Stanley Pierre-Louis

Stanley Pierre- Louis is a key figure in the eSports industry. As the President and CEO at Entertainment Software Association (ESA), Stanley is a voice and advocate for the US gaming industry. During his speeches, Stanley focuses on specific areas including video game addiction and the WHO’s proposed classification system as well as more broadly addressing the future of eSports and gaming legislation.

The role Stanley has become recognised for is his current position at ESA as the CEO. The company is committed to confronting legislation that would be harmful to the gaming industry. At the forefront of the company, Stanley’s role is to navigate the laws and regulations that exist within gaming and challenge rules that do not protect the industry. Stanley is an expert in entertainment law and policy and has successfully overseen the not for profit organisation since 2018 in representing the $43.4 billion US gaming sector.

Before his time at ESA, Stanley was already a well-regarded figure in the community. Having obtained his law degree from the University of Chicago Law School in 1995 furthered his skills as a clerk and associate in law firms until 2005. In 2007 Stanley joined Viacom Inc and was responsible for developing strategies for big brands such as MTV and Paramount Pictures, that protected their digital content.

As an advocate for the industry, Stanley has been invited to share his insight at a number of high profile events. Most recently in 2019, he was a keynote speaker at the DICE Summit, an annual gathering of video games executives. Here he enlightened audiences on his side of the classification of video game addicts debate. Later that year he attended the GamesBeat Summit where he covered the controversial topic of screen time. Additionally in 2019 Stanley was a guest at the Games for Change event.

Finding a speaker with the knowledge and experience of Stanley, who is also incredibly popular and respected in the industry is rare. Staley is an expert on current and historic gaming legislation and offers a unique insight into the future of eSports from a legal perspective. He is a seasoned speaker who will educate all audiences.