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Tim Newman is a litigator who represents clients in government enforcement actions, cybersecurity matters, and complex litigation.
Tim counsels public and private companies, financial services organizations, and executives under investigation by government agencies including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and state regulators. He also helps clients who have suffered major data breaches navigate the investigations, disclosures, and litigation that follow a breach, and he helps clients develop programs and policies that minimize cyber risk. A former federal law clerk, Tim also defends clients in complex litigation, including class actions and securities litigation.
Outside of the firm, Tim is an active member of the legal community, having served as a director of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, and the Texas Aggie Bar Association. He currently serves as president of the Texas Aggie Bar Association and has been recognized for his dedication and service:
TYLA President's Award, 2019
TYLA Outstanding Director, 2018
TYLA Outstanding First-Year Director, 2017
DAYL Outstanding Committee Chair, 2016
DAYL Leadership Class Member, 2012
In 2012, Tim served as a visiting prosecutor for the City of Arlington, Texas, trying five cases to jury verdict. He has also represented numerous clients through the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, including trying a state-court matter to jury verdict in 2013.
Tim counsels public and private companies, financial services organizations, and executives under investigation by government agencies including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and state regulators. He also helps clients who have suffered major data breaches navigate the investigations, disclosures, and litigation that follow a breach, and he helps clients develop programs and policies that minimize cyber risk. A former federal law clerk, Tim also defends clients in complex litigation, including class actions and securities litigation.
Outside of the firm, Tim is an active member of the legal community, having served as a director of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, and the Texas Aggie Bar Association. He currently serves as president of the Texas Aggie Bar Association and has been recognized for his dedication and service:
TYLA President's Award, 2019
TYLA Outstanding Director, 2018
TYLA Outstanding First-Year Director, 2017
DAYL Outstanding Committee Chair, 2016
DAYL Leadership Class Member, 2012
In 2012, Tim served as a visiting prosecutor for the City of Arlington, Texas, trying five cases to jury verdict. He has also represented numerous clients through the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, including trying a state-court matter to jury verdict in 2013.
Bar Admissions
2010, Texas; U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Texas
Education
Texas A&M University (B.A., History, 2006)
William and Mary School of Law (J.D., 2009)
Areas of Practice
- Class Action Defense
- Government Enforcement and Litigation
- Internal Investigations and Crisis Management
- Litigation
- Privacy and Data Security
- SEC Enforcement
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
Internal investigation and remediation of a data security breach at a Fortune 200 transportation company; civil prosecution of entity responsible for the security breach.
Internal investigation of data security breach at high profile specialty retailer that implicated payment card information and personal identifying information; counsel client on numerous post-breach issues including disclosure obligations, public disclosure, negotiation of fraud recovery and operational reimbursement fines and penalties with card brands, and related counseling regarding collateral litigation; counsel client on insurance coverage for breach-related expenses.
Investigation of former employee’s sabotage of company computer network; referral to federal law enforcement and prosecutors, resulting in guilty plea to felony charges and finding of restitution.
Advice to organizations in multiple industries regarding data breach disclosure requirements to customers, employees, and regulators; draft and coordinate delivery of disclosures.
Guidance to public companies regarding disclosure requirements under federal securities laws, including disclosure of cyber incidents, cyber risks, and U.S. and foreign government investigations.
Advised an engineering and procurement firm regarding the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and the Federal Stored Communications Act following an employee's suspected theft of trade secrets and proprietary data.
Represent individuals and financial institutions against Securities and Exchange Commission investigations of alleged insider trading.
Representation of AT&T before the DOJ and FCC on antitrust matters related to proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA, including pre-merger integration counseling and planning.
Five solo jury trials and one solo bench trial as a visiting prosecutor for the City of Arlington, obtained a guilty verdict in all six cases.
Internal investigation and remediation of a data security breach at a Fortune 200 transportation company; civil prosecution of entity responsible for the security breach.
Internal investigation of data security breach at high profile specialty retailer that implicated payment card information and personal identifying information; counsel client on numerous post-breach issues including disclosure obligations, public disclosure, negotiation of fraud recovery and operational reimbursement fines and penalties with card brands, and related counseling regarding collateral litigation; counsel client on insurance coverage for breach-related expenses.
Investigation of former employee’s sabotage of company computer network; referral to federal law enforcement and prosecutors, resulting in guilty plea to felony charges and finding of restitution.
Advice to organizations in multiple industries regarding data breach disclosure requirements to customers, employees, and regulators; draft and coordinate delivery of disclosures.
Guidance to public companies regarding disclosure requirements under federal securities laws, including disclosure of cyber incidents, cyber risks, and U.S. and foreign government investigations.
Advised an engineering and procurement firm regarding the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and the Federal Stored Communications Act following an employee's suspected theft of trade secrets and proprietary data.
Represent individuals and financial institutions against Securities and Exchange Commission investigations of alleged insider trading.
Representation of AT&T before the DOJ and FCC on antitrust matters related to proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA, including pre-merger integration counseling and planning.
Five solo jury trials and one solo bench trial as a visiting prosecutor for the City of Arlington, obtained a guilty verdict in all six cases.
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