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Practising Law Librarian

Practising Law Librarian

By: Practising Law Institute
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 The Practising Law Librarian features interviews with law librarian professionals from an array of backgrounds and organizations. Join host Karen Oesterle, of PLI’s Legal Information Services team, to learn about trends, resources, and fresh ideas from peers in your profession.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
Episodes
  • CJ Pipins on Teamwork and the Quiet Room

    CJ Pipins on Teamwork and the Quiet Room
    Aug 13 2025

    CJ Pipins, Director of the Law Library and Professor of Practice at the University of Baltimore School of Law, shares his journey from a BFA in musical theater to law librarianship, detailing the pivotal moments and mentors that guided him. CJ recounts his diverse experiences at various institutions, highlights his contributions to creating educational tools and managing public services, and discusses AI's role in legal education and research. He emphasizes the importance of assuming good intentions and finding career fulfillment.
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    46 mins
  • Lawyer in the Library : A Conversation with Avery Le

    Lawyer in the Library : A Conversation with Avery Le
    Aug 13 2025

    Avery Le, the director of the Homer M. Stark Law Library, recounts her shift from aspiring trademark lawyer to law librarian, working in academic, corporate, and county government settings. She discusses her innovative 'Lawyer in the Library' program, which offers public legal consultations through a partnership with Atlanta's Legal Aid Society. Avery emphasizes the importance of exploring various roles in law librarianship and the evolving impact of AI on the profession. She advises new librarians to seek diverse experiences and build strong professional networks.

    The Practising Law Librarian brings you conversations with — and for — the law librarian community. PLI is proud to offer resources including PLI PLUS, the award-winning legal research platform, to support the essential work of law librarians and practitioners.

    Please note: CLE is not offered for listening to this podcast, and the views and opinions expressed within represent those of the speakers and not necessarily those of PLI.
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    44 mins
  • Unlocking Legal Knowledge: A Conversation with Vicenç Feliú

    Unlocking Legal Knowledge: A Conversation with Vicenç Feliú
    Jul 17 2025
    Vicenç Feliú, Associate Dean of Library Services and Professor of Law at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law in Fort Lauderdale shares his career journey from a marine officer, FBI agent, and high school teacher to an esteemed law librarian and professor of intellectual property and copyright law. In a departure from the practice of many law schools, his Panza Maurer Law Library is open to not only the bar, bench, students, and faculty, but also to the public, exemplifying his belief that the bedrock of librarianship is access to information and educating the public. Vicenç shares his innovative approaches to incorporating artificial intelligence in legal education, the ethical implications of using AI in research, and the importance of teaching students to use tools effectively. He closes with emphasis on the value of mentorship, lifelong learning, and the rewarding nature of influencing future generations.

    The Practising Law Librarian brings you conversations with — and for — the law librarian community. PLI is proud to offer resources including PLI PLUS, the award-winning legal research platform, to support the essential work of law librarians and practitioners.

    Please note: CLE is not offered for listening to this podcast, and the views and opinions expressed within represent those of the speakers and not necessarily those of PLI.
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    47 mins
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