The Association of Talent Agents (ATA) is a trade association that represents talent agencies across the United States. Since 1937, ATA has been responsible for legislative advocacy and negotiating agency franchise agreements and regulations with major entertainment guilds. With over 100 member companies, ATA provides best practices, education, seminars, networking events, conferences, news bulletins, expert opinions, and day-to-day support to its members. The association also provides negotiation, interpretation, construction, and advice concerning talent representation agreements. In addition, ATA's Equal Opportunity Task Force seeks to remove barriers to entry and promotion among members of communities disproportionately excluded from employment in the talent agency industry.