American League of Lobbyists

ALL President Dave Wenhold with CSL Vice President Natko Vlahovic

Last month, ALL President Dave Wenhold was a guest of the Croatian Society of Lobbyists (CSL) and the keynote speaker for the Third International Lobbying Conference in Zagraeb, Croatia, which brought government relations professionals from all over the southeastern European region together in Zagraeb. Dave met with lobbyists from Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia and Macedonia, as well as meetings with key government ministers and officials. ALL was invited to the conference by Croatian lobbyist and the CSL Vice President, Natko Vlahovic, to discuss how lobbying works in the U.S. and how they can emulate our system in a new, post-communist democracy. For more pictures of this great conference, please follow this link.

ALL Helps Sponsor National Press Club Charity

ALL Team Members Latasha Kindrick, PAC Outsourcing LLC; Brittany Carter, Lobbyists.Info; Janice Brannon, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Don Erickson, Security Industry Association; Paul Kangas, Assurant; and Jeff Patch, Center for Competitive Politics. Team Member Paul Kanitra, Keys to the Capitol, is not pictured.

The American League of Lobbyists was a cosponsor of the NPC's July 17 "Beat the Deadline" 5K race providing scholarships for journalism students.

Welcome to the American League of Lobbyists (ALL) Web Site!

Welcome to American League of Lobbyists website. We are the preeminent national organization that represents government relations and public affairs professionals. Our mission is to "enhance the development of professionalism, competence and high ethical standards for advocates in the public policy arena, and to collectively address challenges which affect the First Amendment right to 'petition the government for redress of grievances.'"

As professional lobbyists, we perform a tremendously important service not only to our employers and clients but also to the public at large, in an ethical, legal and Constitutional manner. ALL members adhere to a principled Code of Ethics that focuses on promoting the highest level of ethical lobbying in the country. Additionally, the League stresses the importance of continued education of the lobbying community by promoting the Lobbying Certificate Program which helps those of all skill levels improve their knowledge of the legislative process and lobbying profession.

Over the next year, the American League of Lobbyist we will be working to educate people on the lobbying process, and why every American should be an advocate at some level. The government is too immense and complex, which makes it difficult for decision-makers to clearly see an issue from all vantage points and to identify the best course of action. Lobbyists serve as educators and information envoys to help legislators and the administration make informed and logical decisions. Lobbyists represent every walk of life in an effort to make sure their voices and issues are heard by decision makers.

The American League of Lobbyists believes that through transparency, continued ethical representation and a strong educational campaign, we will help Americans understand the critical roles that lobbyists play in our society. The right to petition the government is central to ensuring that this country will always be one of the people, by the people and for the people and lobbyists help convey that message.

Membership in the league is open to any full-time, professionally employed lobbyist, at either the state or federal level. Our membership keeps growing and we looking forward to providing more member value and opportunities to our members in 2009.

To join the League, click here. Also, feel free to send us your comments through the "Contact Us" page. Thank you for visiting our web site.
Dave Wenhold, CAE, PLC
President of the American League of Lobbyists

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Established in 1979 as a nonprofit organization, The American League of Lobbyists (ALL) is the national professional association dedicated exclusively to lobbying. ALL's mission is to enhance the development of professionalism, competence and high ethical standards for advocates in the public policy arena, and to collectively address challenges affecting the first amendment right to “petition the government for redress of grievances.”

ALL actively encourages the advancement of ethical lobbying practices. Our Code of Ethics has been recognized as an important document that serves to strengthen our image and enhance our role as a vital and respected link in the democratic process. The League provides timely updates for the membership on laws and regulations governing lobbying through programs, e-updates and written analyses.