Leading Authorities, Inc (LAI) is an umbrella creative company that houses three distinct lines of business: a speakers bureau, a video marketing agency, and a full service live event production company. LAI serves the nation’s top trade associations and professional associations, non-profits, corporations, colleges and universities, and more for the last thirty years. LAI has offices in Chicago, Washington, D.C., London, South Carolina, and Colorado—employing approximately 100 people. Across all industries Leading Authorities is always a client first, people-centric business. Whether we are identifying thought leaders, designing a memorable event experience, or producing a far reaching awareness campaign, we help our clients reinforce messaging and tell their stories.