Patrick Maines

Patrick Maines

President, The Media Institute

Patrick D. Maines has been president of The Media Institute since 1984. The Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, headquartered in Washington. Through publications, conferences, seminars, and legal filings, the Institute promotes a strong First Amendment and sound communications policy. The work of the Institute is supported by contributions from a wide range of media companies and foundations.<br /> <br /> During his tenure as president, Mr. Maines has designed and directed all of the Institute’s program activities. In addition, he has formulated the Institute’s policy positions on a wide array of issues including copyright, emerging technology, competition and concentration, and content and structural regulation of the electronic media.<br /> <br /> Prior to joining the Institute, Mr. Maines had careers in corporate public affairs and publishing in New York City.