoke shall make
payments pursuant to this section within 15 days of Mr. LeJeal's provision of
proper documentation of the expense.

                  (e) Stock Options. On November 18, 1999 Mr. LeJeal was granted
a non-statutory stock option to purchase 133,333 shares of the Company's Common
Stock (the "1999 Option") pursuant to the Company's 1997 Stock Option/Stock
Issuance Plan ("Plan"). As of the Separation Date, 36,111 shares of the 1999
Option will have vested. In consideration for the covenants, promises and
agreements contained in this Separation and Release Agreement

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including, but not limited to, the covenants contained in Paragraphs 10 and 11,
Evoke shall continue to allow the 1999 Option to vest monthly during the
Severance Period, and the period for exercise of such Option shall be extended
so that it shall remain exercisable for three years from the Separation Date.

         On August 17, 2000, Mr. LeJeal was granted a non-statutory stock option
to purchase 33,333 shares of Company Common Stock (the "2000 Option"). As of the
Separation Date, no shares of the 2000 Option will have vested. As of the
Separation Date, vesting in the 2000 Option shall cease and all unvested shares
shall revert to the Company.

            (f)   Business Support. For a period of three (3) months from the
Separation Date, Evoke shall, upon presentation of valid receipts, reimburse Mr.
LeJeal for expenses associated with his procurement and maintenance of office
space for up to a maximum amount of $1,000 per month and, at Mr. LeJeal's
election and discretion, either (a) provide administrative support for Mr.
LeJeal, or (b) upon presentation of valid documentation, reimburse Mr. LeJeal
for his expenses in procuring administrative support at the current prevailing
wage at Evoke for an administrative assistant. In addition, Evoke will agree to
support and maintain the internet address and Microsoft exchange server Outlook
email support of lejeal.com during the Severance Period. Evoke shall make
payments pursuant to this section within 15 days of Mr. LeJeal's provision of
proper documentation of the expense.

         4. Other Compensation. Except as expressly provided herein, including
but not limited to Mr. LeJeal's potential receipt of the unearned portion of his
Bonus and his salary through the Separation Date, Mr. LeJeal acknowledges and
agrees that he will not receive (nor is he entitled to receive) any additional
consideration, payments, reimbursements, stock or benefits of any kind.

         5. Business Expense Reimbursement. Evoke agrees to reimburse Mr. LeJeal
for those reasonable business expenses he necessarily incurred in his capacity
as an Evoke employee as of the Separation Date consistent with Evoke's policies
in this regard. Mr. LeJeal acknowledges and agrees that unless expressly
referenced herein, Evoke will not reimburse him for any expenses he incurs after
the Separation Date. Mr. LeJeal must submit the necessary documentation
establishing the amount, date and reason for expenses he incurred and for which
he seeks reimbursement no later than 15 days after the Separation Date. The
Compensation Committee shall review and evaluate any such expense to determine
whether such business expense will be reimbursed.

         6. Non-Interference. Mr. LeJeal agrees that he will not discuss any
confidential aspect of Evoke's business or affairs with any employee,
stockholder, customer, vendor, strategic partner of Evoke or other third party,
except as may be requested by Evoke from time to time, as may be otherwise
agreed to by Evoke, or as he is legally entitled to as a shareholder of Evoke.

         7. Nondisparagement. Each of Evoke and Mr. LeJeal agree to not, at any
time, disparage the other party to third parties in any manner likely to be
harmfulto the other party's business or personal reputation, or the personal or
business reputation of Evoke's directors, shareholders and/or employees.
Notwithstanding the prohibition in the preceding sentence, each

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party shall respond accurately and fully to any question, inquiry, or request
for information when required by legal process. Each party acknowledges and
agrees that this paragraph 7 is a material consideration to the other party's
entering into this Separation and Release Agreement and that breach of this
paragraph 7 constitutes a material breach of the Separation and Release
Agreement.

         8.  Cooperation In Pending Work. For two (2) months after the
Separation Date, Mr. LeJeal agrees to fully cooperate with Evoke in all matters
relating to the winding up of pending work on behalf of Evoke and the orderly
transfer of work to other employees of Evoke following Mr. LeJeal's resignation.
During the Severance Period, Mr. LeJeal shall also cooperate in the resolution
of any dispute, including litigation of any action, involving Evoke that relates
in any way to Mr. LeJeal's activities while employed by Evoke. Evoke shall pay
Mr. LeJeal's reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with his
services in this regard. In the event, Mr. LeJeal's services provided to the
Company under this Section 8 exceed forty (40) hours, the Company shall pay Mr.
LeJeal for his services at a rate equivalent to his hourly base salary rate.

         9.  Evoke Property. Except as expressly identified herein as items to
be retained by Mr. LeJeal ("Retained Property"), Mr. LeJeal agrees to return to
Evoke all Evoke documents (and all copies thereof) and any and all other Evoke
property in Mr. LeJeal's possession, custody or control, including, but not
limited to, financial information, customer information, customer lists,
employee lists, Evoke files, notes, cellular telephones, personal computers,
contracts, drawings, records, business plans and forecasts, financial
information, specifications, computer-recorded information, software, tangible
property, credit cards, entry cards, identification badges and keys, and any
materials of any kind which contain or embody any proprietary or confidential
material of Evoke (and all reproductions thereof) (the "Evoke Property"). For
purposes of this Separation and Release Agreement, the Retained Property is
identified as the following items: Mr. LeJeal's IBM ThinkPad laptop computers
Tag #00683 and Tag #00355; current Dell Precision desktop computer Tag # 02173;
current NEC Multisync flat panel monitor Tag # 01957; HP LaserJet 4000 printer
Tag #00435; all PDA's and other computer enhancements such as JBL Media 3
speakers; Polycom speakerphone Tag #00680; his office chair and standing table,
home office printer Tag #02263 and LAN equipment and Microsoft Office Software
License(s) associated with the computers referenced above (but only to the
extent legally transferable by the Company to an individual not affiliated with
the Company) and the bookshelves and printer stand currently in Mr. LeJeal's.
Mr. LeJeal acknowledges and agrees that Evoke shall have the right and
opportunity to sterilize the Retained Property of any such Evoke Property prior
to the Separation Date, and Mr. LeJeal shall cooperate and permit Evoke to
accomplish these efforts. Evoke may cause to be issued to Mr. LeJeal an IRS Form
1099 reflecting the depreciated book value of the Retained Property.

