National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics

03/13/2024

📰 News Release

NILE is against the act of shadow lobbying and is urging Congress to work with us and the lobbying profession to implement changes to the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) to update the definition of lobbying for the modern world to promote ethical and transparent lobbying.

Read the news release here:

Fairfax, VA – The First Amendment of the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights of free speech, free press, petition, and assembly. These rights assure that all political parties, interest groups, and individuals can influence the making of laws and governmental policies. Al...

03/06/2024

🖥️ Join us for a powerhouse webinar to explore cutting-edge strategies and insights for effective coalition building.

🗓️ March 8th
🕚 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET

🎤 Meet our Expert Panel:

Moderator: Austin O'Boyle, Director of Advocacy, Aristotle

⇢ Hailey Borden, Dir. of Business Coalitions, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer

⇢ John Byrd, President of Government Affairs, Miller/Wenhold Capitol Strategies, LLC

⇢ Jordan F. Howard, Counsel, Federal Construction & Regulatory Affairs, Associated General Contractors of America

⇢ Regina Luzincourt, Director of Government Affairs, Toyota North America

🔗 Register now to take your coalition-building skills to the next level: https://lnkd.in/dg8vBjR

02/08/2024

🖥️ Upcoming Webinar: Mastering the Appropriations Process

Join us on Feb 13 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm ET for an insightful session led by industry experts to learn how to navigate the complexities of appropriations with confidence.

🎙️Speakers

➣ Alex Pinson, Policy Advisor, DLA Piper
➣ Liz Albertine, Policy Advisor, DLA Piper

Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/yeMt50QzjOC

01/09/2024

🔊 Attention all lobbyists and advocates!

Don't miss the upcoming webinar that could redefine your financial strategy!

🌐 Webinar Title: "Waiting Until Retirement is Not a Financial Strategy: What Lobbyists Need to Know Before it's Too Late"

🗓 Date: January 18, 2024

🕚 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Speakers:
🎤 Eli Weissman, CFP®, CPWA®, Spire Wealth Management
🎤 Joseph Belcher, Lanigan Ryan, P.C.

This is a great opportunity to learn unique aspects applicable to different segments of the lobbying community, including W2 employees, equity partners in firms, and solo practitioners.

🔒 Secure your spot today! Register here: https://lobbyinginstitute.wildapricot.org/event-5526396

01/01/2024

🥂 Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

May the coming year be filled with prosperity, integrity, and meaningful connections.

12/07/2023

The National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics is thrilled to announce that Thomas Susman, Strategic Advisor at the American Bar Association, has been chosen as the distinguished recipient of our inaugural NILE Lifetime Achievement Award!

🌐 About Tom Susman:
Tom’s journey to becoming a valued expert on diverse lobbying issues started when he worked on Capitol Hill in the 1970s on lobbying reform legislation. He was involved in the development of the Lobbying Disclosure Act and the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. Tom has remained engaged on behalf of the lobbying community in efforts to update these laws, as well as the Foreign Agents Registration Act, ever since.

👏 Celebrating Excellence:
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes Mr. Susman's remarkable accomplishments and his unwavering commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and public service. His extensive experience, coupled with a steadfast dedication to ethical lobbying practices, has set a benchmark for excellence in the profession.

🔗 Impact on the Profession:
Tom was the founding editor and a major contributor to the first edition of the ABA Lobbying Manual and is currently working to produce the sixth edition of this valuable volume. He also initiated the development and publication of All Politics Is Local, a guide produced in collaboration with state bar leaders to help bar organizations lobby on issues related to access to justice.

🏆The NILE Lifetime Achievement Award is bestowed upon individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the advancement of lobbying and ethics. Mr. Susman's lasting impact on the profession is unparalleled, and we congratulate him on his outstanding achievements.

11/14/2023

🥂 Announcing 2023 Top Lobbyist Recipients

These remarkable individuals have not only demonstrated exceptional skills in advocacy but have also shown innovation, thought leadership, and a commitment to ethical practices. Their stellar reputation among clients and peers speaks volumes about their dedication and expertise in shaping positive change.

