K&L Gates reports data breach affecting personal info
K&L Gates reported that an unauthorized actor gained remote access to a single employee workstation on April 27, 2026, and acquired certain files containing personal information. The firm concluded its investigation and review of the compromised data on September 22, 2026, and is now notifying clients and affected individuals.
The incident exposed names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial information, and medical information. According to the notice provided by the law firm, no identity theft or fraud has been identified in connection with the event.
Investigation of the Compromised Workstation
Upon discovering suspicious activity tied to the single employee account, the firm launched an internal investigation to determine the scope of the breach. The unauthorized actor used the remote access vector to acquire specific files from the targeted workstation.
A detailed review of the extracted data ran from the initial April breach through September 22, 2026. The firm stated that notifications are being sent out on behalf of certain clients whose data resided within the affected files.
Response Measures and Consumer Protections
K&L Gates implemented additional security measures around its data privacy architecture following the discovery. Impacted individuals can contact a dedicated assistance line at (844) 959-7137, operating Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time, or reach out by mail at 210 6th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Federal guidelines allow consumers to obtain one free credit report annually from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion via Annual Credit Report. Individuals may also place a one-year initial fraud alert or a seven-year extended fraud alert on their credit files. Placing a credit freeze prohibits credit bureaus from releasing file information without express authorization, though it may delay future credit applications.
Additional educational resources and reporting channels are available through the Federal Trade Commission at IdentityTheft.gov or by calling 1 (877) 438-4338. Consumers can also review rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.