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Tom P Howe is a highly skilled Electronic Discovery Lawyer who possesses an extensive technical background and holds more than 30 years of experience in both law and technology. With licenses to practice law in Oregon and Washington, he has demonstrated his expertise in various areas such as Computer Forensics, mobile forensics, and TSCM Counter Surveillance. As one of the top e-discovery lawyers in the nation, Tom has been sought after by the United States Government, Fortune 500 Corporations, Law Firms, and E-Discovery Service Providers to provide legal technology consulting and expert witness services. His vast knowledge and proficiency make him a trusted and reliable resource in the field.
Previously, Tom Howe was the former Chief Technology Officer of e-discovery services provider Fios, Inc. Additionally, he regularly presents keynotes and sessions at legal conferences and CLE’s across the United States and Canada. In fact, he has presented at over 50 software-programming conferences worldwide (United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia). In addition to speaking engagements, he has authored five books on law and technology.
In addition to his accomplishments, Tom Howe has contributed significantly to the development of major software systems catering to e-discovery vendors, law firms, and corporate clients. Notably, he has designed the Legal Operation Tracking System, an extensive program that efficiently monitors and manages all legal affairs within a corporate legal department. This comprehensive system encompasses the tracking of document collection and electronically stored information, resulting in expedited and legally sound discovery processes. The immense value of this application is evident by its adoption by two Fortune 500 companies, further attesting to his expertise and the system’s effectiveness.
In his spare time, he enjoys bicycle touring. He has ridden his bicycle across the United States twice and completed bike trips internationally. Tom has also been a dedicated volunteer at SCORE, Mercy Corps, and SnowCap providing seminars, pro bono programming and website development services.