Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
Mullen Coughlin LLC is a law firm uniquely dedicated exclusively to representing organizations facing data privacy events, information security incidents, and the need to address these risks before a crisis hits. Founded by John Mullen, Jennifer Coughlin, Jim Prendergast, and Chris DiIenno, our team of accessible and motivated attorneys have handled thousands of events and possess experience and talent in data breach response, regulatory investigation defense, pre-breach planning and compliance, and privacy litigation defense unmatched in the industry.
Meet Our Team
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Richard J. Aponte-Boyd Partner *protected email*
(267) 930-4888Richard Aponte-Boyd, a Partner at Mullen Coughlin, focuses his practice on data privacy and security incident response. Working with organizations […]
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James A. Cope Partner *protected email*
(267) 930-4766James A. Cope is a Partner at Mullen Coughlin where he focuses his practice on assisting clients with data privacy […]
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Jennifer A. Coughlin Partner & Managing Member *protected email*
(267) 930-4774Jennifer A. Coughlin is a Founding Partner of Mullen Coughlin and its Managing Member, guiding the Firm in its commitment […]
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Christopher J. DiIenno Partner *protected email*
(267) 930-4775Christopher Dilenno is a Founding Partner of Mullen Coughlin, focusing his practice on assisting organizations as they respond to, and […]
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Elizabeth R. Dill Partner & Co-Chair, Advisory Compliance *protected email*
(267) 930-5327Elizabeth (Liz) Dill, CIPP/US is a Partner at Mullen Coughlin, located in Richmond, Virginia. She focuses her practice on counseling […]
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Kevin E. Dolan Partner & Co-Chair, Advisory Compliance *protected email*
(267) 930-4861Kevin E. Dolan is a Partner at Mullen Coughlin and Co-Chair of the Firm’s Advisory Compliance practice group. As Co-Chair, […]
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Edward J. Finn Partner *protected email*
(267) 930-4776A Partner at Mullen Coughlin, Ed Finn assists organizations in various industry groups with ensuring compliance with a wide variety […]
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Brian F. Fox Partner *protected email*
(267) 930-4777Brian Fox focuses his practice on privacy and data security matters, helping clients navigate the various state, federal and international laws that govern the protection of data. When a privacy event occurs, he assists clients with locating the source of the breach, identifies affected individuals and prepares the legally required notice to individuals and regulatory officials.
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Angelina W. Freind Partner *protected email*
(267) 930-4782Angelina Freind is a Partner with Mullen Coughlin, LLC. Ms. Freind assists clients with the preparation for and response to data security incidents.
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Paulyne Gardner Partner & Co-Chair, Privacy Litigation and Regulatory Investigation *protected email*
(267) 930-2098Paulyne Gardner is a Partner in Mullen Coughlin’s Privacy Litigation practice, handling all aspects of third-party claims, including single-plaintiff and […]
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Firm News & Events
Mullen Coughlin Welcomes New Advisory Compliance Associate
Mullen Coughlin LLC welcomed Associate James P. Bradley, Jr. to the Firm’s Devon, PA office in June, practicing in the Advisory Compliance practice area counseling organizations with pre-incident and proactive data privacy and information security services and solutions.
An experienced data privacy attorney, James is well-versed in over 400 international data privacy, information security and cloud computing laws and regulations from over 95 countries. Using his prior experience as the primary project manager facilitating cross-border data clearance for organizations around the world, James ensures that his clients are able to comply with various state, federal and international laws and regulations governing the handling of employee, client, customer and business partner data.
James received his J.D. from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law and is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
Read MoreCybersecurity: The Growing Partnership Between HR and Risk Management
At NFP’s August 22 Elevate Conference in Oklahoma City, Mullen Coughlin Partner Amanda Harvey joins NFP’s Courtney Maugé (SVP, Cyber Practice) on the session, “Cybersecurity: The Growing Partnership Between HR and Risk Management.”
Designed for HR professionals, this discussion taps into the insights of three important perspectives when preparing for and responding to a data privacy and security incident: Incident Response, Breach Coach counsel and cyber insurance.
Amanda, using Mullen Coughlin’s collective experience in responding to and investigating over 2,000 incidents so-far in 2024, provides attendees with the latest cyber threats, common mistakes made by employees that lead to cyber incidents and tips on how HR professionals can work hand-in-hand with risk management to harden their organization’s cybersecurity posture.
The Elevate Conference provides an opportunity for HR and benefits professionals to learn about tools and resources that are available to make the best choices for their employees and their organization.
Learn more here: https://events.nfp.com/event/a186f355-67e7-485c-ad3b-a63b1fc7f11e/summary.
Read MoreLiving Through the Nightmare: An Interactive Exercise on a Cyber Incident
At the 2024 CFMA Louisiana Construction Conference in New Orleans on August 8, Mullen Coughlin Partner Carolyn Purwin Ryan presents the interactive session, “Living Through the Nightmare: An Interactive Exercise on a Cyber Incident.”
Designed for construction company IT and cybersecurity professionals, Carolyn guides attendees through a mock tabletop exercise to see how a construction company handles a data privacy and security incident.
Additionally, Carolyn provides updates on new and upcoming state and federal and data privacy regulations, as well as looks at cyber and incident trends throughout the construction industry.
Learn more about the CFMA LA Construction Conference here: https://www.louisiana.cfmaregional.org/.
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