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
Lobbying & Ethics
Course
Speaker Bio
Prior to joining the ABA in 2008, he was a partner in the Washington Office of Ropes & Gray LLP for over 27 years, where his work included counseling, litigation, and lobbying on a wide range of issues. Mr. Susman also spent 12 years in various capacities in the U.S. Senate, including Chief Counsel to the Antitrust Subcommittee, General Counsel to the Judiciary Committee, and Legislative Director for Senator Edward M. Kennedy.
Tom Susman
Strategic Advisor, American Bar Association
Required Course
Description
Recent controversies in Washington, DC and beyond have highlighted the importance of ethics to the work of association government relations and advocacy professionals. With thousands of associations working to influence public policy and drive change at the state, local, and national level, it is critical that associations and those who represent them carry out their advocacy work ethically, transparently, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
During this session we will explore real life case studies of unethical lobbying behavior, review the ' rules of the road' for government relations and advocacy professionals, and lead a discussion of best practices for avoiding ethical conflicts of interest.