Practising Law Institute (PLI)

As AI makes traditional research projects and memos a much lighter lift, how will early career lawyers gain experience in developing tacit judgment? How can they learn to interrogate AI rather than simply use it? In a new article for Legaltech News, Jennifer Leonard, chair of PLI's Innovation Council and founder, Creative Lawyers, explores what firms can be doing today to adapt professional development in the AI era. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4nAIDFo

Check out this snippet from the latest episode of Under Review with Alex Su, our video podcast series in collaboration with Stanford Law School, for a preview of host Alex Su's interview with Shana Simmons of Zendesk and an in-depth look at the evolving CLO role. Don't miss the complete episode for even more timely insights and candid conversations with industry changemakers (and earn CLE, CPE, or CPD credit!) https://bit.ly/3QOd8LP

Looking for some advanced guidance on copyright law? PLI has you covered with our Copyright Law Workshop. Learn how to manage copyright complaints more effectively and assess damages in copyright disputes while getting the latest in case law and AI developments. Register now: https://bit.ly/4d9ktwL

PLI Chief Content Officer and Chief member Kara O'Brien recently hosted an evening of insight and connection at Chief’s NYC Clubhouse. The event featured a dynamic conversation with legal marketing and business development expert Deborah Brightman Farone, author of Breaking Ground (PLI Press), and Nicole Petrie, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Proskauer Rose LLP. Attendees left with practical tools and fresh perspectives on business development and building trusted, authentic client relationships.

You know the fundamentals of trademark law, now hear from seasoned trademark law counsel as they discuss tips and strategies for working with the USPTO, litigating trademark infringement, searching for and filing international trademarks, and much more. Don't miss out – register today! https://bit.ly/4vUZgiK

Learn about today's leveraged finance marketplace, including new deal activity, evolving trends, and the impact of macroeconomic, regulatory, and political developments. Understand your ethical obligations regarding GenAI use – register today. https://bit.ly/4cVyP5d

Do you know how transactional documents work? Many lawyers don't until they have to work on one. In Part V of this ongoing PLI Chronicle series, author Evan Goodman discusses the three different types of purchase agreements and defines their basic parts. In Part VI, he outlines disclosure schedules and explains how they are prepared. Read Part V here: https://bit.ly/4rAFmGn Read Part VI here: https://bit.ly/4uMcMEb

We are delighted to announce that Lynn Neuner has been named Chair of PLI's Board of Trustees. Lynn previously served as Vice Chair of the Board; Robert P. Bartlett has been elected to that role. PLI's Trustees, leadership team, and staff join in congratulating Lynn and Robert and thanking them for their ongoing service. We also thank Adrian Dollard for his many contributions as Board Chair for the past three years. Adrian will continue to serve on the Board as Trustee. Read about our recent Board elections: https://bit.ly/4eNwACj

How do you build and sustain a professional network over 30 years? Rosalind Fahey Kruse, New York–based managing partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and one of the experts quoted in the new PLI Press title Breaking Ground by Deborah Brightman Farone, shares how relationships grew through client work, alumni connections, Women in M&A events, and community involvement. Watch the full interview here: https://bit.ly/4tu2eZ8 #BreakingGround #Networking #BusinessDevelopment #WomenInMA #LegalLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth

Check out this snippet from the latest episode of Under Review with Alex Su, our video podcast series in collaboration with Stanford Law School, featuring Dean of Stanford Law School George Triantis and PLI President Sharon L. Crane discussing how law schools and CLE providers are preparing lawyers for modern practice. Don't miss the complete episode for even more timely insights and candid conversations with industry changemakers (and earn CLE, CPE, or CPD credit!) https://bit.ly/3QOd8LP Alex Su