         10. Non-Competition. Mr. LeJeal acknowledges and agrees that during his
employment with Evoke, he had access to confidential and proprietary business
and technological information belonging to Evoke. As a condition to receiving
the severance payments contained in this Separation and Release Agreement, and
in order to protect the confidential information and customer relationships to
which Mr. LeJeal had access, and to

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protect the good will and other business interests of Evoke, Mr. LeJeal agrees
to the following provisions:

             (a)   Mr. LeJeal covenants and agrees with Evoke that for a period
of eighteen (18) months from the Separation Date, Mr. LeJeal will not engage or
participate, directly or indirectly, as principal, agent, employee, employer,
consultant, advisor, sole proprietor, stockholder, partner, independent
contractor, trustee, joint venturer or in any other individual or representative
capacity whatever, in the conduct or management of, or own any stock or other
proprietary interest in, or debt of, any business organization, person, firm,
partnership, association, corporation, enterprise or other entity that shall be
engaged in any business (whether in operation or in the planning, research or
development stage) that is a Competitive Business anywhere in the Restricted
Territory, unless Mr. LeJeal shall obtain the prior written consent of the
Board, given in its sole discretion, which consent shall make express reference
to this Separation and Release Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mr.
LeJeal may make passive investments in any company whose stock is listed on a
national securities exchange or traded in the over-the-counter market so long as
he does not come to own, directly or indirectly, more than five percent (5%) of
the equity securities of such company. For purposes of this Separation and
Release Agreement, a business shall be considered a "Competitive Business" if it
involves or relates to (i) any business in which Evoke is actively engaged on
the date of termination or any business in which during the twelve (12) months
immediately preceding the date of termination Evoke actively contemplated
engaging (as evidenced by inclusion in a written business plan or proposal) or
(ii) any business in which an Affiliate is actively engaged on the date of
termination or any business in which during the twelve (12) months immediately
preceding the date of termination an Affiliate actively contemplated engaging
(as evidenced by inclusion in a written business plan or proposal). The term
"Restricted Territory" shall mean each and every county, province, state, city
or other political subdivision of the United States.

             (b)   During the period of eighteen (18) months from the Separation
Date, Mr. LeJeal shall not engage in any of the following conduct:

                   (i)   Hire, attempt to hire or assist any other person or
             entity in hiring or attempting to hire any current employee of
             Evoke or any person who was a Evoke employee within the three (3)
             month period prior to the termination of Mr. LeJeal's employment;
             provided, however that this prohibition on solicitation of Evoke's
             employees shall not apply to the person acting as Mr. LeJeal's
             current executive assistant, Tracy Wypyzyk, as of the date of
             termination of Mr. LeJeal's employment;

                   (ii)  Solicit, divert, or take away, in competition with
             Evoke, the business or patronage of any current Evoke customer.
             Notwithstanding the foregoing, this restriction shall not apply to
             any person or entity who is no longer a customer at the time of any
             such solicitation by Mr. LeJeal.

             (c)   Mr. LeJeal agrees that if he acts in violation of Paragraph
10 or Paragraph 11 of this Separation and Release Agreement, the number of days
that such violation exists will be added to any period of limitations on the
specific activities.

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             (d)   The covenants contained in Paragraph 10(a) shall be construed
as a series of separate covenants, one for each county, province, state, city or
other political subdivision of the Restricted Territory. Except for geographic
coverage, each such separate covenant shall be deemed identical in terms to the
covenant contained in Paragraph 10(a). If, in any judicial proceeding, a court
refuses to enforce any of such separate covenants (or any part thereof), then
such unenforceable covenant (or such part) shall be eliminated from this
Separation and Release Agreement to the extent necessary to permit the remaining
separate covenants (or portions thereof) to be enforced. In the event that the
provisions of this Paragraph 10 are deemed to exceed the time, geographic or
scope limitations permitted by applicable law, then such provisions shall be
reformed to the maximum time, geographic or scope limitations, as the case may
be, permitted by applicable laws.

             (e)   Without limitation of any of the provisions of this Paragraph
10, any payments to be made to Mr. LeJeal during the Severance Period shall be
deemed to secure his agreements set forth in this Paragraph 10 and such payments
may be terminated by the Evoke if Mr. LeJeal fails to observe the agreements set
forth in this Paragraph 10 and fails to cure such failure within ten (10) days
of receipt of written notice of such failure.

             (f)   Mr. LeJeal (i) acknowledges that his skills and experience
are such that he can anticipate finding employment at a senior level in his
profession, and (ii) represents and agrees that the restrictions imposed by this
Paragraph 10 on engaging in competitive business activities are necessary for
the protection of the legitimate interests and competitive position of Evoke and
do not impose undue hardships on him.

         11. Confidentiality.

             (a)   Confidential Information. Mr. LeJeal acknowledges that he has
had access to certain information related to the business, operations, future
plans and customers of Evoke, the disclosure or use of which could cause Evoke
substantial losses and damages. Accordingly, Mr. LeJeal covenants that he will
keep confidential all information and documents furnished to him by or on behalf
of Evoke and not use the same to his advantage, except to the extent such
information or documents are lawfully obtained from other sources on a non-
confidential (as to Evoke) basis or are in public domain through no fault on his
part or is consented to in writing by Evoke.

             (b)   Innovations, Patents, and Copyrights. Mr. LeJeal agrees to
promptly disclose, in writing, all Innovations to Evoke. Mr. LeJeal further
agrees to provide all assistance requested by Evoke, at its expense, in the
preservation of its interests in any Innovations, and hereby assigns and agrees
to assign to Evoke all rights, title and interest in and to all worldwide
patents, patent applications, copyrights, trade secrets and other intellectual
property rights or "Moral Rights" in any Innovation.

             "Innovations" shall mean all developments, improvements, designs,
original works of authorship, formulas, processes, software programs, databases,
and trade secrets, whether or not patentable, copyrightable or protectable as
trade secrets, that Mr. LeJeal by himself or jointly with others, created,
modified, developed, or implemented during the period of

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Mr. LeJeal's employment which relate in any way to Evoke's business. The term
Innovations shall not include Innovations developed entirely on Mr. LeJeal's own
time without using Evoke's equipment, supplies, facilities or Confidential
Information, and which neither relate to Evoke's business, nor result from any
work performed by or for Evoke.

