Jack Dever named ODNI general counsel

On October 8, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard welcomed Jack Dever as the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s (ODNI) general counsel following U.S. Senate confirmation. As general counsel, Dr. Dever is responsible for providing legal guidance to the ODNI and the Intelligence Community.

“Jack’s commitment to our nation, forged through years of honorable service, continues as he assumes this new role to serve once again. His proven leadership—spanning military service and distinguished roles across the government and private sector—make him an asset to our mission at ODNI. He will serve with the highest standards of integrity, strengthening the security of our country and upholding the Constitution,” said DNI Gabbard. “We are thrilled to welcome Jack to our team.”

Dr. Dever’s career includes military service as a signals intelligence Korean linguist and Judge Advocate General’s Corps officer, with deployments earning him a Bronze Star and Purple Heart, followed by roles as assistant general counsel at the FBI and Assistant U.S. Attorney handling national security cases. In the private sector, he held executive positions at General Electric, Wells Fargo, and UBS, and was CEO of Lockhaven Solutions, a cybersecurity consulting firm. Dr. Dever is a leader in cybersecurity and veterans’ advocacy, co-founding initiatives like Task Force Movement and the Center for National Security and Human Rights Law, while holding a Doctorate in Juridical Science in Cybersecurity Law.

Source: ODNI

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