Practising Law Institute

Practising Law Institute Holds Elections for Board of Trustees at Annual Meeting

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Mittwoch, April 24, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Practising Law Institute (PLI), held on April 17, 2024, the following Trustees were reelected for a three-year term: Dawson Horn, III, AIG; Hon.

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  • NEW YORK, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Practising Law Institute (PLI), held on April 17, 2024, the following Trustees were reelected for a three-year term: Dawson Horn, III, AIG; Hon.
  • Dianne T. Renwick, New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department; Samuel W. Seymour, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP; and Lynn K. Neuner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, who also was reelected Vice Chair of the Board for an additional year.
  • At the meeting, the following PLI staff members were reelected as Officers: Sharon L. Crane, President; Alan G. Cohen, Chief Business Officer; Craig A. Miller, Senior Vice President; Kara L. O'Brien, Chief Content Officer; Joan D. Sternberg, Senior Vice President; Christopher Rousseau, Chief Information Officer; Emilia Sima, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer; David M. Smith, Chief Marketing Officer; and Samantha Goldsberry, Secretary.

PLI’s Corporate Counsel Corner Provides Content Tailored for the In-House Legal Community

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Dienstag, April 9, 2024
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PLI’s Corporate Counsel Corner is a hub for legal, leadership, and industry content.

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  • PLI’s Corporate Counsel Corner is a hub for legal, leadership, and industry content.
  • Drawing on extensive research, including interviews with in-house counsel, surveys, and industry studies, the site was developed to meet these professionals’ specific needs.
  • “We recognize that lawyers who practice in-house as general counsel or in similar roles have unique professional development requirements,” says President Sharon L. Crane.
  • Practitioners also have direct access to timely, in-depth programs such as Hot Topics for In-House Counsel , Ethics for In-House Corporate Counsel , and many more, taught by expert faculty.

Practising Law Institute Enhances Learning Experience With Redesigned Media Player

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Montag, März 25, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading nonprofit learning organization Practising Law Institute (PLI) has released a newly redesigned media player as part of its ongoing commitment to innovating and improving the customer experience.

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  • NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading nonprofit learning organization Practising Law Institute (PLI) has released a newly redesigned media player as part of its ongoing commitment to innovating and improving the customer experience.
  • The updated media player provides a user-friendly way to view PLI’s CLE and other programs live, or stream them on demand, on desktop or mobile devices.
  • Drawing on PLI’s expertise in instructional design, the player can be adjusted for various learning styles and meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for strong accessibility (AA).
  • “Like our mobile app, which was fully redesigned and relaunched last year to provide flexible, on-the-go access to our programs, our new media player puts learners first.

Educational Giants Lead the Charge in the Competitive US Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Market Landscape, the Market to Hit $7.98 Billion by 2029 - Arizton

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Donnerstag, März 14, 2024
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Educational companies like National Business Institute, Lawline, and Lorman Education Services are leading the pack, which offers a diverse range of CLE programs.

Key Points: 
  • Educational companies like National Business Institute, Lawline, and Lorman Education Services are leading the pack, which offers a diverse range of CLE programs.
  • These companies face stiff competition from multi-disciplinary educational institutions, standalone law schools, non-profit organizations, Bar Associations, and federal agencies.
  • The demand for quality and affordable legal education is growing, prompting providers to innovate and adapt to industry shifts.
  • Overall, the demand for CLE participation is rising, fueling competition among law organizations, educational companies, and industry-sponsored providers.

Educational Giants Lead the Charge in the Competitive US Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Market Landscape, the Market to Hit $7.98 Billion by 2029 - Arizton

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Donnerstag, März 14, 2024
CLE, Organization, Criminal defense lawyer, University, Learning, COVID-19, School, Diversity, Practising Law Institute, Lawyer, Creativity, ABA, National Association, Workplace, State Bar of California, Nursing

Educational companies like National Business Institute, Lawline, and Lorman Education Services are leading the pack, which offers a diverse range of CLE programs.

Key Points: 
  • Educational companies like National Business Institute, Lawline, and Lorman Education Services are leading the pack, which offers a diverse range of CLE programs.
  • These companies face stiff competition from multi-disciplinary educational institutions, standalone law schools, non-profit organizations, Bar Associations, and federal agencies.
  • The demand for quality and affordable legal education is growing, prompting providers to innovate and adapt to industry shifts.
  • Overall, the demand for CLE participation is rising, fueling competition among law organizations, educational companies, and industry-sponsored providers.

The Sigourney Award Trust Appoints Accomplished Legal And Financial Specialist Michael J Harrington To Attorney Co-Trustee Role

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Donnerstag, Januar 25, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mary Sigourney established The Sigourney Award Trust in 1989 to recognize and reward outstanding psychoanalytic achievements that benefit humankind around the world. Today Analyst Co-trustee Robin A. Deutsch, PhD, introduces Michael J. Harrington, JD, as the new Attorney Co-trustee for The Sigourney Award Trust. The San Francisco resident succeeds Barbara C. Sherland, JD, the Trust's Attorney Co-trustee for the past 14 years.

