Background
Tine, Kirk Kelso Van was born on August 30, 1948 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of George Kelso and Hariot (Van Alst) V.
federal agency administrator lawyer
Tine, Kirk Kelso Van was born on August 30, 1948 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of George Kelso and Hariot (Van Alst) V.
Bachelor of Science in Foreign Affairs, United States Naval Academy, 1970; Juris Doctor, University of Virginia, 1978.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1970, advanced through grades to lieutenant, 1974, resigned, 1975. Associate Baker & Botts LLP, Washington, 1978-1986, partner, 1986—2001, senior partner, since 2005. General counsel United States Department Transportation, 2001—2003, acting deputy secretary, 2003—2004, deputy secretary, 2004.
Member of Order of the Coif, District of Columbia Bar Association (former co-chair litigation and law practice management section, chair election board).
Married Barbara Ann Byers, August 14, 1971. Children: Lindsay, Meredith.