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WELCOME to PLI’s new Conference Center at 1177 Avenue of the Americas!
PLI has designed a new, state-of-the-art Conference Center that will support and enhance our commitment to our attendees to deliver an outstanding learning experience.
The Conference Center features: • A dedicated lobby with 12 elevator banks • State-of-the art technology • iPads pre-loaded with program materials • High-speed Internet access and WiFi availability in the lounge • Complimentary snacks and beverages • A dedicated faculty “ready room” • On-site business center • Professional administrative staff and services • Central location in midtown Manhattan General Information
Our Conference Center Staff • iPads pre-loaded with program materials Adele Tanner, Supervisor and Senior • Clear sight line from all seats in the Conference Coordinator Conference Center Caroline Avery, Product and Conference Coordinator • Architecturally designed acoustical ceiling Victoria Theung, Conference Coordinator panels and soundproof walls • Split-room capability allowing for simultaneous Conference Center programs to be conducted Registration Desk • Our Conference Center staff is available all day Lounge to answer any questions you may have • Complimentary snacks and beverages available throughout the day Bookstore • Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (may vary with • Dedicated food service staff program schedule) • WiFi access in the lounge • Program-specific discounts may be available • Television monitor providing closed-captioned news Business Center • Computer terminals and printers are available Restrooms for your use. In deference to other guests, • Restrooms available in the corridor kindly limit your time at a terminal to no more to the left of the registration desk than 15 minutes. • Additional restrooms available in Faculty “Ready Room” the elevator lobby area • Reserved for faculty to use in preparation Other Facilities for program participation • Coat Room available to the right of the Conference Room registration desk • State-of-the-art digital HD video and audio • Mother’s Room (Please see Conference recording and processing equipment Center staff) • 103” dual monitors
2 General Information
Conference Center Entry and Your PLI Badge • View the program schedule, faculty roster, In order to gain entry to the PLI Conference Center, biographies, Course Handbook and presentation you must enter through the dedicated PLI entrance materials on 45th Street. You will be issued a PLI security • Take notes during the presentation and save badge that should remain with you at all times while them to your PLI account at www.pli.edu you are in the Conference Center. The badge will be required for re-entry to the building and Conference • Complete and submit the program evaluation Center. Additionally, in order to receive your credits, • Utilize polling software (when available) you must sign in to the iPad located at your seat • Access neighborhood information in the Conference Center. In the event that you misplace or lose your badge, please see staff Cell Phone Usage at the Registration Desk for a replacement. Please restrict your cell phone usage to the lounge or business center. iPads and Continuing Education Credits iPads and an instruction card with log in/log out Phone and Fax Messages information are located at each seat in the PLI New York City Registration Desk Telephone: Conference Center. With the iPad, you will (212) 824-5733 • Fax Messages: (212) 824-5742 be able to: • Log your attendance at the program by Medical Care or Medical Emergency signing in and out In the event that you have a medical emergency, please alert the Conference Center staff immediately • Update your profile for assistance.
PLI Preferred Hotels
New York City Hotel Accommodations The Muse Hotel: 130 W. 46th Street, New York, Due to high demand and limited inventory in NYC, New York 10036. (800) 546-7866. When calling, we recommend reserving hotel rooms as early as please mention Practising Law Institute to receive possible. For future programs, please note that the corporate rate. You may also book online PLI has secured discounted rates for attendees at at www.themusehotel.com. Please enter rate the following hotels: code PRLW. Crowne Plaza Times Square: 1605 Broadway The Millennium Hotel: 145 W. 44th Street, at 49th Street, New York, New York 10019. New York, New York 10036. (800) 622-5569. (800) 972-3160. When calling, mention Practising When calling, please mention Practising Law Law Institute and Corporate number 100312169. Institute to receive the corporate rate. You may You may also book reservations online at also book online at www.millenniumhotelnyc.com. www.cpmanhattantimessquare.com. Please enter rate code PLAW.
