Mullen Coughlin, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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 […]
Firm News & Events
Navigating Cyberthreats: Empowering Municipal Executives
On January 24 at the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) 2025 Annual Conference – CONNECT351 – Mullen Coughlin Partner Greg Bautista presents on the workshop session, “Navigating Cyberthreats: Empowering Municipal Executives.”
Moderated by Lin Chabra, Sr. Manager of Risk Management at the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIAA), Greg and other panelists will provide the latest intelligence on emerging data privacy and other cybersecurity threats, cyber insurance perspectives and state and federal programs available to support municipalities.
Learn more about CONNECT351 here.
MCUK Partner Cameron Carr Named Finalist as “Cyber Lawyer of the Year” by Intelligent Insurer
Congratulations to Mullen Coughlin UK (MCUK) Partner, Cameron Carr, for being named a “Cyber Lawyer of the Year” finalist for Intelligent Insurer’s Cyber Insurance Awards Europe 2025. This award “acknowledges an individual lawyer who has gone above and beyond to help their clients to navigate the legal complexities of cyber incidents.”
Nominated by industry peers across the UK, Europe and abroad, Cameron’s nomination and selection as a finalist underscores his commitment to data privacy and security incident response, information security crisis management and cybersecurity law. It also showcases MCUK’s growth into the UK and international market after its founding in January 2024. Since then, MCUK, led by Cameron, has handled over 170 data privacy and security incidents and grown the London office to include one additional partner (Richard Hall) and two associates (Alex Dimitrov and Alex DiMeo).
The winner of the “Cyber Lawyer of the Year” award, as well as the other 22 categories, will be selected by 14 judges composed of cyber insurance professionals from around the globe and announced at the February 5 award ceremony in London. Learn more here.
Mullen Coughlin Elevates Seven Law Clerks to Associate Attorney
Mullen Coughlin LLC is happy to announce the elevation of seven (7) law clerks to Associate Attorney in the Incident Response (IR) practice group – Elisabeth Wright, Landon Holben, Taylor Sargent, Megan Palmer, Devin Forbush, Julia Peare and Paige Ross – after their admittance to their respective state bar associations: Pennsylvania, Maine, Massachusetts and Ohio.
While a Law Clerk with the Firm during and after law school, the new attorneys worked closely with the IR team to assisting with the compiling of necessary information regarding data privacy and security incidents, as well as conducting legal research and providing analysis regarding applicable privacy and information security laws and regulations. This valuable experience and knowledge gained during their clerkship guides their counsel when responding to, and investigating, data privacy and security incidents and liaising with cyber insurance carriers and brokers, law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
Elisabeth and Landon received their J.D. from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law; Taylor and Megan from Temple University Beasley School of Law; Devin from University of Maine Law School; Julia from Roger Williams University School of Law; and Paige from Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.