Christopher T. Cushing

A Managing Director, Federal Strategies Team

101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Suite 900
Washington, D.C., 20001

T 202.689.2974
F 202.689.2955

chris.cushing@nelsonmullins.com

Chris Cushing has 30 years of experience in government, politics, and corporate public policy issues, and is an experienced political advisor and strategist, having served in leadership positions on winning presidential campaigns on three continents.

Experience

Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Experience

Represents clients in transactions and investments in which there is an interaction among political, business, regulatory, and legal environments
Clients include multinational corporations, banks and financial institutions, health care providers, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, major industry associations, and domestic and foreign start-up ventures
Represents sovereign governments, heads of state, and opposition candidates worldwide
Practice includes assisting government and business clients in public issues and political risk management, strategy development, and legislative and regulatory counseling for defense and homeland security, economic development, financial services, healthcare policy, international trade, public/private partnerships, renewable energy, tax policy, and state and local government issues
Has lectured at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, the Institute of Management & Administration, the Public Forum Institute, and is a speaker in the United States and abroad. Topics include:
- “What Your Board of Directors Must Know About a Crisis Management Plan,” examining the development of an effective crisis management plan, including anticipating and preparing for a crisis and handling communication and public relations issues
- “Proper Influence: Responsible Federal, State and Local Lobbying,” focusing on best practices for effective and ethical lobbying.

Previous Professional Experience

Partner, WolfBlock Public Strategies, LLC (2005 –2009)
Founder, President, The Commonwealth Group, a multistate government relations firm (1988 – 2005)
Principal Advisor to former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (1986 – 1988)
Former Director of Government Relations, Boston Capital Corporation, a leading real estate financing and investment firm (1984 – 1986)

Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Experience

Represents clients in transactions and investments in which there is an interaction among political, business, regulatory, and legal environments
Clients include multinational corporations, banks and financial institutions, health care providers, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, major industry associations, and domestic and foreign start-up ventures
Represents sovereign governments, heads of state, and opposition candidates worldwide
Practice includes assisting government and business clients in public issues and political risk management, strategy development, and legislative and regulatory counseling for defense and homeland security, economic development, financial services, healthcare policy, international trade, public/private partnerships, renewable energy, tax policy, and state and local government issues
Has lectured at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, the Institute of Management & Administration, the Public Forum Institute, and is a speaker in the United States and abroad. Topics include:
- “What Your Board of Directors Must Know About a Crisis Management Plan,” examining the development of an effective crisis management plan, including anticipating and preparing for a crisis and handling communication and public relations issues
- “Proper Influence: Responsible Federal, State and Local Lobbying,” focusing on best practices for effective and ethical lobbying.

Previous Professional Experience

Partner, WolfBlock Public Strategies, LLC (2005 –2009)
Founder, President, The Commonwealth Group, a multistate government relations firm (1988 – 2005)
Principal Advisor to former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (1986 – 1988)
Former Director of Government Relations, Boston Capital Corporation, a leading real estate financing and investment firm (1984 – 1986)

Articles & Speeches

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Professional Activities

Past Chairman, The International Committee of The University Club of Washington D.C.
American Foreign Service Association
Foreign Service Retirees Association of Florida
National Conference of Republican County Officials
Republican Party of Palm Beach County, Florida
National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics
The George Town Club
The Loudon Fairfax Hunt
Masters of Foxhounds Association
Arizona State Society
Florida State Society
Palm Beach Yacht Club

Overview

Experience

Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Experience

Represents clients in transactions and investments in which there is an interaction among political, business, regulatory, and legal environments
Clients include multinational corporations, banks and financial institutions, health care providers, nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, major industry associations, and domestic and foreign start-up ventures
Represents sovereign governments, heads of state, and opposition candidates worldwide
Practice includes assisting government and business clients in public issues and political risk management, strategy development, and legislative and regulatory counseling for defense and homeland security, economic development, financial services, healthcare policy, international trade, public/private partnerships, renewable energy, tax policy, and state and local government issues
Has lectured at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, the Institute of Management & Administration, the Public Forum Institute, and is a speaker in the United States and abroad. Topics include:
- “What Your Board of Directors Must Know About a Crisis Management Plan,” examining the development of an effective crisis management plan, including anticipating and preparing for a crisis and handling communication and public relations issues
- “Proper Influence: Responsible Federal, State and Local Lobbying,” focusing on best practices for effective and ethical lobbying.

Previous Professional Experience

Partner, WolfBlock Public Strategies, LLC (2005 –2009)
Founder, President, The Commonwealth Group, a multistate government relations firm (1988 – 2005)
Principal Advisor to former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole (1986 – 1988)
Former Director of Government Relations, Boston Capital Corporation, a leading real estate financing and investment firm (1984 – 1986)

Education

Bowdoin College, BA, Government and Legal Studies; Economics (1984)

Areas of Focus

Industries

Articles & Speeches

Visit Idea Exchange

Professional Activities

Past Chairman, The International Committee of The University Club of Washington D.C.
American Foreign Service Association
Foreign Service Retirees Association of Florida
National Conference of Republican County Officials
Republican Party of Palm Beach County, Florida
National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics
The George Town Club
The Loudon Fairfax Hunt
Masters of Foxhounds Association
Arizona State Society
Florida State Society
Palm Beach Yacht Club