Dianne Devlin
About Dianne Devlin
Dianne Devlin is a Managing Associate at Linklaters, currently on secondment at Ofcom. She has extensive experience in law and programming, having held various positions in the UK and South Africa since the early 1990s.
Current Role at Linklaters
Dianne Devlin serves as a Managing Associate at Linklaters, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is involved in various legal matters, contributing her expertise to the firm's operations in London. Her responsibilities include advising clients and managing legal projects, drawing on her extensive background in law.
Previous Experience at CyNam
Dianne Devlin was a Board Member at CyNam (Cyber Cheltenham) from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she contributed to initiatives aimed at promoting cybersecurity in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. This role allowed her to engage with industry leaders and support the development of the local tech community.
Education and Qualifications
Dianne Devlin has a strong educational background in law and communications. She studied at Oxford Brookes University, where she pursued a Graduate Diploma in Law starting in 2011. Additionally, she earned an LL.M. LPC from the University of Law between 2013 and 2014. Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor's degree in English and Communications from the University of South Africa and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Hons in Science Journalism from the University of the West of England.
Career Path and Legal Experience
Dianne Devlin's legal career includes various roles in reputable firms. She worked as a Trainee Solicitor and later as a Solicitor at Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP from 2014 to 2017. After that, she served as an Associate at BPE Solicitors LLP from 2017 to 2019. She also had a brief stint as a Trainee Solicitor at TSB Bank. Her experience spans multiple areas of law, enhancing her capabilities in her current role.
Early Career in Technology
Before transitioning to law, Dianne Devlin worked in technology-related roles. She was an Analyst/Programmer at Southern Life & Health Insurance from 1991 to 1993 in Cape Town, South Africa, and later worked as a Business Analyst and Programmer at HJ Heinz in London from 1993 to 1994. This early experience provided her with a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and law.