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PLI to Host Annual "SEC Speaks" Program

The Practising Law Institute will host its annual "SEC Speaks" conference on February 9-10, 2007. The seminar will be held at the International Trade Center in Washington, D.C., and will be available by live Webcast and by remote videocast in New York City. The course allows participants a unique opportunity to hear directly from those who make and enforce SEC policy.

Major themes will include executive compensation disclosure, SEC practice priorities and inspections and enforcement. The faculty includes both current and former SEC commissioners and staff members as well as leading securities law scholars and experts from private practice. Special workshops, including the latest developments in accounting, investment management, enforcement and compliance inspections will be offered.

Tuition for the course is $995. Participants may register by telephone at (800) 260-4PLI or via the Internet at www.pli.edu.