3 Transportation
By Subway, Bus or on Foot: From Port Authority: Walk north on Eighth Avenue The PLI Center is located near many major subway and make a right on 45th Street, then walk east lines in midtown Manhattan, including the B, D, F, M, to Avenue of the Americas. PLI’s entrance is on the N, R, Q, 1, 2, 3 and 7. In order to plan your visit, left side of 45th Street at Avenue of the Americas. consider visiting www.hopstop.com for directions. New Jersey PATH: The closest PATH stop to 1177 is the 33rd Street & Sixth Avenue station. Exit the station and walk one block north to 34th and Sixth Avenue (Herald Square). Take the D train north 2 stops to 47th and 50th Streets/Rockefeller Center. Parking Nearest subway stations/bus lines: B, D, F and Q trains: 47th and 50th By Car: Streets/Rockefeller Center. Hippodrome Garage: Located at 50 West 44th Street. PLI has arranged for attendees to receive A, C, E, N, R, Q, W, 1, 2, 3 and 7 trains: a 10% discount. Parking tickets may be validated 42nd Street/Times Square (Broadway and at the Conference Center registration desk. Seventh Avenue). Icon Parking: $27.00 early bird special for entry 4, 5, 6 and 7 trains: 42nd - 45th Streets between between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. (Monday - Friday), Lexington and Madison Avenues. out by midnight. Located on the south side of Convenient bus lines include the M5, M6 and M7 43rd St. between Fifth Avenue and Avenue traveling uptown via Avenue of the Americas, the of the Americas. M1, M2, M3 and M4 traveling downtown via Fifth Central Parking: $42.00 for ten hours. Open 6 a.m. Avenue, the M6 and M7 traveling downtown via until midnight, Monday - Friday. Located on the Seventh Avenue, the M42 crosstown bus, the M50 south side of 46th St. between Fifth Avenue crosstown bus, and the M57 crosstown bus. and Avenue of the Americas. From Grand Central Station: Walk west on 42nd Street for 2 ½ avenue blocks and make a right onto Airports Avenue of the Americas. Walk three blocks north JFK: A taxi between JFK and any Manhattan to 1177 Avenue of the Americas. The dedicated location is currently a flat fare of $52, excluding tip PLI entrance is around the corner on 45th Street. and tolls (subject to change). Alternatively, AirTrain Alternatively, you can walk to Avenue of the JFK connects to the NYC Subway system 24 hours Americas as directed above and take the M5, a day. M6, or M7 bus one stop. LaGuardia: A taxi between LaGuardia and any From Penn Station: Take the 1, 2, 3, A, C or E Manhattan location is approximately $25, excluding train heading uptown and exit at 42nd Street/ tip and tolls. Alternatively, shuttles and private Times Square. Upon exiting the station, head north buses are also available at the airport to drive three blocks to 45th Street and make a right heading you into Manhattan. east towards Avenue of the Americas. The dedicated Newark: A taxi between Newark Airport and any PLI entrance is on 45th Street just before reaching Manhattan location is approximately $40, excluding Avenue of the Americas. Alternatively, you can exit tip and tolls. Alternatively, AirTrain Newark will Penn Station, walk east to Avenue of the Americas, connect you to the NJ Transit system, from which and take the M5, M6 or M7 bus uptown, exiting at you can take a train into Penn Station. 45th Street.
