Practising Law Institute (PLI) Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: Practising Law Institute (PLI)

• Mission: PLI is a nonprofit learning organization dedicated to keeping attorneys and other professionals at the forefront of knowledge and expertise, as well as preparing them to fulfill their pro bono responsibilities.

• Founded: 1933

• Founder: Harold P. Seligson

• Key People:

• Sharon L. Crane, President

• Samantha Goldsberry, Secretary

• Craig A. Miller, Chief Customer Officer

• Kara L. O’Brien, Chief Content Officer

• Rafael Pérez, Chief Human Resources Officer

• Christopher Rousseau, Chief Information Officer

• Emilia Sima, Chief Financial Officer

• David M. Smith, Chief Marketing Officer

• Kirsten E. Talmage, SVP Strategic Planning and Business Analysis

• Board Chairs: Adrian E. Dollard, Chair of the Board

• Headquarters: No information is available

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Notable For: PLI is renowned for its high-quality, accredited, continuing legal and professional education programs delivered by volunteer faculty including prominent lawyers, judges, investment bankers, and government regulators.

Products

• Education Programs:

• Formats: Offered in a variety of formats, including live in-person, live webcast, and on-demand. Covers 33 practice areas.

• Key Features: Accredited by recognized bodies, led by expert faculty.

• Patent Office Exam Course:

• Description: A comprehensive course offered online and in physical locations, tailored to comply with current USPTO rules.

• PLI Press:

• Publications: Annually publishes over 100 titles, including Treatises, Practice Guides, Answer Books, and more.

• PLI PLUS:

• Description: An online research platform offering access to over 100,000 legal documents including Transcripts, Journals, and more.

• Interactive Learning Center:

• Key Feature: Provides award-winning, realistic simulation programs for immersive learning experiences.

Recent Developments

• April 18, 2024: Practising Law Institute held elections for Board of Trustees at Annual Meeting.

• October 25, 2023: Launched DEI Connect to foster diversity and inclusion.

• April 9, 2024: Introduced Corporate Counsel Corner, a new resource tailored for the in-house legal community.

• 2023 Developments:

• March 27, 2024: Released a treatise on Income Tax Opportunities and Traps for Transfers After Death.

• March 25, 2024: Enhanced learning experience through a redesigned media player.

• January 25, 2024: Published a new treatise covering Corporate Valuation in M&A.

• October 16, 2023: Industry awards for the Interactive Strategic Listening Program.

• New Programs:

• Interactive Wellness Program: Earned ACLEA Recognition for Innovation on July 24, 2024.

• New Mobile App Introduction on March 30, 2023.

• Partnerships:

• January 5, 2023: Collaboration with NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) to provide CLE programming.

This company research report presents an extensive view of PLI based on the available data, focusing on its educational mission, leadership, products, and recent developments in advancing legal education and maintaining professional excellence.