National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics

09/14/2026

⚖️ Could your organization’s advocacy activities trigger FARA registration?

Join NILE for a practical discussion on the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), including when it applies, how it differs from the LDA, registration requirements and exemptions, and recent enforcement trends.

Featuring:
Fred D. D***o, Partner, Nossaman LLP
Thomas M. Susman, Strategic Advisor, American Bar Association

📅 September 24 | 12–1 p.m. ET

Know where the line is before you cross it.

Register today:

Description:The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) has become one of the most closely watched—and frequently misunderstood—laws affecting government affairs professionals, attorneys, consultants, public relations firms, nonprofits, and organizations with international connections. Increased ...

09/03/2026

🏆 Who deserves to be named one of the Top 100 Lobbyists of 2026?

You know the person.

The lobbyist who delivered when it mattered.

The PAC professional who found a better way to get results.

The grassroots advocate who turned engagement into impact.

Now is your chance to recognize them.

Nominations are officially OPEN for the 2026 NILE Top Lobbyist Awards.

These awards aren’t about who you know or where you work. They’re about merit, impact, excellence, and a commitment to ethics.

Know someone who made a difference in 2026? Nominate them.

📅 Nominations close October 2, 2026
🏆 Winners announced October 22
🥂 Awards Gala November 2 | Washington, D.C.

The National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Top Lobbyist Awards, recognizing 100 outstanding lobbyists, PAC professionals, and grassroots advocates from across the country.

07/14/2026

LDA compliance isn't just about filing on time, it's about getting it right.

As enforcement expectations continue to evolve, organizations need to understand not only what to report, but how to navigate increasingly complex disclosure requirements with confidence.

Join us for an interactive webinar featuring two of the most respected voices in lobbying law and ethics:
• Fred D***o, Partner, Nossaman LLP
• Thomas Susman, Strategic Advisor, American Bar Association

Register Here: https://lobbyinginstitute.wildapricot.org/event-6763179

07/02/2026

As we celebrate Independence Day, we also mark the beginning of America's 250th year—a milestone that invites us to reflect on the principles that have shaped our nation since 1776.

One of those principles is the right to petition the government.

Long before it was called lobbying, citizens, merchants, veterans, religious leaders, and community advocates petitioned lawmakers, debated public policy, and made their voices heard.

The Founders recognized that representative government depends on an informed and engaged citizenry, ultimately enshrining the right "to petition the Government for a redress of grievances" in the First Amendment.

For 250 years, advocacy has helped shape our nation's history—from expanding civil rights and improving public health to advancing innovation, strengthening communities, and ensuring that diverse voices are heard in the policymaking process.

Professional lobbyists continue this tradition by helping organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and associations communicate expertise to policymakers while operating within ethical and transparent standards.

At the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics, we are proud to advance professionalism, integrity, and ethical advocacy, values that strengthen both our profession and our democracy.

As America begins its 250th year, we celebrate not only our nation's founding but also the enduring constitutional freedoms that make representative government possible.

Happy Independence Day, and here's to America's next 250 years.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day reminds us that the American story has always been carried forward by extraordinary sacrifice.

Today we honor those who gave their lives in service to this nation - and remember the responsibility that comes with the freedoms they defended. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Not all networking events are created equal.

Sometimes the best conversations happen over a great pour.

👥 A small group of industry peers
📍 An intimate, conversation-friendly setting
🤝 Time to actually connect (no crowded room, no rush)

This is networking done right.

Save your spot: https://ow.ly/Wmly50YCs6P

05/14/2026

Testimony doesn’t end when the hearing adjourns—it’s just getting started.

In today’s fast-moving, media-driven landscape, how your message performs outside the room can matter just as much as what’s said inside it.

Join William LaForge for an inside look at how modern congressional testimony is being shaped, delivered, and amplified—and what that means for today’s advocates.

🗓 May 20, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM ET
💻 Zoom Webinar
🎟️ https://ow.ly/IA9P50YS3ox

05/12/2026

We’re one week out from our breakfast with Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI).

If staying ahead of policy developments—and building relationships on Capitol Hill—is a priority, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Seats are limited: https://ow.ly/qGio50YS3FK

05/07/2026

Most organizations say they want “partners”…

…but still treat service providers like vendors.

For professionals who rely on service providers every day, this discussion offers real-world insight into how to maximize those partnerships, avoid common pitfalls, and leverage outside expertise more strategically. It’s an opportunity to rethink how we engage providers—not as vendors, but as true partners—and to walk away with practical ideas that strengthen performance, efficiency, and impact in an ever-changing landscape.

NILE Member Only Event: https://ow.ly/avIC50YCrTk

05/04/2026

Congressional testimony isn’t just about what’s said in the room anymore—it’s about how it lives beyond it.

Join us on May 20 as William LaForge, author of Testifying Before Congress, breaks down how advocates and lobbyists are adapting to a media-driven hearing environment where soundbites, headlines, and digital amplification shape outcomes.

This session goes beyond the basics to explore how to craft testimony that resonates with lawmakers, staff, media, and the public—simultaneously.

🗓 Wednesday, May 20, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM ET
💻 Zoom Webinar
🎟️ https://ow.ly/IA9P50YS3ox