About PLI

Practising Law Institute is a nonprofit learning organization dedicated to keeping attorneys and other professionals at the forefront of knowledge and expertise. PLI is chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York, and was founded in 1933 by Harold P. Seligson. The organization provides the highest quality, accredited, continuing legal and professional education programs in a variety of formats which are delivered by more than 4,000 volunteer faculty including prominent lawyers, judges, investment bankers, accountants, corporate counsel, and U.S. and international government regulators. PLI publishes a comprehensive library of Treatises, Course Handbooks, Answer Books and Journals also available through the PLI PLUS online platform. The essence of PLI’s mission is its commitment to the pro bono community.   

PLI Mission Statement

Practising Law Institute (“PLI”) is a nonprofit learning organization dedicated to keeping attorneys and professionals at the forefront of knowledge and expertise, as well as preparing them to fulfill their pro bono responsibilities.

PLI Management Team

Sharon L. Crane, President

Alan G. Cohen, Chief Business Officer

Craig Miller, Senior Vice President, Membership & Accreditation

Kara L. O’Brien, Vice President, Programs

Christopher Rousseau, Chief Information Officer

Emilia Sima, Vice President, Accounting

David Smith, Vice President, Marketing and Communications

Joan D. Sternberg, Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Anita C. Shapiro, President Emerita - In Memoriam

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