Terence “Terry” Cushing has built a career shaped by discipline, curiosity, and steady progress. Born in Schenectady, New York and raised in Exton, Pennsylvania, he grew up in a household that valued learning and structure. His father worked as a chemical engineer and later in environmental consulting, while his mother focused on raising Terry and his brother. From an early age, Terry learned the importance of balance. Sports played a central role in his life. He played football and later joined a ski club, travelling across the Northeast and developing a lifelong love of movement and challenge.

Terry studied International Affairs at George Washington University, graduating in 1996. The degree sharpened his interest in systems, rules, and how decisions ripple outward. 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. The experience grounded him in precision and clarity. Terry then spent nearly twenty years in private practice, working on product liability, commercial litigation, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters. He earned partnership roles at Jennings Strouss and later at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, where he led teams and built a substantial client base.

Today, Terry serves as Senior Corporate Counsel at Republic Services. His work reflects a belief in preparation, calm judgement, and long-term thinking. Outside of work, he enjoys travelling, weightlifting, languages, and staying curious about the world.