Brief Encounters

Jill Morrison, Chair of the International Law Community's Immigration and Human Rights Committee chats with her Vice-Chair, Tzili Mor about democracy , human rights and gender issues in the US and throughout the world. Get a preview of what they have planned for their Committee for the coming Bar year, and give your input as well by filling out this 2-minute Survey Gauging Immigration & Hu...

Adaku Nwachukwu of AN Law Firm, P.C. and Nancy Rapp of PaperStreet Web Designs discuss the strategies for marketing your law firm for all types of legal practices, whether big or small. Learn tips on how to improve your website and social media pages, improve SEO results, and how to stand out from your competitors. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly thei...

Dive deep into the heart of the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes with David Kanter, renowned producer and manager at Anonymous Content. As the entertainment world grapples with uncertainty, Kirk Schroder, DC entertainment attorney, engages Kanter in a candid discussion about the changing tides of film and television. From the streets of picket lines to the closed doors of production houses, get a...

In the second episode of the series, "Intersections: Energy and Environmental Issues in Law and Tech", D.C. Bar EENR Community Co-Chair Kathryn Caballero and Cathy Pagano of the Board of the Women's Bar of Association of D.C. (WBA) interview Ami Grace-Tardy, who is the Assistant General Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and Energy Efficiency at U.S. DOE. After the 2020 enactment of...

Assistant General Counsel Hannah Brubach of the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) interviews Hampden T. Macbeth, Assistant General Counsel at DOEE, about the Department’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Program. BEPS is one of the District's programs to help the city meet its climate goals by slashing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the building...

Being a lawyer in the competitive, and pressure-filled legal industry is stressful. Whether you are a solo attorney or part of a large firm, equipping yourself with tools and effective strategies to combat stress can enhance physical and mental well-being, and prevent burnout. Attorney Shannon Taylor sits down with Niranjan Seshadri MD, a cardiologist and a third-year law student at the Georgetown...

Jeremy Fuster is the Box Office/Labor reporter for TheWrap, Hollywood's independent news organization reporting on the entertainment industry. Through his sources and analysis, Jeremy has been covering the Writers Guild (WGA) strike from all angles.  He joins entertainment attorney, Kirk Schroder, for this extended podcast to share his views about the WGA strike, the issues from all sides, the...

Laura M. Moy, Associate Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center and Director of the Communications & Technology Law Clinic, explains the proposed D.C. law holding companies accountable for using discriminatory AI algorithms in evaluating applicants for jobs, housing, or other similar opportunities. The moderator for this podcast is Don Allen Resnikoff. The proposed legislation wou...

Since our nation’s founding, nonprofits have played a major role in civil rights. In fact, the first nonprofit formed in the United States was devoted to help the enslaved. Nonprofits have been pushing the status quo ever since, and the status quo has pushed back, sometimes vigorously. Which raises the question: do nonprofits themselves have civil rights? The hosts of this podcast are college clas...

This podcast describes past local government efforts to keep hazardous freight rail traffic out of D.C. and illuminates what DC government is doing now to protect D.C. citizens, using current laws and regulations.  In 2005, the D.C. Council was blocked by the D.C. Court of Appeals from enforcing legislation that would have stopped rail transport of hazardous freight into DC.  In 2007 a  government...

In the first episode of the new series, "Intersections: Energy and Environmental Issues in Law and Tech", D.C. Bar EENR Community Co-Chair Kathryn Caballero and Cathy Pagano of the Board of the Women's Bar of Association of D.C. (WBA) interview Alexandra Klass, who is the U.S. DOE Deputy General Counsel for Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Demonstrations. Alexandra discusses the wo...

The rise of streaming platforms along with changes in the traditional film theater market is creating new opportunities and challenges for filmmakers. Entertainment lawyer, Kirk Schroder, is joined by Tom Malloy, the co-founder and president of Glass House Distribution. Glasshouse is an international distribution company specializing in feature films and television and is present in all major film...

