American League of Lobbyists (ALL)
Amicus Curiae
Samuel J. Buffone, Counsel of RecordThe American League of Lobbyists is a national association of more than 500 government relations and public affairs professionals and includes individuals, law and lobbying firms, small and large businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Mr. Buffone is a litigation partner with the law firm of Ropes & Gray, where he specializes in white-collar criminal defense and complex civil cases. He earned his law degree from Georgetown University in 1971. The following is excerpted from the Amicus Curiae Brief for the Respondent as submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on January 19, 1999.The gratuity statute imposes criminal…
