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

  • Richard J. Aponte-Boyd Partner
    (267) 930-4888

    Richard 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) 930-4766

    James A. Cope is a Partner at Mullen Coughlin where he focuses his practice on assisting clients with data privacy […]

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  • J Coughlin Jennifer A. Coughlin Partner & Managing Member
    (267) 930-4774

    Jennifer A. Coughlin is a Founding Partner of Mullen Coughlin and its Managing Member, guiding the Firm in its commitment […]

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  • C DiIenno Christopher J. DiIenno Partner
    (267) 930-4775

    Christopher 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) 930-5327

    Elizabeth (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) 930-4861

    Kevin 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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  • E Finn Edward J. Finn Partner
    (267) 930-4776

    A Partner at Mullen Coughlin, Ed Finn assists organizations in various industry groups with ensuring compliance with a wide variety […]

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  • B Fox Brian F. Fox Partner
    (267) 930-4777

    Brian 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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  • A Freind Angelina W. Freind Partner
    (267) 930-4782

    Angelina 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) 930-2098

    Paulyne 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 Privacy Litigation Associate

Mullen Coughlin strengthened its Privacy Litigation practice this past August with the addition of Associate Edgar F. Navarrete.

Based in California and with over five (5) years of litigation experience, Edgar will continue to defend organizations in single plaintiff and class action privacy and security litigation, as well as from alleged violations of consumer protection and state privacy and information security laws.

Edgar is licensed to practice in California and is fluent in Spanish. He received his J.D. from Loyola Law School.

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Breached! A Live Cyber Attack Response Simulation

Mullen Coughlin LLC UK Partner Cameron Carr visits Orlando, FL on September 30 to participate in a live ransomware attack simulation at the International Association of Claim Professionals (ICAP) 2024 Annual Conference.

Joined by cyber insurance and incident response professionals Karrieann Couture (Aon), Jonathan Rajewski (Charles River Associates) and Don Wyper (Digital Mint Cyber), Cameron provides Breach Counsel advice throughout the mock data privacy and security incident response scenario including with the claims management process; the overseeing of the forensic investigation by a DFIR firm; identifying legal and regulatory obligations; ransom negotiation and payment; and post-incident litigation or regulatory investigation.

Learn more about ICAP and its Annual Conference here.

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The Cyber-Crime Threat Landscape and Emerging Technologies

Managing Member Jennifer A. Coughlin presents the Keynote Address at the Fidelity Law Association’s 30th Annual Conference in Philadelphia on September 25.

Jenn’s Keynote addresses the current sophisticated cybercrime threat landscape based on real-life case studies and statistics, highlighting the importance of implementing robust cybersecurity measures. She also discusses emerging technologies, such as AI and deepfakes, and how they can be used in a positive manner to enhance security, detect threats and protect sensitive information.

The Fidelity Law Association is a non-profit dedicated to facilitating prompt and fair handling of fidelity claims. Learn more, and register to attend the conference, here.

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