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Patricia Lynch, President:

Pat Lynch established (PLA) in January of 2001, ushering in a new generation of lobbyists. At the core of her business philosophy is a commitment to providing superior client service with an extraordinary team of experienced and bi-partisan government relations specialists.Delivering optimal results for her clients, Pat has set the standard for the industry. With this strong foundation and its absolute integrity, PLA is already one of the top three lobbying and government relations groups in Albany. The New York Times called her rise “astonishing” and spoke of Ms. Lynch in an editorial piece as the “Grand dame of the lobbyist corps.” The Associated Press said there is no “equivalent to her success.”

For the eight years prior to the establishment of PLA, Pat served as a top staff member to the Speaker of the Assembly, Sheldon Silver. During her tenure in the Speaker’s office, Pat’s responsibilities included setting legislative policy, directing media strategy and negotiating with the Executive Chamber on budget and legislative initiatives. In addition, she oversaw all political components affiliated with the Speaker’s role. Her position brought Pat into close working contact with leaders in the Assembly and Senate as well as with both political parties. Her many accomplishments have earned her universal respect.

Also within Pat’s public service portfolio are several years on Capitol Hill in Washington DC where she worked as a chief aide to two members of Congress and close to a decade of experience in Albany as head of the Senate Minority Communications and Correspondence units. Outside of PLA, Pat serves on the boards of My Sister’s Place, a shelter for battered women and their children, dedicated to eradicating domestic violence, the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries and the Palace Theatre, a performing arts center in Albany.

Altogether, Pat brings close to 25 years of government and political experience in both the New York State Legislature and Congress. Pat is proud to have assembled a well-seasoned team of Associates whose portfolios’ complement the talents and expertise she has brought to bear in the formation of Patricia Lynch Associates.