Patrick Cushing is an attorney and seasoned state lobbyist with experience crafting policy in both the public and private sectors. Patrick uses his blend of public sector, business development, marketing and legal experience to help clients develop a cohesive legislative and executive advocacy strategy. Patrick’s clients include large state-wide associations, multinational corporations, Virginia-based businesses and small startups.
Patrick Cushing is an attorney and seasoned state lobbyist with experience crafting policy in both the public and private sectors. Patrick uses his blend of public sector, business development, marketing and legal experience to help clients develop a cohesive legislative and executive advocacy strategy. Patrick’s clients include large state-wide associations, multinational corporations, Virginia-based businesses and small startups.
Patrick offers his clients a perspective gained over the course of five years serving as a nonpartisan staff attorney within the General Assembly. During this time, Patrick was the lead attorney for the House Science and Technology and the Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services committees. He was also involved in planning, organizing and staffing meetings for the Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS). As a lobbyist, Patrick has first-hand experience working with legislators, agency heads and members of the Governor’s Cabinet to transform policy initiatives into legislative solutions.
Prior to joining Williams Mullen, Patrick served as the vice president of government relations at the Alliance Group where he provided government affairs, marketing and public relations services to several statewide associations and private businesses. Over the course of his career, Patrick has worked extensively with clients in the fields of alcohol beverage control, information technology, economic development, education, energy, transportation and association management. Whether you need help crafting policy or executing on a finely tuned advocacy strategy, Patrick can help your business or association navigate the complexities of state government.
Patrick has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Virginia Super Lawyers magazine (2013-present). He also served on Governor-elect Ralph Northam's Policy Council on Transportation.
He earned his undergraduate degree from James Madison University with double majors in integrated science and technology and political science and his Juris Doctor degree from Roger Williams University School of Law.
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05.04.2022
New Virginia Prompt Payment Statutes Invalidate Most 'Pay When Paid' Clauses
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04.18.2022
Virginia DEQ Issues Implementation Framework for its Recent Stormwater Memorandum for Solar Projects
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04.01.2022
Williams Mullen 2022 Virginia General Assembly Session Overview
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03.31.2022
Virginia DEQ Issues More Stringent Stormwater Management Policy for Solar Projects
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02.09.2022
Combined Federal, VA and NC Government Resources for COVID-19
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01.12.2022
Anticipated Issues in the Virginia 2022 Legislative Session
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04.08.2021
Williams Mullen 2021 Virginia General Assembly Session Overview
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11.04.2020
2020 Virginia Election Report
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10.21.2020
2020 Virginia Special Session Report
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05.07.2020
35 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 13 Named 2020 Rising Stars
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04.24.2020
Reconvene Session of the Virginia General Assembly
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04.06.2020
Virginia General Assembly Passes the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) and Several Other Important Renewable Energy Bills
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04.10.2019
47 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 17 Named 2019 Rising Stars
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04.18.2018
53 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 20 Named 2018 Rising Stars
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12.20.2017
4 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to Governor-elect Ralph Northam's Transition Policy Councils
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12.18.2017
Financial Times North America's Innovative Lawyers Report Recognizes Williams Mullen for Launch of Unmanned Systems Association of Virginia
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10.24.2017
Navigating the State and Local Public Procurement Process in Virginia
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04.14.2017
54 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2017 Virginia Super Lawyers List; 21 Named 2017 Rising Stars
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10.31.2016
Unmanned Systems Team Provides Insight on Drone Industry to Virginia Business
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09.20.2016
Richmond Times-Dispatch Covers Launch of Unmanned Systems Association of Virginia
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09.16.2016
Williams Mullen Announces Launch of Unmanned Systems Association of Virginia
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02.17.2016
56 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2016 Virginia Super Lawyers; 22 Named 2016 Rising Stars
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08.05.2015
Patrick Cushing quoted in The Free Lance-Star about Stafford development rules
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04.10.2015
Williams Mullen Virginia Attorneys Named 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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02.03.2015
Williams Mullen Announces the Election of Eight New Partners
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12.05.2014
Williams Mullen Launches Coastal Flooding & Resiliency Team
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11.24.2014
Williams Mullen ABC practice featured in Richmond BizSense
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06.20.2014
Williams Mullen Virginia Attorneys Named 2014 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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03.12.2014
Special Due Diligence Concerns When Buying Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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06.21.2013
Williams Mullen Virginia Attorneys Named 2013 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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03.28.2012
Virginia Legislative Report at the Conclusion of the 2012 Session
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08.31.2022
Navigating the New Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements
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03.31.2022
Virginia Solar & Energy Storage 2022 Legislative Update
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03.31.2021
Virginia Solar & Energy Storage 2021 Legislative Update
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04.01.2020
Webinar: Virginia Clean Economy Act - Blockbuster General Assembly Session
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11.07.2019
Autonomous Technology Summit of Virginia
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03.28.2019
Webinar: Virginia Solar 2019 Legislative Update
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11.15.2017
Selling Unmanned Systems Products and Services to Federal, State and Local Government Agencies
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07.15.2015
Drone and Space Law: Let’s Fly Wisely Continuing Legal Education Seminar - “Survey of State Legislation Governing the Use of UAS”
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03.21.2015
TAGLaw 2015 Southeastern U.S. Regional Meeting - “Drone Law: The Business Potential and Legal Obstacles for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)”