American League of Lobbyists Information

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." Above all else that we do, ALL is committed to promoting ethical lobbying. We have been at the forefront of both calling for and helping to write laws that require federal lobbyists to register with Congress. We have promoted transparency so that anyone can use the Internet to see who a lobbyists’ clients are, what legislative bills and issues the lobbyist is working on, and how much the lobbyist is being paid. Our Code of Ethics, to which every member of ALL must subscribe, has been recognized as an important document that shows the commitment of ALL and its members to the professional standards that are required for our role as a vital and respected link in the democratic process. ALL also sponsors a rigorous Lobbying Certificate Program that assures lobbyists have a complete knowledge of the legislative and regulatory processes.