         12. Right to Injunctive Relief. Mr. LeJeal agrees and acknowledges that
a violation of the covenants contained in Paragraphs 10 and 11 of this
Separation and Release Agreement will cause irreparable damage to Evoke, and
that it is and may be impossible to estimate or determine the damage that will
be suffered by Evoke in the event of a breach by Mr. LeJeal of any such
covenant. Therefore, Mr. LeJeal further agrees that in the event of any
violation or threatened violation of such covenants, Evoke shall be entitled as
a matter of course to an injunction out of any court of competent jurisdiction
restraining such violation or threatened violation by Mr. LeJeal. Such right to
an injunction to be cumulative and in addition to whatever other remedies Evoke
may have.

         13. Lock-Up Agreement. Without the prior written consent of Evoke, Mr.
LeJeal, until the shares are released from the restrictions and rights in
clauses (i) and (ii) as set forth below:

                   (i)   agrees not to (x) offer, pledge, sell, contract to
             sell, sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option
             or contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to
             purchase, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or
             indirectly, any shares of common stock of the Company (the "Common
             Stock") or any securities convertible into or exercisable or
             exchangeable for Common Stock (including, without limitation,
             shares of Common Stock or securities convertible into or
             exercisable or exchangeable for Common Stock which may be deemed to
             be beneficially owned by Mr. LeJeal in accordance with the rules
             and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission)
             (collectively, "Company Securities") or (y) enter into any swap or
             other arrangement that transfers all or a portion of the economic
             consequences associated with the ownership of any Company
             Securities (regardless of whether any of the transactions described
             in clause (x) or (y) is to be settled by the delivery of Company
             Securities, in cash or otherwise); and

                   (ii)  authorizes the Company to cause the transfer agent to
             decline to transfer and/or to note stop transfer restrictions on
             the transfer books and records of the Company with respect to any
             Company Securities for which Mr. LeJeal is the record holder and,
             in the case of any such shares or securities for which Mr. LeJeal
             is the beneficial but not the record holder, agrees to cause the
             record holder to cause the transfer agent to decline to transfer
             and/or to note stop transfer restrictions on such books and records
             with respect to such shares or securities;

provided further, that the restrictions and rights in clause (i) and (ii) above
shall cease to apply to one ninth (1/9th) of the Company Securities beneficially
owned by Mr. LeJeal on January 22, 2001 and, thereafter, one ninth (1/9th) of
the Company Securities shall be released from the restrictions in clause (i) on
a monthly basis measured from January 22, 2001, until all of the Company
Securities are released from the restrictions set forth herein.

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Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mr. LeJeal may transfer shares of Company
Securities (A) as a bona fide gift or gifts or by will or intestacy, provided
that the transferee thereof agree to be bound by the restrictions set forth
herein or (B) to any trust for the direct or indirect benefit of Mr. LeJeal or
the immediate family of Mr. LeJeal, provided that the trustee of the trust
agrees to be bound by the restrictions set forth herein, and provided further
that any such transfer shall not involve a disposition for value. For purposes
of this Separation and Release Agreement, "immediate family" shall mean any
relationship by blood, marriage or adoption, not more remote than first cousin.

         14. Denial of Liability. The parties acknowledge that any payment by
Evoke and any release by Mr. LeJeal pursuant to this Separation and Release
Agreement are made in compromise of disputed claims, that in making any such
payment or release, Evoke and Mr. LeJeal in no way admit any liability to each
other, and that the parties expressly deny any such liability.

         15. Non-Disclosure of Agreement. Mr. LeJeal acknowledges that
confidentiality and nondisclosure are material considerations for Evoke entering
into this Separation and Release Agreement. As such, the provisions of this
Separation and Release Agreement shall be held in strictest confidence and shall
not be publicized or disclosed in any manner whatsoever, including but not
limited to, the print or broadcast media, any public network such as the
Internet, any other outbound data program such as computer generated mail,
reports or faxes, or any source likely to result in publication or computerized
access. Notwithstanding the prohibition in the preceding sentence: (a) the
parties may disclose this Separation and Release Agreement in confidence to
their respective attorneys, accountants, auditors, tax preparers, and financial
advisors; (b) Evoke may disclose this Separation and Release Agreement as
necessary to fulfill standard or legally required corporate or public reporting
or disclosure requirements; (c) Evoke may disclose this Separation and Release
Agreement upon request from any government entity; and (d) the parties may
disclose this Separation and Release Agreement insofar as such disclosure may be
necessary to enforce its terms or as otherwise required by law. In the event
that Evoke makes a public disclosure of this document pursuant to the exceptions
set forth above, Mr. LeJeal will be released from the obligations set forth in
this paragraph.

         16. Releases.

         a.  Release of Claims by Mr. LeJeal. In consideration for the
consideration set forth in this Separation and Release Agreement and the mutual
covenants of Evoke and Mr. LeJeal, Mr. LeJeal hereby releases, acquits and
forever discharges Evoke, its affiliated corporations and entities, its and
their officers, directors, agents, representatives, servants, attorneys,
employees, shareholders, successors and assigns of and from any and all claims,
liabilities, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees,
damages, indemnities and obligations of every kind and nature, in law, equity,
or otherwise, known or unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and
undisclosed, liquidated or contingent, arising out of or in any way related to
agreements, events, acts or conduct at any time prior to and including the
Execution Date, including but not limited to: any and all such claims and
demands directly or indirectly

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arising out of or in any way connected with Mr. LeJeal's employment with Evoke
or the conclusion of that employment; claims or demands related to salary,
bonuses, commissions, stock, stock options, or any ownership interests in Evoke,
vacation pay, personal time off, fringe benefits, expense reimbursements,
sabbatical benefits, severance benefits, or any other form of compensation;
claims pursuant to any federal, any state or any local law, statute, common law
or cause of action including, but not limited to, the federal Civil Rights Act
of 1964, as amended; attorney's fees, costs, and other expenses under Title VII
of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, or any other statute, agreement or
source of law; the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Family
and Medical Leave Act; Colorado Fair Employment Act; tort law; contract law;
wrongful discharge; discrimination; harassment; fraud; defamation; libel;
emotional distress; and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair
dealing. Mr. LeJeal agrees that in the event he brings a claim covered by this
release in which he seeks damages against Evoke or in the event he seeks to
recover against Evoke in any claim brought by a governmental agency on his
behalf, this Separation and Release Agreement shall serve as a complete defense
to such claims. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this paragraph shall
release the Company's obligation to indemnify Mr. LeJeal in accordance with the
indemnification obligations set forth in the Company's Certificate of
Incorporation, Bylaws, the Indemnity Agreement between the Company and Mr.
LeJeal and under any applicable law. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
herein, this release shall not extend to liabilities or claims resulting from
criminal conduct as determined by a criminal court of law.