What sets them apart is not just professional excellence, but their active contribution to the community through charity and pro bono work. These advocates go above and beyond, making a positive impact beyond the boardroom and into the lives of those they serve.

Join us in applauding the 2023 Top Lobbyists for their unwavering dedication, expertise, and commitment to making a difference.

View 2023 Top Lobbyist Recipients here:

11/03/2023

🏆 NILE Members: Join us at the 2023 Top Lobbyist Reception!

🎩 Get ready to don your finest black-tie attire and step into the world of influence and advocacy. We are thrilled to invite you to the most prestigious event of the year!

🏛️ Venue: The Kennedy Caucus Room
📍 Location: Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC
📆 Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

🥂 Indulge in an evening of elegance and celebration as we honor the outstanding recipients in one of the grandest and most historic rooms in the nation's capital. The Kennedy Caucus Room has witnessed pivotal moments in American history, and we're excited to continue this tradition of excellence.

Don't miss this chance to network with some of the most influential figures in the industry.

A special big thanks to our reception partner Leadership Connect

📢 Reserve your spot now, and make history with us!

NILE MEMBERS: https://ow.ly/nlsP50Q3ZGa



Stay tuned for more updates and the release of the 2023 Top Lobbyist recipients on November 14 at 10 a.m.

09/08/2023

⚡️2023 Top Lobbyist Nomination Process is OPEN!

For Lobbyists - By Lobbyists! Each year NILE sets out to create an annual Top Lobbyist list to recognize and spotlight the excellent work done by lobbyists, PAC managers/directors, and grassroots professionals within our profession. This distinction aims to be representative of the profession, not based on who you know and where you work. Nominations are evaluated blindly by fellow lobbyists to ensure receiving the honor of Top Lobbyist is 100% merit-based.

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond this year, is respected by their peers and clients, has been innovative in their field, or has had legislative success?

NILE wants to showcase true industry leaders, but we need your help.

Nominate your 2023 Top Lobbyist by October 20, 2023. The list will be announced on November 14, 2023.

Learn more and nominate here:

Nomination process for NILE's 2023 Top Lobbyist is open until October 20, 2023.

09/04/2023

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

08/29/2023

🖥️ Upcoming Webinar on Capitol Hill Fly-Ins

With many organizations beginning to plan for their 2024 fly-ins, some important questions are worth considering. To answer these questions join us and our expert panelists on Thursday, September 14 at 10 am ET.

Panelist:
⇢ John Byrd, President, Miller/Wenhold Capitol Strategies, LLC
⇢ Allison Cunningham, Senior Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy, American Gas Association
⇢ Omair Mirza, VP, Federal Government Relations, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
⇢ Kirstie Tucker, Founder, D.C. Fly-Ins
⇢ Ibn Akbar Salaam, MBA, Director, Federal Legislative Affairs, WM
⇢ Moderator: Tommy Goodwin, VP of Government Affairs, Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance

Register Here: https://www.lobbyinginstitute.com/events1

Thanks to our partners, Leadership Connect and Ivan Adler (The Lobbyist Hunter)

08/24/2023

The Congressional Staff Appreciation Ice Cream Social was a success! Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday to support and thank Congressional staff for all they do. Thanks to Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his team for supporting this event and thanks to all of our sponsors:

State and Federal Communications
Ivan Adler (The Lobbyist Hunter)
Leadership Connect
IIBEC
American Maritime Congress
Washington Government Relations Group Foundation
Miller/Wenhold Capitol Strategies, LLC
CRD Associates

08/22/2023

🍦Join us on tomorrow for a Congressional Staff Appreciation Ice Cream Social!

On Aug 23 from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm we will be in the Rayburn Foyer to express our appreciation for congressional staff, whose contribution to the legislative process is crucial.

All are welcome!