4 Local Amenities
Banks Post Offices Area Attractions Bank of America U.S. Post Office Below are just a few of the many 115 West 42nd Street 23 West 43rd Street local points of interest located (at Avenue of the Americas) (between 5th Avenue and Avenue near PLI. (212) 764-0694 of the Americas) • Birdland (212) 279-5960 • Bryant Park Chase 530 5th Avenue (between 44th • Carnegie Hall 580 Fifth Ave #407 and 45th Streets) (between 47th and 48th Streets) • Carolines on Broadway (212) 221-3584 (212) 768-0435 • Central Park Citibank FedEx • Herald Square 1155 Avenue of the Americas 125 West 47th Street • Jewelry Row (between 44th and 45th Streets) (between Avenue of the Americas • Lincoln Center (800) 627-3999 and 7th Avenue) • Museum of Modern Art HSBC Bank (212) 391-2679 1185 Avenue of the Americas • NBC Studios UPS Store (between 46th and 47th Streets) • New York Public Library 1514 Broadway (800) 975-4722 (corner of 44th Street) • Radio City Music Hall • Rockefeller Center and Top of Drug Store/Pharmacy (212) 202-0651 the Rock Observation Deck Duane Reade Local Stores 1150 Avenue of the Americas • Shops at Columbus Circle Barnes & Noble (between 44th and 45th Streets) • TKTS 555 5th Avenue (between 45th (212) 221-3588 and 46th Street) • Ziegfeld Theater Walgreens (212) 697-304 1471 Broadway (between 42nd Best Buy *Addresses and phone numbers and 43rd Streets) 529 5th Avenue are subject to change. (212) 302-0552 (corner of 44th Street) (212) 808-0909 Staples 776 8th Avenue (between 47th and 48th Streets) (212) 265-4550
5 Where to Eat
Quick Bites Fresh & Co. Forty Four Bocca 1211 Avenue of the Americas 44 West 44th Street (between 135 West 50th Street (between (between 47th and 48th Streets), 5th Avenue and Avenue of the Avenue of the Americas and $$ Americas), $$$$ 7th Avenue), $$ (212) 768-8080 (212) 944-8844 (212) 582-3000 Pie Face Heartland Brewery Cafe Cello 1407 Broadway (between 38th and and Chophouse 48 West 46th Street (between 39th Streets), $ 127 West 43rd Street 5th Avenue and Avenue of the (646) 569-6212 (between Avenue of the Americas and 7th Avenue), $$ Americas), $$ Prêt a Manger (646) 366-0235 (212) 764-8701 62 West 45th Street (between Café Europa 5th Avenue and Avenue of the The Lambs Club 1177 Avenue of the Americas Americas), $ 132 West 44th Street (corner of 46th Street), $$ (212) 847-0295 (between Avenue of the Americas and 7th Avenue), $$$ (212) 575-7272 You can also head to the plaza behind 1166 Avenue of the (212) 997-5262 Cafe Manhattan Americas just across the street Long Room Restaurant 35 West 45th Street (between for a great outdoor park area 120 West 44th Street 5th Avenue and Avenue of the to eat. Bring food from a nearby (between Avenue of the Americas), $$ restaurant or try one of the many Americas and 7th Avenue), $$ (212) 921-1515 food trucks on 46th Street. (212) 997-3933 Cafe Metro American 1221 Ave of the Americas (corner Nios of 49th Street), $$ Aspen Social Club 130 West 46th Street 157 West 47th Street (between Avenue of the (212) 391-7800 (between Avenue of the Americas and 7th Avenue), $$$ Carve Café Americas and 7th Avenue), $$ (212) 485-2999 760 8th Avenue (between 46th (212) 221-7200 and 47th Streets), $$ The Red Flame American Aureole (212) 730-4949 Diner 135 West 42nd Street 67 West 44th Street #1 Chipotle Mexican Grill (between Avenue of the (between 5th Avenue and 129 West 48th Street (between Americas and 7th Avenue), $$$$ Avenue of the Americas), $$ Avenue of the Americas and (212) 319-1660 (212) 869-3965 7th Avenue), $ Bobby Vans (212) 575-8424 Sardi's 120 West 45th Street 234 West 44th Street (between Chop’t Creative Salad (between Avenue of the 7th and 8th Avenues), $$$ Company Americas and 7th Avenue), $$$ (212) 221-8440 1460 Broadway (between 41st and (212) 