             b.  Release of Claims by the Evoke. In consideration for the
consideration set forth in this Separation and Release Agreement and the mutual
covenants of Evoke and Mr. LeJeal, Evoke hereby releases, acquits and forever
discharges Mr. LeJeal, his affiliated corporations and entities, its and their
officers, directors, agents, representatives, servants, attorneys, employees,
shareholders, successors and assigns of and from any and all claims,
liabilities, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees,
damages, indemnities and obligations of every kind and nature, in law, equity,
or otherwise, known or unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and
undisclosed, liquidated or contingent, arising out of or in any way related to
agreements, events, acts or conduct at any time prior to and including the
Execution Date, including but not limited to: any and all such claims and
demands directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way connected with Mr.
LeJeal's employment with Evoke or the conclusion of that employment; claims or
demands related to pursuant to any federal, any state or any local law, statute,
common law or cause of action or any other statute, agreement or source of law;
tort law; contract law; discrimination; harassment; fraud; defamation; libel;
emotional distress; and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair
dealing. Evoke agrees that in the event it brings a claim covered by this
release in which it seeks damages against Evoke or in the event it seeks to
recover against Evoke in any claim brought by a governmental agency on his
behalf, this Separation and Release Agreement shall serve as a complete defense
to such claims. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, this release
shall not extend to liabilities or claims resulting from criminal conduct as
determined by a criminal court of law.

         17. Tax Consequences. Mr. LeJeal agrees to indemnify Evoke and hold
Evoke harmless from any and all claims or penalties asserted against Evoke for
any failure to pay taxes due on any consideration provided by Evoke pursuant to
this Separation and Release Agreement. Mr. LeJeal expressly acknowledges that
Evoke has not made, nor herein makes, any

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representation about the tax consequences of any consideration provided by Evoke
to Mr. LeJeal pursuant to this Separation and Release Agreement.

         18. No Third-Party Rights. The parties agree that by making this
Separation and Release Agreement they do not intend to confer any benefits,
privileges, or rights to others. The Separation and Release Agreement is
strictly between the parties hereto, subject to the terms of paragraph 18 below,
and it shall not be construed to vest in any other the status of third-party
beneficiary.

         19. Voluntary and Knowingly. Mr. LeJeal acknowledges that in executing
this Separation and Release Agreement, he has reviewed it and understands its
terms and had an opportunity and was advised to seek guidance from counsel of
his own choosing, and was fully advised of his rights under law, and acted
knowingly and voluntarily

         20. Duty to Effectuate. The parties agree to perform any lawful
additional acts, including the execution of additional agreements, as are
reasonably necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Separation and Release
Agreement.

         21. Entire Agreement. This Separation and Release Agreement constitutes
the complete, final, and exclusive embodiment of the entire agreement between
Mr. LeJeal and Evoke with regard to the subject matter hereof. This Separation
and Release Agreement is entered into without reliance on any promise or
representation, written or oral, other than those expressly contained herein. It
may not be modified except in a writing that refers to this Separation and
Release Agreement signed by Mr. LeJeal and a duly authorized officer of Evoke.

         22. Successors and Assigns. This Separation and Release Agreement shall
bind the heirs, personal representatives, successors, assigns, executors and
administrators of each party, and inure to the benefit of each party, its heirs,
successors and assigns. In furtherance and not limitation of the foregoing, any
payments or consideration due Mr. LeJeal under the terms of this agreement shall
inure to the benefit of his surviving spouse.

         23. Applicable Law. This Separation and Release Agreement was entered
into in the State of Colorado, and the parties agree and intend that it be
construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado.

         24. Forum. Any controversy arising out of or relating to this
Separation and Release Agreement or the breach thereof, or any claim or action
to enforce this Separation and Release Agreement or portion thereof, or any
controversy or claim requiring interpretation of this Separation and Release
Agreement must be brought in a forum located within the State of Colorado. No
such action may be brought in any forum outside the State of Colorado. Any
action brought in contravention of this Paragraph 24 by one party is subject to
dismissal at any time and at any stage of the proceedings by the other, and no
action taken by the other in defending, counterclaiming or appealing shall be
construed as a waiver of this right to immediate dismissal. A party bringing an
action in contravention of this Paragraph 24 shall be liable to the other party
for the costs, expenses and attorney's fees incurred in successfully dismissing
the action or successfully transferring the action to a forum located within the
State of Colorado.

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         25. Severable. If any provision of this Separation and Release
Agreement is determined to be invalid, void or unenforceable, in whole or in
part, this determination will not affect any other provision of this Separation
and Release Agreement, and the provision in question shall be modified so as to
be rendered enforceable.

         26. Enforce According To Terms. The parties intend this Separation and
Release Agreement to be enforced according to their terms.

         27. Execution Date. This Separation and Release Agreement is effective
on the later of the dates that each party signed this Separation and Release
Agreement ("Execution Date").

         28. Section Headings. The section and paragraph headings contained in
this Separation and Release Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall
not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Separation and
Release Agreement.

         29. Attorney's Fees. If any legal proceeding relating to any of this
Agreement is brought against any party to this Agreement, the prevailing party
shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and disbursements
(in addition to any other relief to which the prevailing party may be entitled).

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly authorized and caused this
Separation and Release Agreement to be executed as follows:

JIM LEJEAL, an individual                     EVOKE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

/s/ Jim LeJeal                                By: /s/ Paul Berbarian
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Jim LeJeal
                                              Its: Chairman and CEO
                                                  ------------------------------

Date: 14 November, 2000                       Date: 14 November, 2000
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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.23

                       SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT

         This SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and
entered into by and between EVOKE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. ("Evoke" or "the
Company") and Terence Kawaja ("Mr. Kawaja") (collectively "parties") as of the
Execution Date of this Agreement defined in Paragraph 27 below.

                                  I. RECITALS

         WHEREAS, effective as of March 2, 2001, Mr. Kawaja will tender his
voluntary resignation from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Evoke and any and all other positions he may have held with
Evoke including, but not limited to, his position as a member of the Board of
Directors of Evoke Europe; and

         WHEREAS, the parties wish to make the separation amicable but
conclusive on the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

         WHEREAS, Mr. Kawaja accepts the benefits of this Separation and Release
Agreement with the acknowledgment that by its terms he has been fully and
satisfactorily compensated; and

         WHEREAS, the parties agree that this Separation and Release Agreement
supercedes, replaces and extinguishes any and all other rights and obligations
between the parties related to Mr. Kawaja's employment at Evoke, including but
not limited to, any rights and obligations contained in the Personal Services
Agreement entered into by Mr. Kawaja with Evoke on March 29, 2000, as amended.

