Benesch Partner Ryan Sulkin Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers

Benesch is pleased to announce that Partner Ryan Sulkin has been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers list. The guide recognizes lawyers who handle the most sensitive online threats, protect valuable data and digital assets, shape compliance programs and defend against corporate espionage and national security risks in the cyber realm.

Honorees are selected by the Lawdragon editorial team through submissions, journalistic research and a rigorous editorial review. The Lawdragon 500 series is widely regarded as one of the legal industry’s most prestigious distinctions, spotlighting leading attorneys across all practice areas.

Ryan Sulkin

Ryan is a trusted advisor at the intersection of technology and data and serves as Team Lead of the firm’s Data Protection Practice Group. He counsels clients on complex technology transactions spanning SaaS, cloud computing, software development and outsourcing. Ryan provides pragmatic, risk‑based guidance on data privacy and cybersecurity across highly regulated industries, including financial services, healthcare, higher education, retail, hospitality and technology.

Ryan also advises on a broad array of global privacy and security frameworks, including CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, HIPAA, GLBA, and others, and is known for designing effective security and data governance programs that protect sensitive information and trade secrets. His practice also includes leading clients through data breach preparedness, response and mitigation with a calm, strategic approach. With experience supporting multinational matters and emerging technologies such as fintech, IoT and connected devices, Ryan brings a business‑minded perspective shaped by his time as an in-house attorney, earning lasting trust from leading global brands.

View the full list of honorees here.