AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION for AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
13 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Issues relating to ensuring market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms in foreign countries.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HOLLY O'GRADY COOK | — |
| KRISTI GAINES | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R.7006, Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 - as it relates to federal court and federal public defender funding. FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program, and domestic violence survivors program. FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children Program. FY27 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for foreign assistance related to democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. FY27 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for federal public defenders. FY27 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library of Congress. Activity opposing regulatory and legislative efforts to redefine eligibility for PSLF based on an ambiguous definition of substantial illegal activity Activity in support of a technical fix to ensure that a new tiered Standard Repayment option for student loans is an eligible repayment plan for PSLF purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DENISE A CARDMAN | — |
| HOLLY O'GRADY COOK | — |
| CHRISTINA ENNIS | — |
| DAVID EPPSTEIN | — |
| LARSON FRISBY | — |
| KRISTI GAINES | — |
| KENNETH GOLDSMITH | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
H.R. 20 and S. 852, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HOLLY O'GRADY COOK | — |
| LARSON FRISBY | — |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Withdrawal of Bureau Guidance, Interpretive Rules, Policy Statements, and Advisory Opinions; 12 CFR Chapter X; 90 Fed. Reg. 20084 (May 12, 2025) [withdrawing numerous CFPB guidance documents, including CFPB Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices; Docket No CFPB-2023-0018; 88 Fed. Reg. 21883 (April 12, 2023)-provisions that could require creditor attorneys and law firms to act in the interests of consumers instead of their creditor clients in violation of the attorneys' existing ethical obligations or that would conflict with other existing state court ethical obligations. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers; Document No. 2024-19198; RIN 1506-AB54, 89 Fed. Reg. 70258 (August 29, 2024). H.J.Res. 55, S.J.Res. 15, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network relating to "Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers". H.R. 3213, the Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act. Support favorable assessment of United States laws, regulations, and efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing and oppose any new proposed regulations on US lawyers in upcoming Financial Action Task Force 2026 Mutual Evaluation Report for the US.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HOLLY O'GRADY COOK | — |
| LARSON FRISBY | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
Funding for foreign assistance agencies and programs that promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law. U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation). U.S. funding, engagement, and leadership in international organizations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HOLLY O'GRADY COOK | — |
| LARSON FRISBY | — |
| KRISTI GAINES | — |
Government Issues GOV
S. 2379, H.R. 4602 - the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act. Research and advocacy to urge Congress to authorize additional district and circuit court judgeships in circuits where the Judicial Conference of the United States has determined there is a need based on rising caseloads and complexity of the issues presented for resolution. Comments on General Services Administration Information Collection 3090-0290, System for Award Management Registration Requirements for Financial Assistance Recipients. Issues relating to ensuring that Administrative Law Judges receive similar security protections as their state and federal counterparts. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Withdrawal of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Termination of Rulemaking Proceeding Regarding Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 90 Fed. Reg. 53249 (November 25, 2025)-provisions to regulate certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and to require them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DENISE A CARDMAN | — |
| HOLLY O'GRADY COOK | — |
| DAVID EPPSTEIN | — |
| LARSON FRISBY | — |
Immigration IMM
S. 1965, H.R. 3763, Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act 91 Fed. Reg. 9705 (Feb. 27, 2026), Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals (Interim Final Rule). Issues related to the operation and funding for the Department of Health and Human Service's Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children Program. Issues related to the operation and funding for the DOJ Executive Office for Immigration Review's Legal Orientation Program. Urging governmental agencies to end interviews of unaccompanied children in Office of Refugee Resettlement shelters and instead employ trauma-informed, child-centered practices that honor existing attorney-client relationships.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HOLLY O'GRADY COOK | — |
| CHRISTINA ENNIS | — |
| KRISTI GAINES | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
H.R. 7491, S. 3850 - the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that attorney-client confidentiality extends to email for those in the federal prison system, just as it does for other modes of communication. Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys; Docket No. OAG199; AG Order No. 6653-2026-A; RIN 1105-AB82, 91 Fed. Reg. 10780 (March 5, 2026). Activity in support of funding for federal public defenders for FY2027.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HOLLY O'GRADY COOK | — |
| LARSON FRISBY | — |
| KENNETH GOLDSMITH | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Draft legislation to establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, to provide a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions, and to provide an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HOLLY O'GRADY COOK | — |
| DAVID EPPSTEIN | — |
Education EDU
Activity in support of a technical fix to ensure that a new tiered Standard Repayment option for student loans is an eligible repayment plan for Public Service Loan Forgiveness purposes. Activity in support of preserving the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Activity opposing regulatory and legislative efforts to redefine eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program based on an ambiguous definition of "substantial illegal activity."
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HOLLY O'GRADY COOK | — |
| LARSON FRISBY | — |
| KENNETH GOLDSMITH | — |
Indian/Native American Affairs IND
S. 761, Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2025.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HOLLY O'GRADY COOK | — |
| CHRISTINA ENNIS | — |
Science/Technology SCI
General research as it relates to Artificial Intelligence in the courts and affects on the legal profession.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HOLLY O'GRADY COOK | — |
Veterans VET
Activity in opposition to proposed legislation permitting the Secretary to petition for the appointment of a guardian for patients concerning transition of care decisions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HOLLY O'GRADY COOK | — |
| KENNETH GOLDSMITH | — |
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