Patricia LeShane

Patricia LeShane

( Connecticut,  )

Sullivan & LeShane, Inc.

Introduction

"I love what I do. I love puzzles. I'm curious and enjoy working with a team to find solutions to the challenges presented to us. Each day is different and I get to pull together a diverse group which shares a common goal to improve a situation. Add politics to the mix and where else could you find such a daily adventure?"

Recommendations  Achievements  Client List  Number of Years as a Lobbyist  Relationships  Biography 
Recommendations

  • "The team at Sullivan & LeShane has provided The Toy Association with outstanding representation. They have a deep understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment and have consistently delivered results on tough issues. They understand our concerns and communicate it accurately to the relevant decision-makers. They are credible, ethical and attentive to client needs. I would recommend them to anyone looking for representation in Connecticut." - Matthew Lenz, Director of State Government Affairs, The Toy Association
  • "Sullivan & LeShane has been a valued partner of ours for many years. They have the relationships and know-how to navigate complex legislative issues and deliver results on behalf of their client. With decades of experience, their entire team is committed to truly understanding the issues that matter to us most and working collaboratively to educate legislators and develop public policy solutions. It's clear that they are well-respected in the halls of the capitol, and they have been an absolute pleasure to work with over the years." - Nick Martin, Director of Public Affairs and Communication, Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
  • "While SHI has been a vendor, working with the State of Connecticut since 1991, we engaged Sullivan & LeShane in 2018. We were looking to get better aligned with the State, and to navigate some roadblocks we had been encountering. It has been a great relationship, and we have had many "wins" that have helped advance SHI strategically within the State. The information and experience that Mike and his team lend to us is invaluable." - Barbara West, Regional Director, SHI

    • Achievements

    In 2020, named by the Hartford Business Journal as one of the top 50 most influential people in Hartford.

    In 2017 she was honored as "Practitioner of the Year" by the Greater CT Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

    In 2005, recognized by the Hartford Business Journal as one of eight top woman business owners.

    Developed and implemented several Connecticut market entry initiatives for a global banking interest, outpatient medical and behavior health facilities and a renewable energy company.

    Led several multi-organizational coalitions to pass landmark legislation on scholarship funding, tort reform, energy deregulation, managed care regulation and tax initiative opposition.

    Drives business strategy and best practices for two separate and widely respected companies.

    Clients

    1) 7710 Insurance

    2) AccentCare

    3) Adobe, Inc.

    4) American Medical Response of CT, Inc.

    5) Association of Social Work Boards

    6) Atrium LLC

    7) Bestech Clean Energy LLC

    8) Bestech Inc. of CT

    9) Borough of Naugatuck

    10) BrightPath

    11) Brooker Memorial

    12) Campbell Soup Company

    13) CCA Analytics

    14) Churchill Downs Incorporated

    15) Cisco Systems, Inc.

    16) Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast

    17) Commercial Services Realty - BT2008 LLC

    18) Connecticut Brewers Guild

    19) Connecticut Creditor Bar Association, Inc.

    20) CT Coalition to End Homelessness

    21) CT Humane Society

    22) CT Junior Republic Assoc.

    23) CT State Medical Society

    24) CT-NAELA Chapter

    25) Environmental Litigation Group PC

    26) EverDriven

    27) GMP Real Estate Solutions

    28) Heritage River Village

    29) International Bottled Water Association

    30) Johnson Controls

    31) KinderCare Education, LLC

    32) Kirchhoff Property Management, Inc.

    33) Lyft, Inc.

    34) Middlesex Hospital

    35) New England Science & Sailing Foundation

    36) Newman Architects, PC

    37) NRG Energy, Inc.

    38) Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling

    39) Open Road Foundation

    40) Payactiv

    41) Plastics Industry Association

    42) RELX Inc.

    43) Revenue Based Finance Coalition

    44) ROVAC

    45) Sea Research Foundation, Inc.

    46) SHI International Corp.

    47) Still River Wellness

    48) Target Corporation

    49) Tekni-Plex, Inc

    50) The Carabetta Companies

    51) The Children's Law Center of CT, Inc.

    52) The City of Danbury

    53) Theraplant, LLC

    54) Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund

    55) Town of East Haven

    56) Town of Somers

    57) Town of Windsor Locks

    58) Tri-S Environmental Services, Inc.

    59) Verizon Communications

    60) Vessel Technologies, Inc

    61) VRSim, Inc

    62) Walgreen Co.

    63) Wilhusky, LLC

    64) Winchester Residential Properties, LLC

    Number of Years as a Lobbyist

    20+ years

    Relationships

    Appointed by the Mayor of Hartford to Chair the Hartford Parking Authority.

    Biography

    Prior to starting Sullivan & LeShane, Inc. (S&L) in 1983 and Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations in 1988, served as Director of External and Public Affairs for a highly respected statewide medical and vocational rehabilitation organization.

    Member and Secretary of the University of Saint Joseph Board of Trustees and chairs the Academic Women's Leadership. Vice Chair of the Washington-based Public Affairs Council, a professional association of corporate/national organizations.

    Holds a Master's Degree in Healthcare Finance from the Rensselaer Lally School of Business and a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Leadership and Community Development from Springfield College. Participated in select executive level programs at Stanford University and McGill University. In addition, participated in the Yale School of Management leadership program.

    Last Updated: February 06, 2024