DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating

Personal Information of Current and Former Edelson Lechtzin Employees Compromised in Data Breach

Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national law firm based in Chicago, Illinois, has recently announced that it has fallen victim to a data breach that compromised the personal information of current and former employees.

On March 8, 2023, Edelson Lechtzin discovered unauthorized access to its network and immediately launched an investigation with the help of a leading cybersecurity firm. The investigation revealed that the breach occurred between December 18, 2022, and January 26, 2023, and affected the personal information of approximately 4,200 individuals.

What Information Was Compromised?

The compromised information includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and financial account information.

Who Was Affected?

Current and former employees of Edelson Lechtzin LLP whose information was maintained on the firm's network were affected by the data breach.

What Is Edelson Lechtzin Doing?

Edelson Lechtzin has taken the following steps in response to the data breach:

• Notified affected individuals and offered them free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.
• Implemented additional security measures to prevent future breaches.
• Engaged a leading cybersecurity firm to investigate the breach and improve the firm's cybersecurity posture.
• Reported the breach to law enforcement and is cooperating with the investigation.

What Should Affected Individuals Do?

If you are a current or former Edelson Lechtzin employee and believe that your personal information may have been compromised, you should take the following steps:

• Review your credit reports and bank statements for any unauthorized activity.
• Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit reports.
• Contact the three major credit bureaus to freeze your credit.
• Report any suspicious activity to your bank and credit card companies.

Edelson Lechtzin Is Committed to Security

Edelson Lechtzin takes the security of its clients' and employees' personal information very seriously and is committed to protecting it. The firm regrets any inconvenience or concern this breach may have caused and is taking all necessary steps to address the situation and prevent future breaches.

Contact Edelson Lechtzin LLP

If you have any questions or concerns about the data breach, please contact Edelson Lechtzin LLP at (847) 491-7100 or visit the firm's website at www.edelsonlechtzin.com.