Key Points: 
  • Today Analyst Co-trustee Robin A. Deutsch, PhD, introduces Michael J. Harrington, JD, as the new Attorney Co-trustee for The Sigourney Award Trust.
  • The San Francisco resident succeeds Barbara C. Sherland, JD, the Trust's Attorney Co-trustee for the past 14 years.
  • His legal and financial proficiency, complemented by his extensive connection with the mental health and psychoanalytic community, make him a fitting choice for the Trust.
  • Stay updated via social platforms for The Sigourney Award on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn @SigourneyAward, and X (formerly Twitter) @sigourney_the.

Burford Capital, PLI Press Publish Comprehensive Reference on Commercial Legal Finance

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Donnerstag, November 2, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global legal finance company Burford Capital announces the release of a new book providing an indispensable overview of the industry and practical introductions to the use of commercial litigation and arbitration finance in key jurisdictions worldwide.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global legal finance company Burford Capital announces the release of a new book providing an indispensable overview of the industry and practical introductions to the use of commercial litigation and arbitration finance in key jurisdictions worldwide.
  • Published by PLI Press, a division of Practising Law Institute, Commercial Legal Finance addresses key questions about legal finance structures, pricing, and mechanics, providing a step-by-step overview of the process for obtaining legal finance.
  • Covering key jurisdictions including the US, England & Wales, Europe, Asia, and Australia, the book addresses ethical considerations for litigants and lawyers, key considerations for commercial litigation, patent litigation and arbitration financing, and a legal finance glossary of terms.
  • “In-house counsel with responsibility for litigation and arbitration, as well as law firm practitioners advising clients in this area, can benefit from a comprehensive reference to the commercial legal finance industry that offers practical guidance on the mechanics of litigation and arbitration finance in key jurisdictions and practice areas around the world,” says David Perla, Co-Chief Operating Officer at Burford Capital, who co-edited the treatise with Co-Chief Operating Officer Aviva Will and Burford’s Suzanne Butters.

Practising Law Institute’s DEI Connect Offers Programs, New Resources to Foster Diversity and Inclusion

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Mittwoch, Oktober 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Practising Law Institute (PLI), a leading nonprofit learning organization, has launched DEI Connect , a new way for professionals to connect with CLE programs and other resources to support and foster more inclusive workplaces.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Practising Law Institute (PLI), a leading nonprofit learning organization, has launched DEI Connect , a new way for professionals to connect with CLE programs and other resources to support and foster more inclusive workplaces.
  • DEI Connect brings together PLI’s many programs related to diversity topics, including addressing implicit bias , embracing generational diversity , improving disability access and inclusion in the law office , advocating for veterans , and understanding attorney wellness through the lens of DEI .
  • In addition, visitors to DEI Connect will find links to informative PLI publications and podcasts on topics such as diversity in the accounting and finance professions, workplace equity and pay transparency, and more.
  • “We know that professionals in law firms and corporations, and practitioners at all levels, are eager for high-quality, innovative, and effective programs on diversity-related topics.

Practising Law Institute’s Interactive Strategic Listening Program Earns Industry Awards

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Montag, Oktober 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Practising Law Institute, a leading nonprofit learning organization, has been recognized by two independent organizations for its unique CLE program, Strategic Listening for Lawyers .

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Practising Law Institute, a leading nonprofit learning organization, has been recognized by two independent organizations for its unique CLE program, Strategic Listening for Lawyers .
  • In addition, Strategic Listening for Lawyers earned a Silver Telly for Training (For Corporate Use) — Non-Broadcast in recognition of its exceptional video quality.
  • Strategic Listening for Lawyers was spearheaded by Alicia Aiken of the Danu Center for Strategic Advocacy .
  • Strategic Listening for Lawyers focuses on common listening contexts for attorneys: client conversations, opposing counsel negotiations, and shared casework with colleagues.

Practising Law Institute Named to Fast Company’s “Brands That Matter” 2023

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Donnerstag, Oktober 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Practising Law Institute, the leading nonprofit provider of continuing legal education and training resources for lawyers and other professionals, has been named to Fast Company magazine’s prestigious list of “ Brands That Matter ” for 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Practising Law Institute, the leading nonprofit provider of continuing legal education and training resources for lawyers and other professionals, has been named to Fast Company magazine’s prestigious list of “ Brands That Matter ” for 2023.
  • The app, Fast Company writes, is “crucial to expanding access and knowledge related to legal matters,” including pro bono and racial inequity.
  • Fast Company’s 2023 Brands That Matter list recognizes companies that have communicated and demonstrated brand purpose, and are leading on social action, sustainability, inclusivity, and fun.
  • “Though they cross various industries, these brands are united in their forward-looking work,” Fast Company says.