
Brian J. Coughlin
Partner
Overview
Brian Coughlin has more than twenty years of experience advising businesses on immigration issues including employment authorization, corporate policy drafting, employee training, and regulatory enforcement and compliance. He also counsels employers on immigration-related due diligence issues, helping to manage risk in connection with business combinations, restructuring, and startups. Brian assists clients in preparing employment-based and family-based immigrant petitions, U.S. lawful permanent residence processing, and all categories of nonimmigrant visas.
Brian is committed to the use of innovative technology and business processes to streamline his practice and create solutions to challenging legal and case production issues. He represents clients across all industries, including engineering services, management and IT consulting, automotive, manufacturing, logistics and travel, biotech, communications technology, and media. Brian’s clients range from small, venture-backed start-ups to some of the world’s largest corporate employers.
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Event
Jan 13, 2026
2026 Staffing Summit
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Dec 3, 2025
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Oct 10, 2025
News
Sep 25, 2025
Immigration Partner Discusses DOL’s Project Firewall
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Sep 3, 2025
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Aug 14, 2025