Become a Member
We are focused on growing our membership and providing members with the tools to help them be successful in their profession. We will be growing our suite of member benefits and educational offerings to help lobbyists and government affairs professionals at all stages in their career.
Your membership will not only help you and your career, but will also signal your support of an open, accessible, and well-informed government that fosters the public trust and values the significant role lobbyists and government relations professionals play in the public’s right to be represented before government.
All Memberships Include
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Free admission to all Lunch n' Learns, Panel & Roundtable discussions, Networking Events, & Member of Congress Briefings (including access to archived recordings of these programs in the members only section of our website)
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​Access to our Ethics Hotline​
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Access to our Public Policy Certificate Program (PPC) - including discounted pricing on our PPC courses
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Member only discount codes to our partnering organizations
MEMBERS ONLY
Access exclusive Professional Development Seminars/Workshops and Member of Congress Briefings
Sh*t Lobbyists Should Know
Video Type: Panel Discussion
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Speakers:
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Didier Barjon, LA, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
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Alaura Ervin, Senior LA, Sen. John Cornyn
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John Howes, Counsel, Rep. Marcy Kaptur
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Casey Quinn, Health Policy Advisor, Rep. Brad Wenstrup
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Moderator: Brian Hess, VP, Emmer Consulting & the Goodfriend Group. NILE NexGen Chair
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Challenges, Risk, Rewards: Women in the Lobbying Profession
Video Type: Panel Discussion
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Speakers:
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Cristina Antelo, Principal, Ferox Strategies
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Brianne Doura-Schawohl, VP of U.S. Policy & Strategic Development, Epic Risk Management
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Jocelyn Hong, Principal, Jocelyn Hong & Associates
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Marla Grossman, Partner, ACG Advocacy
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Panel Discussion with Congressional Staff on Fly-Ins
Video Type: Panel Discussion
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Speakers:
Jake Hilkin, LD, Rep. Ralph Norman
Faith Ammen, Deputy Chief of Staff, Rep. Jackie Walorski
James Hampson, Chief of Staff, Rep. Dan Bishop
Art Motta, Policy Advisor, Rep. Eric Swalwell
Interview and Resume Prep in a Virtual World
Video Type: Seminar
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Speaker: Kenny Dougherty, Corporate & Government Affairs Practice, Russell Reynolds Associates
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Building Your Professional Brand - Resume Workshop
Video Type: Workshop
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Speaker: Linda Cassel
MEMBER BENEFITS
Jobs Board
Have an opening at your organization?
Let Nicole (nsmith@mwcapitol.com) know and we'll post below.
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Ethics Hotline
NILE is offering members the opportunity to pose questions to Tom Susman, Chair of our Ethics Committee and a recognized expert on lobbying ethics and regulation.
While Tom will not give legal advice, but he has agreed to try to respond to your lobbying ethics inquiries informally by email or telephone for NILE’s Ethics Hotline.
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To take advantage of this member service you can reach Tom at 202-662-1765 or thomas.susman@americanbar.org to request a consultation.
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Mentor Program
We think it’s important to connect up-and-coming members of our profession with their more established colleagues, to facilitate dialogues and lasting relationships that benefit both mentor and mentee. If you choose, your participation in this program will be kept confidential.
Click below to get started!
Member Profile
WE WANT TO SHOW YOU OFF!
We want to highlight the great work our members are doing.
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Have an innovative or interesting idea on the lobbying profession or a specific policy area for our podcast or blog?
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Have you seen recent legislative, PAC, or grassroots advocacy success that we can highlight on social media?
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Are you an advocate for diversity within the lobbying profession? We'd love to highlight your work!
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Doing great pro-bono work? Let us know for a profile!
If you would like to be highlighted on our social media, YouTube channel, Podcast show, or blog let Nicole know to see how we can show off your accomplishments and ideas!
Email Nicole at nsmith@mwcapitol.com
RFP Database
We are in the beginning stages of creating a lobbying RFP database for NILE members only. Being a NILE members projects a commitment to ethics that is valued. We are here to connect prospective clients with our members. Our goal is to grow this section into a true database as an added benefit for NILE members.