                                 II. COVENANTS

         THEREFORE, in consideration of the Recitals set forth above which are
incorporated herein by reference and of the mutual promises and covenants
contained in this Separation and Release Agreement, it is hereby agreed by and
between the parties hereto as follows:

         1. Resignation. Effective as of March 2, 2001 ("Separation Date"), Mr.
Kawaja's employment with Evoke as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer and any and all other positions he may have held with Evoke including,
but not limited to, his position as a member of the Board of Directors of Evoke
Europe, shall cease.

         2. Accrued Compensation. Evoke will compensate Mr. Kawaja for all
accrued compensation and vacation as of the Separation Date. Mr. Kawaja is
entitled to these payments whether or not he signs this Separation and Release
Agreement.

         3. Consideration. Although Evoke has no policy or procedure requiring
payment of any severance benefits in case of voluntary resignation, Evoke agrees
to the following as part of this Separation and Release Agreement.

            (a) Severance Benefits. Evoke will make severance payments to Mr.
Kawaja in the form of continuation of his Base Salary in effect on the
Separation Date for a period of five

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(5) months commencing on the first business day following the Separation Date
("Severance Period"). These payments will be made on Evoke's ordinary payroll
dates, and will be subject to standard payroll deductions and withholding. At
its discretion, Evoke may accelerate the payment of the severance payments. Such
acceleration, if any, shall not affect the total amount of salary continuation
to be provided under the terms of the Separation and Release Agreement. All
payments made during the Severance Period are expressly conditioned on Mr.
Kawaja's compliance with his obligations under the Separation and Release
Agreement, including but not limited to, Paragraphs 10 and 11 of the Separation
and Release Agreement.

            (b) Bonus Payment. Evoke shall pay to Mr. Kawaja a bonus for the
year 2000 in two components: (a) $107,500 in cash and (b) 100,000 options which
are fully-vested non-qualified stock options at an exercise price of $0.10 per
share (the "New Option"). The New Option shall be exercisable until 5:00 p.m.,
MST on one (1) year from the Separation Date. Such cash payment shall be made no
later than March 2, 2001.

            (c) Health Insurance. To the extent permitted by federal COBRA law,
Mr. Kawaja will be eligible to continue health insurance benefits and, later, to
convert to an individual policy. Evoke will provide Mr. Kawaja a COBRA
notification form setting forth his rights and responsibilities with regard to
COBRA coverage. Should Mr. Kawaja timely elect to continue coverage pursuant to
COBRA, Evoke agrees to pay his COBRA premiums for four (4) months commencing on
the Separation Date in order for Mr. Kawaja to maintain health insurance that is
substantially equivalent to his coverage immediately prior to the Separation
Date ("COBRA Reimbursement Period"). Should Mr. Kawaja obtain employment with an
employer who provides medical benefits during the COBRA Reimbursement Period,
Evoke's obligation under this Paragraph shall forever cease upon the expiration
of the waiting period (if any) for entitlement to insurance coverage through the
new employer. Mr. Kawaja agrees to notify Evoke in writing in the event that he
is eligible to be covered under another plan before the end of the COBRA
Reimbursement Period. In any event, and not withstanding any provision to the
contrary in this Paragraph, Evoke shall have no obligation to make any payments
for COBRA premiums paid for health insurance coverage beyond the expiration of
the COBRA Reimbursement Period.

            (d) Stock Options. All prior options to purchase Evoke capital stock
(1,001,000 shares) are hereby canceled and may no longer be exercised and any of
Evoke's obligations thereunder shall be deemed fully discharged and released and
may no longer be exercised.

            (e) Loan for Shares. All principal and interest, if any, of Mr.
Kawaja's outstanding loan (as it may have been amended) from the Company as more
fully described on the promissory note attached as Exhibit A to this Agreement
is hereby cancelled in consideration for the return of 250,000 outstanding
shares of Evoke Common Stock (the "Repurchased Stock"). To effect the transfer
of the Repurchased Stock, Mr. Kawaja has concurrently executed the Stock Power
attached as Exhibit B hereto and returned stock certificate(s) representing the
Repurchased Stock. Mr. Kawaja hereby represents and warrants that he has the
full power and authority to transfer the Repurchased Shares free and clear of
any liens or other encumbrances.

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            (f) Additional Consideration. As additional consideration for the
terms of this Agreement, Evoke hereby agrees to grant Mr. Kawaja 250,000 shares
of Evoke Common Stock pursuant to the Evoke 2000 Equity Incentive Plan. Mr.
Kawaja acknowledges that such grant shall be taxable income to him and that he
will receive a Form 1099 for the tax year 2001 reflecting the amount of such
taxable income. Evoke shall not be responsible for any tax obligation resulting
from this grant or any other terms and conditions of this Agreement.

         4. Other Compensation. Except as expressly provided herein, Mr. Kawaja
acknowledges and agrees that he will not receive (nor is he entitled to receive)
any additional consideration, payments, reimbursements, stock or benefits of any
kind. Mr. Kawaja further acknowledges and agrees that on the Separation Date,
Evoke paid to him in full any and all wages, salary, accrued but unused
vacation, personal time off, commissions, bonuses, stock options, incentives and
compensation due and owing as of the Separation Date.

         5. Business Expense Reimbursement. Evoke agrees to reimburse Mr. Kawaja
for those reasonable business expenses he necessarily incurred in his capacity
as an Evoke employee as of the Separation Date consistent with Evoke's policies
in this regard. Mr. Kawaja acknowledges and agrees that unless expressly
referenced herein, Evoke will not reimburse him for any expenses he incurs after
the Separation Date. Mr. Kawaja must submit the necessary documentation
establishing the amount, date and reason for expenses he incurred and for which
he seeks reimbursement no later than 15 days after the Execution Date of this
Separation and Release Agreement. The Compensation Committee shall review and
evaluate any such expense to determine whether such business expense will be
reimbursed.

         6. Non-Interference. Mr. Kawaja agrees that he will not discuss any
confidential aspect of Evoke's business or affairs with any employee,
stockholder, customer, vendor, strategic partner of Evoke or other third party,
except as may be requested by Evoke from time to time, as may be otherwise
agreed to by Evoke, or as he is legally entitled to as a shareholder of Evoke.
Mr. Kawaja further agrees that he will not alone or in combination with any
other person or entity take any action to influence the management or strategic
direction of Evoke other than as a shareholder of Evoke.

