Sidley Austin Raids Rival for Cybersecurity Team as Threats Grow

Sidley Austin has hired two veteran cybersecurity attorneys from Baker McKenzie after major hack attacks last year prompted new federal regulations on U.S. corporations.

The attorneys, David Lashway and John Woods, were co-chairs of Baker McKenzie’s global cybersecurity practice in Washington. They are staying in the city to join Sidley.

Though studies have found that cyber offenders have had an advantage over the companies and governments they attacked, Lashway said, “we’re trying to create a defensive advantage that’s durable over time.”

Law firms have been ramping up their cybersecurity practices as threats from suspected Russian and Chinese hackers prompt rules ...