Anita Carr Shapiro leaves an indelible legacy, both as the first woman president in PLI’s 80-year history, and in the broader legal community she served. During her more than 20-year career at PLI, Anita earned a reputation as an innovative thinker with an instinct for anticipating and driving change. She was responsible for many transformational initiatives, office relocations, and the design of PLI’s state-of-the-art conference center. Anita kept PLI at the cutting edge of delivering current and relevant content. Her commitment to excellence included diversity and inclusion efforts, which have resulted in a steady increase in the number of women and diverse speakers featured in PLI programs. As a former litigator with a J.D. from Temple University School of Law, Anita used her skills to help veterans, while also supporting the arts, seniors in need, and local community initiatives. Anita was committed to mentoring others, particularly women and members of under-represented groups. A careful, empathetic listener, she treated everyone, from junior employees to legal luminaries, equally, with warmth and respect.