         7. Nondisparagement. Each of Evoke and Mr. Kawaja agree not to, at any
time, disparage the other party to third parties in any manner likely to be
harmful to the other party's business or personal reputation, or the personal or
business reputation of Evoke's directors, shareholders and/or employees.
Notwithstanding the prohibition in the preceding sentence, each party shall
respond accurately and fully to any question, inquiry, or request for
information when required by legal process. Each party acknowledges and agrees
that this paragraph 7 is a material consideration to the other party's entering
into this Separation and Release Agreement and that breach of this paragraph 7
constitutes a material breach of the Separation and Release Agreement.

         8. Cooperation in Pending Work. For two (2) months after the Separation
Date, Mr. Kawaja agrees to fully cooperate with Evoke in all matters relating to
the winding up of pending work on behalf of Evoke and the orderly transfer of
work to other employees of Evoke following Mr. Kawaja's resignation. During the
Severance Period, Mr. Kawaja shall also

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cooperate in the resolution of any dispute, including litigation of any action,
involving Evoke that relates in any way to Mr. Kawaja's activities while
employed by Evoke. Evoke shall pay Mr. Kawaja's reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred in connection with his services in this regard.

         9.  Evoke Property. Except as expressly identified herein as items to
be retained by Mr. Kawaja ("Retained Property"), Mr. Kawaja agrees to return to
Evoke all Evoke documents (and all copies thereof) and any and all other Evoke
property in Mr. Kawaja's possession, custody or control, including, but not
limited to, financial information, customer information, customer lists,
employee lists, Evoke files, notes, cellular telephones, personal computers,
contracts, drawings, records, business plans and forecasts, financial
information, specifications, computer-recorded information, software, tangible
property, credit cards, entry cards, identification badges and keys, and any
materials of any kind which contain or embody any proprietary or confidential
material of Evoke (and all reproductions thereof) (the "Evoke Property"). For
purposes of this Separation and Release Agreement, the Retained Property is
identified as the following items: Mr. Kawaja's desktop computer (Tag #02282),
monitor (Tag # 02153) and peripherals; Micron laptop computer (Tag #03390); two
Meridian telephones; all PDAs; Motorola StarTac cell phone; Canon S-20 digital
camera and attachments. Mr. Kawaja acknowledges and agrees that Evoke shall have
the right and opportunity to sterilize the Retained Property of any such Evoke
Property prior to the Separation Date, and Mr. Kawaja shall cooperate and permit
Evoke to accomplish these efforts. Evoke may cause to be issued to Mr. Kawaja an
IRS Form 1099 reflected the depreciated book value of the Retained Property.

         10. Non-Competition. Mr. Kawaja acknowledges and agrees that during his
employment with Evoke, he had access to confidential and proprietary business
and technological information belonging to Evoke. As a condition to receiving
the severance payments contained in this Separation and Release Agreement, and
in order to protect the confidential information and customer relationships to
which Mr. Kawaja had access, and to protect the good will and other business
interests of Evoke, Mr. Kawaja agrees to the following provisions:

             (a) Mr. Kawaja covenants and agrees with Evoke that for a period of
twelve (12) months from the Separation Date, Mr. Kawaja will not engage or
participate, directly or indirectly, as principal, agent, employee, employer,
consultant, advisor, sole proprietor, stockholder, partner, independent
contractor, trustee, joint venture or in any other individual or representative
capacity whatever, in the conduct or management of, or own any stock or other
proprietary interest in, or debt of, any business organization, person, firm,
partnership, association, corporation, enterprise or other entity that shall be
engaged in any business (whether in operation or in the planning, research or
development stage) that is a Competitive Business anywhere in the Restricted
Territory, unless Mr. Kawaja shall obtain the prior written consent of the
Board, given in its sole discretion, which consent shall make express reference
to this Separation and Release Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mr.
Kawaja may (i) make passive investments in any company whose stock is listed on
a national securities exchange or traded in the over-the-counter market so long
as he does not come to own, directly or indirectly, more than five percent (5%)
of the equity securities of such company or (ii) join an investment banking firm
and provide general investment banking and advisory services to any business,

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whether or not such business is a Competitive Business and (iii) become employed
by a division of AT&T, MCI and Global Crossing, or an equivalently large,
diversified corporation, provided that Executive is not assigned to a division
or group which directs or conducts a Competitive Business. For purposes of this
Separation and Release Agreement, a business shall be considered a "Competitive
Business" if it involves or relates to (i) any business in which Evoke is
actively engaged on the date of termination or any business in which during the
twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of termination Evoke actively
contemplated engaging (as evidenced by inclusion in a written business plan or
proposal) or (ii) any business in which an Affiliate is actively engaged on the
date of termination or any business in which during the twelve (12) months
immediately preceding the date of termination an Affiliate actively contemplated
engaging (as evidenced by inclusion in a written business plan or proposal). The
term "Restricted Territory" shall mean each and every county, province, state,
city or other political subdivision of the United States.

            (b) During the period of twelve (12) months from the Separation
Date, Mr. Kawaja shall not engage in any of the following conduct:

                (i)   Solicit, divert, encourage, attempt to hire or assist any
            other person or entity in hiring or attempting to hire any current
            employee of Evoke or any person who was a Evoke employee within the
            three (3) month period prior to the termination of Mr. Kawaja's
            employment;

                (ii)  Solicit, divert, or take away, in competition with Evoke,
            the business or patronage of any current Evoke customer.
            Notwithstanding the foregoing, this restriction shall not apply to
            any person or entity who is no longer a customer at the time of any
            such solicitation by Mr. Kawaja.

            (c) Mr. Kawaja agrees that if he acts in violation of
Paragraph 10 or Paragraph 11 of this Separation and Release Agreement, the
number of days that such violation exists will be added to any period of
limitations on the specific activities.

            (d) The covenants contained in Paragraph 10(a) shall be
construed as a series of separate covenants, one for each county, province,
state, city or other political subdivision of the Restricted Territory. Except
for geographic coverage, each such separate covenant shall be deemed identical
in terms to the covenant contained in Paragraph 10(a). If, in any judicial
proceeding, a court refuses to enforce any of such separate covenants (or any
part thereof), then such unenforceable covenant (or such part) shall be
eliminated from this Separation and Release Agreement to the extent necessary to
permit the remaining separate covenants (or portions thereof) to be enforced. In
the event that the provisions of this Paragraph 10 are deemed to exceed the
time, geographic or scope limitations permitted by applicable law, then such
provisions shall be reformed to the maximum time, geographic or scope
limitations, as the case may be, permitted by applicable laws.

