Brian T. Coughlin

Brian Coughlin is an associate and member of Chapman’s Corporate and Securities Department and Investment Management Group. He focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, with an emphasis on private equity investments, as well as equity offerings, private placements, and other equity and debt financing transactions involving both private and public companies.

In addition, Brian represents institutional investors and sponsors of private investment funds, including private equity funds, hedge funds, and other investment vehicles. He works with private fund clients on ongoing fund operations and regulatory compliance.

In the community, Brian serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Lake County, Illinois, where he advocates for the best interests of children involved in the court system.

Prior to joining Chapman, Brian practiced corporate law at an Am Law 200 firm in Chicago and previously served as a manager in the strategy and transactions group at a global accounting firm.