Martin McElligott advises clients of all sizes in all industries through data breaches and potential data security incidents. He works closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement, forensic investigators, and third-party cybersecurity vendors, offering clients efficient and effective breach response services in compliance with various privacy and data security laws and regulations, including the CCPA, COPPA, FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA/HITECH, and GDPR.

Martin has represented clients in various commercial litigation matters, including those arising from data security incidents, and in matters and investigations involving the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulators. He has represented client interests in various legal settings, including during regulatory interviews, negotiations, depositions, and judicial and administrative hearings.

    Education

    • University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2015)
    • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 2011)

    Bar Admissions

    • Illinois

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois

    Professional Affiliations

    International Association of Privacy Professionals

    Awards & Honors

    Selected for inclusion in Illinois Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars™, 2019–2021