            (e) Without limitation of any of the provisions of this
Paragraph 10, any payments to be made to Mr. Kawaja during the Severance Period
shall be deemed to secure his agreements set forth in this Paragraph 10 and such
payments may be terminated by the Evoke if

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Mr. Kawaja fails to observe the agreements set forth in this Paragraph 10 and
fails to cure such failure within ten (10) days of receipt of written notice of
such failure.

             (f) Mr. Kawaja (i) acknowledges that his skills and experience are
such that he can anticipate finding employment at a senior level in his
profession, and (ii) represents and agrees that the restrictions imposed by this
Paragraph 10 on engaging in competitive business activities are necessary for
the protection of the legitimate interests and competitive position of Evoke and
do not impose undue hardships on him.

             (g) Damages as a Result of Breach. In addition to (and not in
limitation of) any other remedies that may be available to Evoke, upon breach of
the covenants contained in Paragraph 10(a), Mr. Kawaja hereby agrees to pay to
Evoke within twenty (20) calendar days the greater of: (i) the contractual
damages available under applicable law and (ii) liquidated damages in the amount
of $500,000.00. Mr. Kawaja acknowledges that because contractual damages may be
speculative and difficult to estimate or prove, the liquidated damage provisions
of this paragraph 10(g)(ii) is a fair and reasonable estimate of such potential
damages. The existence of the liquidated damage provision of this paragraph
10(g) shall not limit any other claims or remedies that Evoke may have against
Mr. Kawaja or any third party relating directly or indirectly to an alleged
breach of this Agreement, including any claims against a Competitive Business.

         11. Confidentiality.

             (a) Confidential Information. Mr. Kawaja acknowledges that he has
had access to certain information related to the business, operations, future
plans and customers of Evoke, the disclosure or use of which could cause Evoke
substantial losses and damages. Accordingly, Mr. Kawaja covenants that he will
keep confidential all information and documents furnished to him by or on behalf
of Evoke and not use the same to his advantage, except to the extent such
information or documents are lawfully obtained from other sources on a non-
confidential (as to Evoke) basis or are in public domain through no fault on his
part or is consented to in writing by Evoke.

             (b) Innovations, Patents, and Copyrights. Mr. Kawaja agrees to
promptly disclose, in writing, all Innovations to Evoke. Mr. Kawaja further
agrees to provide all assistance requested by Evoke, at its expense, in the
preservation of its interests in any Innovations, and hereby assigns and agrees
to assign to Evoke all rights, title and interest in and to all worldwide
patents, patent applications, copyrights, trade secrets and other intellectual
property rights or "Moral Rights" in any Innovation.

             "Innovations" shall mean all developments, improvements, designs,
original works of authorship, formulas, processes, software programs, databases,
and trade secrets, whether or not patentable, copyrightable or protectable as
trade secrets, that Mr. Kawaja by himself or jointly with others, created,
modified, developed, or implemented during the period of Mr. Kawaja's employment
which relate in any way to Evoke's business. The term Innovations shall not
include Innovations developed entirely on Mr. Kawaja's own time without using

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Evoke's equipment, supplies, facilities or Confidential Information, and which
neither relate to Evoke's business, nor result from any work performed by or for
Evoke.

         12. Right to Injunctive Relief. Mr. Kawaja agrees and acknowledges that
a violation of the covenants contained in Paragraphs 10 and 11 of this
Separation and Release Agreement will cause irreparable damage to Evoke, and
that it is and may be impossible to estimate or determine the damage that will
be suffered by Evoke in the event of a breach by Mr. Kawaja of any such
covenant. Therefore, Mr. Kawaja further agrees that in the event of any
violation or threatened violation of such covenants, Evoke shall be entitled as
a matter of course to an injunction out of any court of competent jurisdiction
restraining such violation or threatened violation by Mr. Kawaja. Such right to
an injunction to be cumulative and in addition to whatever other remedies Evoke
may have.

         13. Lock-Up Agreement. Without the prior written consent of Evoke, Mr.
Kawaja, for the duration of 90 days from the Severance Date:

                  (i)   agrees not to (x) offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell,
             sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or
             contract to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase,
             or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any
             shares of common stock of the Company (the "Common Stock") or any
             securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for
             Common Stock (including, without limitation, shares of Common Stock
             or securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for
             Common Stock which may be deemed to be beneficially owned by Mr.
             Kawaja in accordance with the rules and regulations of the
             Securities and Exchange Commission) (collectively, "Company
             Securities") or (y) enter into any swap or other arrangement that
             transfers all or a portion of the economic consequences associated
             with the ownership of any Company Securities (regardless of whether
             any of the transactions described in clause (x) or (y) is to be
             settled by the delivery of Company Securities, in cash or
             otherwise); and

                  (ii)  authorizes the Company to cause the transfer agent to
             decline to transfer and/or to note stop transfer restrictions on
             the transfer books and records of the Company with respect to any
             Company Securities for which Mr. Kawaja is the record holder and,
             in the case of any such shares or securities for which Mr. Kawaja
             is the beneficial but not the record holder, agrees to cause the
             record holder to cause the transfer agent to decline to transfer
             and/or to note stop transfer restrictions on such books and records
             with respect to such shares or securities.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Mr. Kawaja may transfer shares of Company
Securities (A) as a bona fide gift or gifts or by will or intestacy, provided
that the transferee thereof agree to be bound by the restrictions set forth
herein or (B) to any trust for the direct or indirect benefit of Mr. Kawaja or
the immediate family of Mr. Kawaja, provided that the trustee of the trust
agrees to be bound by the restrictions set forth herein, and provided further
that any such transfer shall not involve a disposition for value. For purposes
of this Separation and Release Agreement, "immediate family" shall mean any
relationship by blood, marriage or adoption, not more remote than first cousin.

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         14. Denial of Liability. The parties acknowledge that any payment by
Evoke and any release by Mr. Kawaja pursuant to this Separation and Release
Agreement are made in compromise of disputed claims, that in making any such
payment or release, Evoke and Mr. Kawaja in no way admit any liability to each
other, and that the parties expressly deny any such liability.

