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120 N WASHINGTON SQ, STE 410, ONE MICHIGAN AVENUE BUILDING, LANSING, MI, 48933,
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I consider it a personal challenge when someone tells me they've brought me an unsolvable problem, such as a bill that's "never" going to pass - or whatever the task may be. Yes, there may be a deep history of conflict, sometimes decades old. And the parties may be seemingly intractable, heels and hearts dug in on both sides. Compromise is an art and, in today's divisive culture, increasingly a lost one. But this is my wheelhouse. Tell me where you want to go, and I will outwork and outthink everyone to get you there.
1) ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS LP
2) Binti, Inc.
6) GOTION INC
8) HEALTHCARE DISTRIBUTION ALLIANCE
9) MI CENTRAL
10) MICHIGAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION
Transition Director, Michigan Office of the Attorney General Elect, 2010
Assistant Attorney General, Michigan Office of Attorney General, 2011-2012
Environmental Advisory Rules Committee, Michigan Office of Regulatory Reinvention (Chair, Remediation Subcommittee) - 2011-2012
Collaborative Stakeholder Initiative, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 2012
Criteria Stakeholder Advisory Group, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 2014-2015
Landscape Architect Ad Hoc Committee, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing - 2020-present
Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors (2024-26)
Hispanic Center of West Michigan, Board of Directors (2022-25)
Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Chair, Energy and Environment Committee (2021-Present)
West Michigan Air and Waste Management Association
National Brownfields Association
Republican National Lawyers Association
Gracefully navigating the intersection of law, policy and politics, Troy Cumings is a Warner partner and government affairs attorney who specializes in achieving solutions to complex and contentious government affairs issues. He has served as a primary advocate for some of the most polarizing and high-profile issues in Michigan over the past 10 years.
Troy is regarded as one of the lead proponents in the state on environmental policy, but has extensive experience with a myriad of other policy areas, including health care, child welfare, tax, economic incentives, labor, energy, mining, licensing, religious issues and banking. One of the top campaign-finance and election lawyers in the state, he regularly represents statewide candidates and ballot initiatives, local and state public officials, PACs, nonprofit entities and political parties.
Launching Warner's Government Affairs practice in 2007, Troy hasn't looked back, effectively bringing the lobbying strengths of K Street to Lansing. Most lobbyists in Michigan are not lawyers, which qualifies Troy somewhat uniquely to finesse the laws and policies that may impact businesses and organizations with a Michigan presence. His impact often transcends Michigan borders, reaching other states, Washington, D.C. or globally.
A recently administered "Kolbe A Index Test," which measures the instinctive way that individuals take action when they strive, confirmed Troy's somewhat rare "quick starter" quality. But his clients would confirm this and could speak to his ease in idea generation, as well as his strong relationship and consensus-building skills - all must-have attributes in a sought-after lobbyist. While Troy always plays to win, he effectively "plays well" with other lawyers and lobbyists. Wherever in Michigan, D.C. or well beyond, this is how successful business gets done - and Troy gets it done.
100 Corewell Dr NW, MC 6481, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503,
100 Corewell Dr NW, MC 6481, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503,
