Überblick
April 22, 2026 – Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte is pleased to announce that Michael Morgan and Alex Southwell have been recognized within Cybersecurity Docket’s Incident Response Elite list.
Leading McDermott’s Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Group, Michael (Mike) has guided clients through some of the largest and most complex data breaches, including incidents involving more than 50 million records, affecting individuals in over 100 countries, and involving highly sensitive defense-related information. He also counsels clients on compliance with US and international cybersecurity and data privacy regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and China’s Network Security Law.
Alex is a leading technology-focused litigator and investigations lawyer who advises global companies on high-stakes matters spanning data breaches, regulatory enforcement, and complex litigation, including sensitive cybersecurity incidents, government investigations, and bet-the-company disputes across the US and internationally. A former federal cybercrimes prosecutor in the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), Alex advises clients ranging from emerging companies to global enterprises across all market sectors facing data breaches, security incidents, or cybercrimes.
Cybersecurity Docket’s Incident Response Elite list recognizes the best data breach response lawyers in the business.
View the full list of honorees here.
Über uns
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte for a better way to address legal challenges, connect with those at the forefront, and drive stronger outcomes. Working across more than 20 offices globally, our 1,750+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.