Thanks to our partners:
Ivan Adler (The Lobbyist Hunter)
State and Federal Communications
Leadership Connect
Miller/Wenhold Capitol Strategies, LLC
IIBEC
Washington Government Relations Group Foundation
The American Maritime Congress
Capitol Meteorologics
CRD Associates

08/18/2023

Competing for that dream job?

Join us on August 21 at 10 am ET to hear our panelists of recruiters and lobbyists discuss how to set yourself up for your next big move!

Speakers:
Moderator: Ivan Adler (The Lobbyist Hunter), Ivan Adler & Associates
David Ris, The McCormick Group
Nat Bell, DLA Piper
Michael Crosby, Leadership Connect
Regina Luzincourt, Toyota

Register here: https://ow.ly/fEn350PzOAM

Thanks to our partners Leadership Connect and Ivan Adler & Associates

08/16/2023

Congressional staff are the heart and soul of Capitol Hill. Join the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics as we celebrate congressional staff with an ice cream social on Wednesday August 23 from 1:30-3:30 pm in the Rayburn Foyer. Help us recognize the third week of August as National Congressional Staff Recognition Week.

Come on out and join us in celebrating congressional staff! Hope all congressional staff will allow us the opportunity to say thank you for all you do!! IIBEC State and Federal Communications Ivan Adler (The Lobbyist Hunter) Tom Fahy Miller/Wenhold Capitol Strategies, LLC Washington Government Relations Group Foundation American Maritime Congress Leadership Connect

Date: August 23, 2023
Time: 1:30-3:30 pm
Location: Rayburn Foyer

08/16/2023

With more ways than ever for stakeholders to make their voices heard, sometimes your organization must look beyond just traditional lobbying efforts to move the needle on policy.

Join us on August 22 at 10 am ET to hear our panelists discuss the need for a comprehensive approach to advocacy.

🎤 Speakers:
Moderator: Austin O'Boyle, Aristotle
Andre Del Valle, Pennsylvania Apartment Association
Jeff Evans, American Society of Association Executives
Tommy Goodwin, Exhibitors & Conferences Alliance

Register here: https://ow.ly/f08H50PzOPH

Thanks to our partners Leadership Connect and Ivan Adler & Associates

07/28/2023

We want to thank Reps. Connolly, Graves, Steil, and Morelle for introducing a resolution honoring the dedication and hard work of Congressional staff. We have been working hard with Members of Congress to introduce this resolution recognizing the third week of August as National Congressional Staff Recognition Week.

Join us at the inaugural Congressional Staff Appreciation Ice Cream Social on August 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm in the Rayburn Foyer. All are welcome!

Read the Press Release Here: https://ow.ly/OOM150Pnx8w

07/10/2023

Great program this morning with Gene Moran on the topic of quantifying your worth as a lobbyist.

Thank you Gene for speaking! Thank you Jocelyn Hong for your support as well today.

07/04/2023

We hope you all have an excellent 4th of July with friends and family. 🇺🇸

06/29/2023

🏛️ Join us in Washington, D.C!

Our upcoming program on July 12 from 10 am - 11 am will be in-person at the Capitol Hill Club. Join us to hear Gene Moran, Founding President of Capitol Integration, discuss how to communicate your lobbying value to clients. It's time for all of us to promote rather than just defend our profession!

Register Here: https://ow.ly/m9Wt50OZF94

06/23/2023

Thanks to ASAE for strongly supporting the constitutional right to lobby.

"The National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE) issued a statement this week voicing support for safeguards against corruption but opposing attempts by lawmakers to prevent anyone from serving as a registered lobbyist. “It is the only profession here Congress routinely attempts to prevent people from performing functions protected by the U.S. Constitution,” NILE said in its statement. “If it’s legally done, it’s not the role of Congress to tell people who they can and cannot represent.”

Read ASAE's article here:

The House and Senate are working to draft a Department […]

06/21/2023

🖥️ Upcoming Webinar | June 27 | 9am-10am ET

Join us next Tuesday to learn about using analytics in lobbying!

