Cybersecurity Docket has recognized Scott Lashway, co-chair of Mintz's Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, on its 2026 Incident Response Elite list. The list identifies leading incident response lawyers who serve as primary advisers to organizations managing high-stakes data breaches and cyber incidents. This recognition follows Lashway's recent inclusion in The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers for excellence in cybersecurity, data privacy, and management.
Lashway focuses on cybersecurity, privacy, and technology disputes, serving clients in regulated sectors including healthcare, financial services, and technology. His practice centers on incident response and breach investigations, where organizations turn to him during critical security events requiring immediate legal guidance.
With over 20 years of experience, Lashway handles bet-the-company litigation and government investigations involving federal and state regulators. His technical expertise extends to data governance, compliance with complex privacy and cybersecurity laws, and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence. This combination of litigation experience and technical knowledge positions him to address both immediate incident response needs and longer-term regulatory compliance challenges.
The recognition reflects the growing demand for specialized legal counsel in cybersecurity incidents. As data breaches and cyber attacks increase in frequency and sophistication, organizations require attorneys who understand both the technical aspects of security incidents and the complex regulatory environment governing breach response and notification.
Mintz, where Lashway serves as practice co-chair, is a litigation-focused firm serving clients in life sciences, private equity, energy, and technology sectors. The firm employs over 600 attorneys across eight offices in major U.S. cities and Toronto, providing services including intellectual property protection, deal negotiation, and complex legal problem-solving for technology companies and other innovative businesses.
Source: https://www.mintz.com/insights-center/news-press/mintz-privacy-co-chair-scott-lashway-named-cybersecurity-dockets-2026