Terence Cushing is an accomplished attorney with nearly two decades of experience in complex civil litigation and corporate law. He currently serves as Senior Corporate Counsel in Phoenix, AZ.
Terence “Terry” Cushing has built a career shaped by discipline, curiosity, and steady progress. Terry studied International Affairs at George Washington University, graduating in 1996. He went on to earn his law degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2003 and passed the Arizona bar that same year. He later became licensed in Nevada and Texas.
He began his career as a federal law clerk to Judge Earl H. Carroll in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Terry then spent nearly twenty years in private practice, working on product liability, commercial litigation, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters.
Today, Terry serves as Senior Corporate Counsel at Republic Services. His work reflects a belief in preparation, calm judgement, and long-term thinking.
Working in corporate law, especially within a high-pressure environment, demands not only legal expertise but also resilience, adaptability, and strong teamwork. Over nearly twenty years in both litigation and corporate
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