575-5623 42nd Streets), $$ STK Brooklyn Diner USA 1114 Avenue of the Americas (212) 354-3284 155 West 43rd Street (between 43rd and 44th Streets), Dunhill Cafe & Caterers (between Avenue of the $$$ 109 West 45th Street (between Americas and 7th Avenue), $$ (646) 624-2455 5th Avenue and Avenue of the (212) 265-5400 Americas), $$ Tenpenny Del Frisco’s Double Eagle 16 East 46th Street (between (212) 944-8484 Steak House Madison and 5th Avenues), $$$ Evergreen Coffee Shop 1221 Avenue of the Americas (212) 490-8300 Restaurant (between 49th and 50th 145 West 47th Street Streets), $$$ Tonic Times Square (between Avenue of the (212) 575-5129 727 7th Ave (between 48th and Americas and 7th Avenue), $$ 49th Streets), $ (212) 921-7676 (212) 382-1059
6 Where to Eat
The View Indian Trattoria Dopo Teatro 1535 Broadway (between 45th Minar Indian Restaurant 125 West 44th Street and 46th Streets), $$$$ 138 West 46th Street (between Avenue of the (212) 704-8900 (between Avenue of the Americas and 7th Avenue), $$ (212) 869-2849 Virgil’s Real Barbecue Americas and 7th Avenue), $ 152 West 44th Street (212) 398-4600 Japanese (between Avenue of the Utsav Americas and 7th Avenue), $$ Haru 1185 Avenue of the Americas 205 West 43rd Street (between (212) 921-9494 (at 46th Street), $$ 7th and 8th Avenues), $$ Kosher Restaurants (212) 575-2525 (212) 398-9810 Kosher Deluxe Italian Monster Sushi 10 West 46th Street (between Bond 45 22 West 46th Street (between 5th Avenue and Avenue of the 154 West 45th Street 5th Avenue and Avenue of the Americas), $$ (between Avenue of the Americas), $$ (212) 869-6699 Americas and 7th Avenue), $$$ (212) 398-7707 Le Marais (212) 869-4545 Sake Bar Hagi 150 West 46th Street Carmine’s 152 West 49th Street (between Avenue of the 200 West 44th Street (between (between Avenue of the Americas and 7th Avenue), $$$ 7th and 8th Avenues), $$ Americas and 7th Avenue), $$ (212) 869-0900 (212) 221-3800 (212) 764-8549 Mendy’s Kosher Delicatessen Ceci Italian Restaurant Sushi Zen 37 West 48th Street (between 46 West 46th Street (between 108 West 44th Street 5th Avenue and Avenue of the 5th Avenue and Avenue of the (between Avenue of the Americas), $$ Americas), $$ Americas and 7th Avenue), $$$ (212) 262-9600 (212) 307-5484 (212) 302-0707 French Figaro Restaurant & Bar Seafood BXL Cafe 26 West 44th Street (between Blue Fin 125 West 43rd Street 5th Avenue and Avenue of the 1567 Broadway (between 46th (between Avenue of the Americas), $$ and 47th Streets), $$$ Americas and 7th Avenue), $$ (212) 840-1010 (212) 918-1400 (212) 768-0200 Osteria al Doge City Lobster & Steak Cafe Un Deux Trois 142 West 44th Street 121 West 49th Street 123 West 44th Street (between Avenue of the (between Avenue of the (between Avenue of the Americas and 7th Avenue), $$$ Americas and 7th Avenue), $$$ Americas and 7th Avenue), $$ (212) 944-3643 (212) 354-1717 (212) 354-4148 ReSette Oceana db Bistro Moderne 7 West 45th Street (between 120 West 49th Street 55 West 44th Street #1 5th Avenue and Avenue of the (between Avenue of the (between 5th Avenue and Americas), $$$ Americas and 7th Avenue), $$$ Avenue of the Americas), $$$ (212) 221-7530 (212) 759-5941 (212) 391-2400 Tony’s Di Napoli St. Andrews Restaurant Saju Bistro Bar and 147 West 43rd Street and Bar NYC Pub Restaurant French Provencal (between Avenue of the 140 West 46th Street 120 West 44th Street Americas and 7th Avenue), $$ (between Avenue of the (between Avenue of the (212) 221-0100 Americas and 7th Avenue), $ Americas and 7th Avenue), $$$ (212) 840-8413 (212) 997-7258
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1177 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, 2ND FLOOR ENTRANCE ON 45TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10036 PHONE: (212) 824-5700 • (800) 260-4PLI