Mullen Coughlin, Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Mullen Coughlin is proud to support, and participate in, Zywave’s 2026 Cyber Risk Conference on October 29 in New York. The Cyber Risk Conference is a full day of learning and networking with the global cyber industry ecosystem offering expert insights into cyber threats, regulatory and industry trends, insurance market conditions, and risk management and quantification.

As part of the Conference, Kevin E. Dolan, Partner & Co-Chair of Mullen Coughlin’s Advisory Compliance group engages in a one-on-one discussion with the FBI’s Amit Kachhia-Patel. This session, “On the Front Lines in an Age of Rising Cyber Threats,” addresses the state of play for nation-state cyber activity, discusses proactive strategies for businesses, and outlines how to collaborate effectively with law enforcement.

Learn more about the Conference here.

Effective October 12, 2026, Mullen Coughlin LLC elevated three (3) Incident Response attorneys to Partner – Samuel Bonsall, James McCarrick, and Joshua Ullmann. Each of these individuals have earned this promotion through their dedication to the Firm and its clients, collaboration with colleagues and industry partners, and commitment to data privacy and security law.

Sian Schafle, Chair of the Firm’s Incident Response practice group, said of the promotions, “We are excited to see Sam, James, and Josh succeed and grow into the Partner role at Mullen Coughlin. These promotions not only represent an exciting achievement for these individuals, but also reflect the continued growth and strength of Mullen Coughlin.”

“Our philosophy has always been to invest in the professional and personal development of our current team,” added Managing Member Jennifer Coughlin. “These promotions are a direct translation of these investments, and we look forward to the individual and collaborative contributions these three new Partners will bring to the Firm, our practice, and the broader data privacy and cybersecurity ecosystem.”

Congratulations Sam, James, and Josh on this well-earned achievement!

Managing Member Jennifer A. Coughlin joins the ABA’s Products Liability & Life Sciences Regional CLE Program on October 22, presenting the session “Tick Tock: The First 72 Hours of a Cyber Incident” alongside Sarah Dufendach of Beazley, Margaux Weintraub of Marsh MMA, and Jennifer Polliard of IronGate Security.

What happens when the call comes in notifying you that systems are compromised, operations are disrupted, and sensitive data may be at risk? Jenn and the panelists walk attendees through the crucial first hours after a data privacy and security incident occurs and examine what needs to be done first from all key areas of incident response including legal, digital forensics, insurance, and communications. The panel also explores how these decisions impact business’ operations, regulatory and litigation exposure, insurance coverage, reputation, and financial bottom line.

Learn more here.