Moderator: David Summers, Head of Government Relations, Project Management Institute

Panelists:
⇢ Mark Ames, Director of Government Affairs, American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
⇢ Austin O'Boyle O’Boyle, Director of Advocacy, Aristotle
⇢ Maria Matthews, CAE, Manager of Government Affairs, Metro Washington Airport Authority
⇢ Michael Crosby, CEO, Leadership Connect

Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dg8vBjR

06/13/2023

🖥️ This Friday - Upcoming Webinar

Join us this Friday at 9 am ET to hear our panelists give an update on lobbying post-covid. Now that the Capitol Complex is open, what COVID-era policies or protocols have stuck around?

Speakers:
⇢ Quardricos Driskell, Director of Government Affairs, Health Management Academy
⇢ Carol Kresse, Scheduler, Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT)
⇢ Eriade Williams, Principal, theGROUP
⇢ Mondi Kumbula-Fraser, VP of Government Relations & General Counsel, Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
⇢ Becca Salter, Director of Operations, Convergence Media

Register Here: https://ow.ly/m23W50OMQKH

06/06/2023

🖥️ This Friday - Upcoming Webinar!

Join us June 9 at 9 am ET to hear our excellent panelists discuss finding work/life balance within the government affairs profession.

Moderator: Stephanie Craig, President, Kith.co

Panelists
⇢ Ariel Gonzalez, Esq., MA, Principal, Chamber Hill Strategies
⇢ Ashli Palmer, Principal, Resolution Public Affairs
⇢ Rebecca Sinclair, COO, McBride Consulting and Business Development Group
⇢ Eriade Williams, Principal, theGROUP DC

Register Here: http://ow.ly/PJxQ50Oph2r

05/29/2023

In honor of Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you to all who have served. 🇺🇸

05/19/2023

🖥️ Upcoming Webinar - June 9

Join us on June 9 at 9 am ET to hear our excellent panelists discuss finding work/life balance within the government affairs profession.

Moderator: Stephanie Craig, President, Kith.co

Panelists
⇢ Ariel Gonzalez, Principal, Chamber Hill Strategies
⇢ Ashli Palmer, Principal, Resolution Public Affairs
⇢ Rebecca Sinclair, COO, McBride Consulting and Business Development Group
⇢ Eriade Williams, Principal, theGROUP DC

Register Here: http://ow.ly/PJxQ50Oph2r

05/12/2023

NILE is supportive of the modernization of the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA). Thank you to Kevin McCarthy and his team for working with us since last November and hearing our concerns about the current LDA process.

The Speaker informed us this week that the House Clerk is beginning the process of revamping the LDA filing process. This is an effort to update the electronic filing system to make it easier and more efficient for the profession to use. It will also make it more accessible to the public.

We applaud this effort and plan to continue to work with the Speaker on this process. It is good for us and it sends a signal to the public that we are upholding the highest level of ethics when it comes to our rights under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

04/11/2023

Join NILE friends, Leadership Connect, on April 20th for their upcoming Webinar!

Leadership Connect is hosting a webinar where panelists will discuss:

✓ Best practices for achieving sustainable procurement
✓ What infrastructure is needed to make this EO possible
✓ How specific agencies have reacted to the new executive requirements for sustainability
✓ How this executive order has impacted federal procurement.

Listen in as the panelists reflect on the past year and how they’ve overcome barriers to implementing this Executive Order, with a focus on sustainable acquisition and procurement practices.

Register Here:

Government leaders today have a vision for the future and a unique opportunity to modernize their agencies in ways that can improve stakeholder experience, security, and operational efficiency. Despite lingering supply chain resource constraints, organizations can take the leap from transactional co...

02/21/2023

💻 Upcoming Webinar

Join us on Feb 23 at 9 am ET to hear Mark Ames discuss how to score big in advocacy by applying advanced analytical techniques.

Register here: http://ow.ly/4ZQv50MXZtE

02/09/2023

Thank you to everyone that joined us for breakfast this morning with Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK)!