Linda Clark and Miriam Wugmeister Named to Cybersecurity Docket’s Elite

Cybersecurity Docket recognized Morrison Foerster partners Linda Clark and Miriam Wugmeister in its 2026 Incident Response Elite, a list of the best cybersecurity lawyers around the world.

Formerly known as the Incident Response 50, the list honors lawyers who advise companies on complex, high-stakes matters involving data security incidents, including ransomware and system disruption events.

Linda and Miriam advise companies on high-stakes cyber incidents, regulatory response, and crisis management. They guide clients through complex investigations, enforcement actions, and cross-border data security challenges. They advise clients on nation-state cyberattacks, and large-scale data breaches, helping organizations respond quickly while balancing legal, operational, and reputational risk.

Miriam, chair of Morrison Foerster’s market-leading Data, Cyber + Privacy practice, is consistently recognized by Cybersecurity Docket and leading legal directories for advising multinational organizations on their most challenging U.S. and international privacy and cyber issues.

Linda brings over 20 years of experience, including in-house as Chief Data Security Counsel at RELX, a publicly traded multinational company. Her combination of in-house and outside counsel experience gives her an acute understanding of the legal and business issues presented by cybersecurity as well as an ability to deliver uniquely practical advice to assist organizations assess and respond to cyber risk while balancing legal, operational, and business priorities.

Cybersecurity Docket announced the honorees at Incident Response Forum D.C. 2026, held Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Explore the full list of Cybersecurity Docket’s Incident Response Elite to learn more about this year’s honorees.