
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.
Insights
Insights
Aug 6, 2026
10 Ways PEOs Can Manage I-9 Compliance Risks While Supporting Clients
Event
Jul 30, 2026
19th Annual Employment Law Symposium
News
Jul 30, 2026
Brian Coughlin Discusses H-1B Fee Ruling Fallout with Global Mobility Lawyer
Event
Jul 7, 2026
H-1B Under Pressure: Wage Levels, Enforcement, and Green Card Uncertainty
News
Jun 9, 2026
Immigration Partner Reacts to H-1B Fee Ruling
Insights
May 29, 2026
Employer Checklist for June 2026