         15. Non-Disclosure of Agreement. Mr. Kawaja acknowledges that
confidentiality and nondisclosure are material considerations for Evoke entering
into this Separation and Release Agreement. As such, the provisions of this
Separation and Release Agreement shall be held in strictest confidence and shall
not be publicized or disclosed in any manner whatsoever, including but not
limited to, the print or broadcast media, any public network such as the
Internet, any other outbound data program such as computer generated mail,
reports or faxes, or any source likely to result in publication or computerized
access. Notwithstanding the prohibition in the preceding sentence: (a) the
parties may disclose this Separation and Release Agreement in confidence to
their respective attorneys, accountants, auditors, tax preparers, and financial
advisors; (b) Evoke may disclose this Separation and Release Agreement as
necessary to fulfill standard or legally required corporate or public reporting
or disclosure requirements; (c) Evoke may disclose this Separation and Release
Agreement upon request from any government entity; and (d) the parties may
disclose this Separation and Release Agreement insofar as such disclosure may be
necessary to enforce its terms or as otherwise required by law.

         16. Release of Claims By Mr. Kawaja. In consideration for the
consideration set forth in this Separation and Release Agreement and the mutual
covenants of Evoke and Mr. Kawaja, Mr. Kawaja hereby releases, acquits and
forever discharges Evoke, its affiliated corporations and entities, its and
their officers, directors, agents, representatives, servants, attorneys,
employees, shareholders, successors and assigns of and from any and all claims,
liabilities, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees,
damages, indemnities and obligations of every kind and nature, in law, equity,
or otherwise, known or unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and
undisclosed, liquidated or contingent, arising out of or in any way related to
agreements, events, acts or conduct at any time prior to and including the
Execution Date, including but not limited to: any and all such claims and
demands directly or indirectly arising out of or in any way connected with Mr.
Kawaja's employment with Evoke or the conclusion of that employment; claims or
demands related to salary, bonuses, commissions, stock, stock options, or any
ownership interests in Evoke, vacation pay, personal time off, fringe benefits,
expense reimbursements, sabbatical benefits, severance benefits, or any other
form of compensation; claims pursuant to any federal, any state or any local
law, statute, common law or cause of action including, but not limited to, the
federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; attorney's fees, costs, and other
expenses under Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, or any other
statute, agreement or source of law; the federal Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990; the Family and Medical Leave Act; Colorado Fair Employment Act; tort
law; contract law; wrongful discharge; discrimination; harassment; fraud;
defamation; libel; emotional distress; and breach of the implied covenant of
good faith and fair dealing. Mr. Kawaja agrees that in the event he brings a
claim covered by this release in which he seeks damages against Evoke or in the
event he seeks to recover against Evoke in any claim brought by a governmental
agency on

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his behalf, this Separation and Release Agreement shall serve as a complete
defense to such claims.

         17. Tax Consequences. Mr. Kawaja agrees to indemnify Evoke and hold
Evoke harmless from any and all claims or penalties asserted against Evoke for
any failure to pay taxes due on any consideration provided by Evoke pursuant to
this Separation and Release Agreement. Mr. Kawaja expressly acknowledges that
Evoke has not made, nor herein makes, any representation about the tax
consequences of any consideration provided by Evoke to Mr. Kawaja pursuant to
this Separation and Release Agreement.

         18. No Third-Party Rights. The parties agree that by making this
Separation and Release Agreement they do not intend to confer any benefits,
privileges, or rights to others. The Separation and Release Agreement is
strictly between the parties hereto, subject to the terms of paragraph 18 below,
and it shall not be construed to vest in any other the status of third-party
beneficiary.

         19. Voluntary and Knowingly. Mr. Kawaja acknowledges that in executing
this Separation and Release Agreement, he has reviewed it and understands its
terms and had an opportunity and was advised to seek guidance from counsel of
his own choosing, and was fully advised of his rights under law, and acted
knowingly and voluntarily

         20. Duty to Effectuate. The parties agree to perform any lawful
additional acts, including the execution of additional agreements, as are
reasonably necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Separation and Release
Agreement.

         21. Entire Agreement. This Separation and Release Agreement constitutes
the complete, final, and exclusive embodiment of the entire agreement between
Mr. Kawaja and Evoke with regard to the subject matter hereof. This Separation
and Release Agreement is entered into without reliance on any promise or
representation, written or oral, other than those expressly contained herein. It
may not be modified except in a writing that refers to this Separation and
Release Agreement signed by Mr. Kawaja and a duly authorized officer of Evoke.

         22. Successors and Assigns. This Separation and Release Agreement shall
bind the heirs, personal representatives, successors, assigns, executors and
administrators of each party, and inure to the benefit of each party, its heirs,
successors and assigns.

         23. Applicable Law. This Separation and Release Agreement was entered
into in the State of Colorado, and the parties agree and intend that it be
construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado.

         24. Forum. Any controversy arising out of or relating to this
Separation and Release Agreement or the breach thereof, or any claim or action
to enforce this Separation and Release Agreement or portion thereof, or any
controversy or claim requiring interpretation of this Separation and Release
Agreement must be brought in a forum located within the State of Colorado. No
such action may be brought in any forum outside the State of Colorado. Any
action brought in contravention of this Paragraph 24 by one party is subject to
dismissal at any

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time and at any stage of the proceedings by the other, and no action taken by
the other in defending, counterclaiming or appealing shall be construed as a
waiver of this right to immediate dismissal. A party bringing an action in
contravention of this Paragraph 24 shall be liable to the other party for the
costs, expenses and attorney's fees incurred in successfully dismissing the
action or successfully transferring the action to a forum located within the
State of Colorado.

         25. Severable. If any provision of this Separation and Release
Agreement is determined to be invalid, void or unenforceable, in whole or in
part, this determination will not affect any other provision of this Separation
and Release Agreement, and the provision in question shall be modified so as to
be rendered enforceable.

         26. Enforce According To Terms. The parties intend this Separation and
Release Agreement and Exhibit A to be enforced according to their terms.

         27. Execution Date. This Separation and Release Agreement is effective
on the later of the dates that each party signed this Separation and Release
Agreement ("Execution Date").

         28. Section Headings. The section and paragraph headings contained in
this Separation and Release Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall
not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Separation and
Release Agreement.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly authorized and caused this
Separation and Release Agreement to be executed as follows:

TERENCE G. KAWAJA, an individual            EVOKE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

/s/ Terence G. Kawaja                       By: /s/ Paul Berbarian
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Terence G. Kawaja
                                            Its: CEO
                                                --------------------------------
Date:   March 2             , 2001          Date:   3/2                   , 2001
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