Patrick Sullivan

Patrick Sullivan

( Connecticut,  )

Sullivan & LeShane, Inc.

Introduction

"We've been nationally recognized for our integrated public relations/government relations services as well as leveraging social media to impact government actions; we set the tone for building a prosperous future for our clients. Any problem can be solved and any issue can be resolved with strategic thinking and bringing the right people to the table. That is our culture at Sullivan & LeShane."

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

    Secured the initial state funding needed for UConn to build Gampel Pavilion.

    Led the government relations team for several industry mergers requiring approvals from the Office of the Attorney General, State Legislature and other regulatory bodies.

    Point person working with the City of Stamford, resulting in $240 million in infrastructure funds.

    Sought after political strategist with close ties to every major statewide and local political leader in the state.

    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

    A veteran political strategist, played key roles in the presidential campaigns of Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and former Senator Robert Dole, as well the campaigns of former Congresswoman Nancy Johnson, Senator Joseph Lieberman and several Connecticut governors. Most recently served as a senior adviser for two U.S. Senate campaigns and trusted thought leader for two Connecticut Governors.

    Biography

    Graduate of Fairfield University with a BS in Sociology.

    Began lobbying career with the Hartford Chamber of Commerce, and then with Connecticut's largest beverage trade association. In 1983, joined his partner Paddi LeShane in founding S&L and, five years later, they founded Sullivan & LeShane Public Relations, Inc. (SLPR)

    Last Updated: February 06, 2024