Ten Goodwin partners have been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers list for 2026. The annual list recognizes lawyers who handle the most sensitive online threats, protect valuable data, shape compliance programs, and defend organizations against corporate espionage and national security threats in the cyber landscape.
Goodwin partners recognized this year include:
- Stephen Charkoudian - Tech Transactions, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity
- Grant Fondo - Investigations, Digital Currency, Cybersecurity
- Jacqueline Klosek - Data, Privacy, Cybersecurity
- Peter Marta - Cybersecurity, Litigation, Investigations
- Mark David McPherson - Investigations, Data Security, Privacy
- Jacob Osborn - Cybersecurity, Encryption, Global Trade
- Gretchen Scott - Tech Transactions, Data Protection, Privacy
- Omer Tene - Privacy, Cybersecurity, AI
- John Vogt - Litigation, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy
- Jud Welle - Class Actions, Cybersecurity
Goodwin's Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice advises clients across the dynamic and intersecting domains of cybersecurity, data privacy, artificial intelligence, regulatory counseling and defense, M&A diligence, national security, and data governance.
Leveraging deep technical, investigative, and regulatory connections, the firm helps clients navigate complex ransomware and other cybersecurity incidents, providing proactive risk management and governance advice at the C-suite and board level, and supporting enterprise-wide AI and data strategies—including in M&A contexts.
Goodwin also possesses significant experience in the cybersecurity and privacy litigation space, defending companies in class actions, regulatory investigations, and complex commercial disputes involving trade secrets, licensing agreements, privacy violations, unfair business practices, and other consumer protection claims.