Practising Law Institute is a nonprofit learning organization dedicated to keeping attorneys and other professionals at the f ... orefront 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 a commitment to the pro bono community and has had over 98,000 attendees at our pro bono programs this past year. PLI is located in New York City with offices also in San Francisco. Information made available by PLI on this site or in its Featured Groups does not constitute legal advice. read more