American League of Lobbyists

Breaking News!

Click on image for larger version	ALL Response to Presidential Candidates & DNC About Lobbyist Contributions The ALL Board of Directors on June 6th issued a strong press release decrying both the recent attacks on lobbyists by presidential candidates as well as the Democratic National Committee's decision to refuse contributions from lobbyists or PACs. The statement defends the right to lobby under the First Amendment of the Constitution and points out the hypocrisy of candidates' statements about lobbyists. Click here for full statement.

Successful 2008 Capital PurSuit Drive Commended by House Speaker Pelosi Event chairman Dave Wenhold, Miller/Wenhold Capitol Strategies, thanked volunteers and contributors for making the 2008 suit drive another huge success. The final tally was 11,304 items of clothing donated with a conservative market value of over $500,000. These donations are immediately redistributed to low-income adults and at-risk youth who are trying to enter or re-enter the workforce. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi attended the drive, thanking contributors and remarking that the drive demonstrates how assistance can provide a second chance for individuals to emerge as leaders in the workforce and their communities. Representatives Ron Kind of Wisconsin and Loretta Sanchez of California were also present and supported the drive. Men's Wearhouse partnered with the American League of Lobbyists in sponsoring the clothing drive. Click here for complete press release.	Click on image for larger version

Welcome to the American League of Lobbyists (ALL) Web Site!
Brian Pallasch We hope you find useful the resources that are provided for both ALL members and the general public.
The mission of the League 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.'"
The 110th Congress is busy putting this mission to the test as they make dramatic changes to the ethics rules for Members of Congress and work to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act. ALL has long supported ethics in lobbying, establishing our first code of ethics in 1987, long before the recent scandals and debates. We encourage every lobbyist to comply with our code of ethics, not just League members. As always, our members will comply with the rules and laws that Congress adopts.
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 reaching the 1,000-member mark in 2008. To join the League, just visit the membership page.
Feel free to send us your comments through the "Contact Us" page. Thank you for visiting our web site.
Brian Pallasch
President

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.