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PRACTISING LAW INSTITUTE

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 135562321 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B600 · Education · Very Large (>$50M)
revenue
$114.3M
expenses
$112.3M
net assets
$110.8M
employees
360
volunteers
4,433
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

PRACTISING LAW INSTITUTE 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.

profile · synthesized from sources

PRACTISING LAW INSTITUTE is a nonprofit learning organization focused on advancing the knowledge and expertise of attorneys and other professionals. It offers continuing legal education through seminars and publishes course materials, treatises, and supplements. The organization also provides access to an online legal database, PLI PLUS, to support ongoing professional development.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $16.37M
    PUBLISHING SERVICES SUPPLEMENT THE SEMINARS OFFERED BY THE INSTITUTE TO PROVIDE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE, RELEVANT INFORMATION AND RESOURCE MATERIALS. ANNUALLY THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES COURSE HANDBOOKS, TREATISES, AND SUPPLEMENTS WHICH ARE IMPORTANT IN PROVIDING THE LEGAL COMMUNITY AND ALLIED PROFESSIONALS WITH THE TOOLS TO STAY ABREAST OF NEW LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS. IN 2024, THERE WERE 283 COURSE HANDBOOKS, 33 TREATISES AND ANSWER BOOKS, AND 93 TREATISE SUPPLEMENTS RELEASED. 139 TREATISES WERE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON THE KINDLE DIGITAL READER. OTHER REVENUE INCLUDES SUBSCRIPTION TO PLI PLUS (AN ONLINE DATABASE).
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

PLI PLUS
Online legal database providing access to treatises and other legal resources for attorneys and allied professionals.
Publishing Services
Produces and distributes course handbooks, treatises, answer books, and supplements to support legal education and professional development.
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Operate online legal resource database
      Operates PLI PLUS, an online database, as a source of program revenue, providing digital access to legal education materials and resources.
    • Provide digital access to legal treatises
      Made 139 treatises available for download on the Kindle digital reader in 2024, expanding digital access to legal educational content.
    • Publish and distribute legal educational materials
      Published 283 course handbooks, 33 treatises and answer books, and 93 treatise supplements in 2024, providing resources for legal professionals.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$114.31M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$108.78M95%
Investment income$4.26M4%
Other revenue$1.26M
expenses
Total expenses$112.33M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$55.97M
Grants paid out$23.82M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$207.98M
Cash$20.23M
Investments$126.31M
Liabilities$97.20M
Net assets$110.78M
Liquid reserves15.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 14
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SHARON L CRANE PRESIDENT 40 $898K
CRAIG A MILLER CHIEF CUSTOMER OFFICER 40 $610K
CHRISTOPHER ROUSSEAU CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER 40 $528K
DAVID M SMITH CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER 40 $490K
GEORGE M WILSON DIRECTOR, SEC INSTITUTE 40 $470K
KARA O'BRIEN CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER (AS OF 05/24) 40 $444K
JAMES SCAFIDI VP, MEMB. SALES & A/C SVCS. 40 $441K
EMILIA SIMA CFO & TREASURER (AS OF 05/24) 40 $420K
JOAN D STERNBERG SR VP, HR & FACILITIES (THRU 08/24) 40 $372K
SYLVIA M ABADIER DIR, MEMBERSHIP SALES 40 $365K
KIRSTEN TALMAGE SVP, STRATEGIC PLANNING & B.A. 40 $355K
DAVID THAU SR. MANAGER, MEMBERSHIP SALES 40 $346K
ALAN G COHEN CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER (THRU 06/24) 40 $301K
SAMANTHA GOLDSBERRY SECRETARY TO THE BOARD & EXEC ASST 40 $113K
board members · 11
  • ADRIAN E DOLLARD — CHAIR OF THE BOARD
  • CARMEN J LAWRENCE — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
  • DAWSON HORN III — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
  • DEVEREUX CHATILLON — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
  • ELLEN M COSGROVE — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
  • HON DIANE GUJARATI — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
  • HON DIANNE T RENWICK — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
  • HON ELIZABETH S STONG — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
  • JAI MASSARI — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
  • JONATHAN I FORREST — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
  • KATHERINE J STOLLER — BOARD OF TRUSTEES
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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