Mari Frank, Esq. Interviews Tim Devine, Esq. Privacy Expert

Mr. Devine joined the firm of Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn in March 2007 and is a Partner in the Litigation Department. He represents a variety of clients in state and federal court litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Tim also advises clients on record retention and information management issues, including the challenges posed by recent developments in e-Discovery. Prior to joining the Firm, Tim served as Managing Counsel in Ford Motor Company's Office of General Counsel. Tim's practice at Ford included significant litigation and client counseling responsibilities. Most recently, he led Ford's response to discovery in government inquiries and class actions. He has handled a variety of litigation, including product liability and class actions and provided legal counsel to Ford's Human Resources Department. Tim launched Ford's Privacy Office and counseled its e-commerce business portfolio, including numerous websites and new ventures. He directed legal and regulatory investigations of major industrial accidents, including complex electronic and physical evidence preservation in industrial settings. Tim received his B.A. in Government from Harvard University in 1985, his M.A. in Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in 1990, and his J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School in 1995. Tim lives with his wife Julie and their children in Farmington Hills. He is a longtime participant in programs to provide legal pro bono legal services for indigent clients and is a member of the board of Metropolitan Detroit YMCA Camping Services. www.honigman.com