American Antitrust Institute President Diana Moss is joined by Proskauer Rose antitrust partner John Ingrassia for a discussion of antitrust policy and enforcement under the Biden administration.  In this session, learn how the agencies are approaching mergers, monopolization, non-compete agreements, and the power of big tech. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers...

Madison Eggert-Crowe, Vice President of Political Affairs at Comcast, Ki Hong, Political Law Partner at Skadden, and Kady Ashley, M&A Partner at Skadden discuss political law issues that can arise in the transactional setting, including corporate contributions, lobbying, “pay-to-play” and PACs.  Learn to spot issues in due diligence and hear advice on integration. Please note, the positio...

With the post pandemic resurgence of Broadway and other theaters, some key legal issues remain the same and other new ones now face lawyers who practice in this area. Entertainment lawyer, Kirk Schroder, is joined by Broadway legal and business affairs veteran, Victoria Traube, Executive Vice President for  Business & Legal Affairs at Concord Theatricals in New York City. C...

This episode welcomes back as guest  Mike Ehrenstein , an expert business trial lawyer and a founder of  Ehrenstein | Sager , a small law firm based in Florida that often represents clients in high-stakes and high-value international disputes. In conversation with D.C. Bar Member  Kiran Nasir Gore , Mike discusses the tools, relationships, and leadership principles that ensure...

Hear a discussion between Sam Buffone and Maurice Bellan, two experienced False Claims Act practitioners on the primary tool the government uses to combat fraud on the U.S. the False Claims Act (FCA). Learn about what the FCA is, the types of industries it implicates (it's more than Defense), what you should look for when performing M&A due diligence, and the FCA risks that are present when ac...

Jill Morrison, Chair of the Human Rights Committee of the International Law Community, interviews Ramou Jallow, a national security LLM candidate at Georgetown University Law Center. They will explore strategies for conflict prevention and the impact of the pandemic on peace and security. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessari...

The growth of the audiobook market continues to create opportunities for voice-over talent. In this podcast, entertainment attorney Kirk Schroder of Schroder Brooks Law Firm discusses certain legal and business issues related to voice-over talent who are members of the SAG-AFTRA guild. Kirk's guest is Jane Love, National Director, Audiobooks (SAG-AFTRA).  Jane oversees the negotiations and ad...

With carve out transactions becoming an increasingly common feature of the M&A landscape, it is critical that buyers, sellers and their advisors are aware of the implications this transaction structure has on representations and warranties insurance ("RWI") cover. Michelle Heisner, Partner at Baker McKenzie LLP and Co-Chair of the M&A Subcommittee of the D.C. Bar Taxation Community, and Da...

Brief Encounters sits down with Ellen Jakovic, president of the D.C. Bar; Candace Beck, president of the Women’s Bar Association; and Rawle Andrews, president of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia, to discuss their journeys to leadership of their respective organizations. In addition, the trio gives insights on the role of bar organizations, the landscape for membership organizations...

The prospect of litigation can induce anxiety in even the most seasoned clients.  In this podcast, business litigation attorneys D. Margeaux Thomas and Christine Bacon, of the Thomas Law Office PLC, discuss tactics to help your clients reduce anxiety and de-stress during litigation.  Margeaux and Christine discuss ways to allow your client to feel heard, to assist them with overcoming po...

Audit provisions are very standard in royalty agreements. In this podcast, entertainment attorney Kirk Schroder of Schroder Brooks Law Firm discusses the basics of royalty audits with Ilan Haimoff, a partner in the Hollywood based public accounting firm of GHJ Advisors. Ilan is an expert in Royalty Licensing and Forensics and is an Entertainment and Media Niche Leader. In this podcast, Kirk a...

Public access to judicial records is important. That is especially important in cases that have effects beyond the parties to the case—in particular, cases that involve defective products or dangerous environmental conditions that pose dangers to the general public. That principle is ignored when a court agrees to the parties’ request to hide those dangers from the public, by allowing overbroad co...

Jill Morrison, Chair of the International Law Community's Immigration and Human Rights Subcommittee chats with Diann Rust-Tierney on her work to abolish the death penalty. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communit...