Mullen Coughlin Named Cyber Law Firm of the Year 2024
Mullen Coughlin has achieved remarkable recognition by being named the Cyber Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Zywave Cyber Risk Awards. Additionally, Partner Carolyn Purwin Ryan received the prestigious Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year – Attorney award. Nearly 10,000 peers from the cyber insurance and industry sectors voted for these distinguished honors.
A Six-Year Winning Streak
This marks the sixth time Mullen Coughlin has won the Cyber Law Firm of the Year award, including consecutive victories from 2021 to 2023. The accolade underscores the firm's exceptional work in the cyber insurance domain over the past year.
In 2023 alone, Mullen Coughlin managed:
- Nearly 4,000 data privacy and security incidents
- Provided advice to over 500 organizations on proactive compliance
- Represented more than 250 clients in privacy litigation and regulatory investigations
Unwavering Commitment to Cyber Law
John F. Mullen, CEO of Mullen Coughlin, expressed immense pride in the firm's accomplishments:
"Our team works around the clock – 24/7/365 – to provide the most effective and efficient legal counsel for our clients, and this award recognizes once again our unbridled commitment to the industry and data privacy law."
Carolyn Purwin Ryan: An Industry Leader
Carolyn Purwin Ryan was honored as the Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year – Attorney. This award emphasizes her dedication and expertise as a Breach Coach attorney and as a crucial resource for the cyber insurance community, involving carriers, brokers, and regulatory bodies. Though nominated in 2023, this is her first win. Previous recipients from Mullen Coughlin include John F. Mullen in 2017 and 2018 and Jennifer A. Coughlin in 2022.
Carolyn's reaction was one of heartfelt gratitude:
"I am gushing and thrilled for this honor. I am so grateful to my cyber industry friends, my Mullen Coughlin colleagues, and the numerous industry partners we work with for their continued support."
Recognizing Excellence
Jennifer A. Coughlin, Managing Member, praised Carolyn's accomplishments:
"Carolyn is a true professional and a leader in the cyber insurance industry and for Mullen Coughlin. She is not only a thoughtful and knowledgeable data privacy attorney and Breach Coach, but she is also one of the most encouraging and positive persons I know. This honor solidifies her accomplishments as a go-to resource for our cyber insurance clients, their insureds, and our industry partners."
Conclusion
John F. Mullen added:
"These awards are a true testament to Mullen Coughlin's hard work, unparalleled experience, and devotion to the cyber industry and our clients, business partners, and law enforcement."
Mullen Coughlin's continuous recognition affirms the firm's leadership and extraordinary contributions to cyber law and data privacy, underscoring their role as a trusted partner in the industry.
