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Brian J. Coughlin

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Service Focus

  • Counseling and Advice
  • Immigration
  • Employers' Rapid Response Team for DHS Raids

Industry Focus

  • Life Sciences and Pharma
  • Transportation and Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain
  • Education
  • Energy
  • K-12 Institutions
  • PEO Advocacy and Protection
  • Hospitality
  • Staffing
  • Tech
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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.

Brian joined Fisher Phillips after practicing immigration law at several prominent U.S. and global law firms. He is frequently invited to speak and publish on business immigration topics.

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., 2005, Suffolk University Law School
  • B.A., 2001, Boston College

Bar Admissions

  • Massachusetts

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Recognitions

  • Massachusetts Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2013-2016)
  • Recommended as a leading practitioner for Immigration Law by The Legal 500 United States (2023)

Affiliations

Professional Activities

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Boston Bar Association, Co-Chair of the Immigration Steering Committee
  • Council for Global Immigration
  • MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
  • USA 500 Clubs

Insights

  • Event

    02/13/25

    2025 Staffing Summit

    Benjamin M. Ebbink, Robert M. Robenalt, Rebecca Bovinet, Brian J. Coughlin, Harrison Thorne

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  • Event

    02/11/25

    Immigration in the Remote Work Era

    Brian J. Coughlin, Edwina C. Kye

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  • Insights

    02/06/25

    Immigration Enforcement FAQs for K-12 Schools in New Trump Era

    Jennifer B. Carroll, Brian J. Coughlin, Radhika Mehta, Angelica M. Ochoa, Kristin L. Smith

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  • Insights

    01/28/25

    From Immigration Raids to DEI and Bathroom Access: How K-12 Schools Should Respond to the First Week of Trump Executive Orders

    Sheila M. Abron, Jennifer B. Carroll, Brian J. Coughlin, Sarah Leon, Radhika Mehta, Angelica M. Ochoa, Jenna B. Rubin, Kristin L. Smith

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  • Insights

    12/20/24

    Colleges and Universities Caution International Students About Winter Break Travels: What Your School Needs to Know

    Jocelyn Campanaro, Brian J. Coughlin, Connie Yang

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  • Insights

    10/07/24

    The Next Generation of E-Verify: A Brief Guide for PEOs

    Brian J. Coughlin, Catherine “Ree” Harper

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  • Insights

    08/02/24

    Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your August To-Do List

    Edwin G. Foulke Jr., Robin Repass, Lauren Laing, Richard R. Meneghello, Lisa Nagele-Piazza, Benjamin M. Ebbink, Braden Lawes, Rick Grimaldi, Jonathan Crook, Michael P. Elkon, Risa B. Boerner, Lauren Frisch, Sean Kingston, Andrew J. Sommer, Abby H. Putzulu, Sophia Botti, David J. Walton, Steven M. Bernstein, Sheldon J. Blumling, Todd A. Lyon, Joshua D. Nadreau, John M. Polson, Brian J. Coughlin, Madison Keller, Monica Snyder Perl, Melissa Camire, Sarah Wieselthier, Sheila M. Abron, Megan C. Winter, Darcey M. Groden, Usama Kahf

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  • Insights

    07/30/24

    USCIS Announces Second H-1B Lottery for FY 2025: 4 Points for Employers

    Brian J. Coughlin

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  • Insights

    04/11/24

    The FP Visa Bulletin for May: Dates for Filing and an Employer’s Immigration Action Plan

    Brian J. Coughlin

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  • Event

    12/06/23

    Advanced Topics in Immigration Compliance: Embracing The New Form I-9

    Davis C. Bae, Brian J. Coughlin, Alexandra LaCombe

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