Brief Encounters

In this special episode commemorating the 50th anniversary of the D.C. Bar, Felicia Battista and Tom Mugavero, chair and vice-chair, respectively, of the D.C. Bar Communities Committee, discuss the advantages and benefits of joining the D.C. Bar Communities. Moderated by D.C. Bar Communities Director Pamela Robinson.  Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are stric...

At the center of Process & Industrial v. Nigeria is a multibillion-dollar arbitration award issued in 2015 in London. In the years since, protracted court proceedings over the fate of this award have unfolded on three continents. The latest phase of this saga required the D.C. Circuit Court to weigh in on how Nigeria's agreement to the New York Convention interplays with its sovereign immunity...

The Department of Justice's antitrust trial to block the merger of Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster has shaken up the book industry. A survey released by the Association of American Literary Agents indicated that 87% of respondents oppose, citing, among their chief concerns, that the deal would result in “less competition” for titles and “lower advances.” This landmark trial may not o...

This episode is the follow-up to the discussion from the episode released on July 27, 2022 .  On July 12, 2022, the D.C. Council passed the Non-Compete Clarification Amendment Act of 2022, which made significant changes to its existing ban on noncompete agreements. This podcast, moderated by Olive Lee, a third-year law student at George Washington University Law School, features Rachel E. Gre...

In this special episode commemorating the 50th anniversary of the D.C. Bar, newly instituted President-Elect Charles Lowery, Jr. is interviewed by Leila Bham, member and former chair of the Corporations, Finance, and Securities Law Community. They discuss a wide range of topics related to leadership in the legal profession, including the importance of DEIA initiatives and Charles’ approach to lead...

Public interest advocate Bert Foer in conversation with attorney Don Resnikoff on the background and implications of the Supreme Court’s decision in New York Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, argued last November and announced on June 23, 2022. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employer...

D.C. Law § 23-209 is the latest in the string of state legislation restricting non-compete provisions and agreements. This podcast, moderated by Olive Lee, third-year law student at George Washington School of Law, features D’Ontae D. Sylvertooth, Of Counsel at Ogletree Deakins, and Rachel Green, Associate at Katz, Marshall, and Banks, who consider the questions, comments, and concerns from both t...

In this episode, Aliza Shatzman, President and Co-Founder of The Legal Accountability Project, speaks with Corrine Propas Parver from Women Lawyers on Guard about judicial accountability. They discuss Aliza’s personal experience with harassment and retaliation by a former DC judge; the scope of the problem; solutions, including the Judiciary Accountability Act (JAA) (H.R. 4827/S. 2553) and DC Cour...

Steering Committee member Jill Morrison chats with Elisa Massimino, former Director of Human Rights First and the current director of Georgetown's Human Rights Institute. Tune in to hear the latest on developments in business and human rights, protection of human rights defenders, and the Ukraine crisis, as well as highlights from Massimino's amazing career. Please note, the positions and opinions...

D.C. Bar International Law Community fellow Sydney Taylor and Georgetown LAWA fellows Tosin Oke, Eunice Ndingo, and Ngenarr-Yassin Jeng discuss survivor-centered approaches to legal action against sexual violence in Africa. This year, the D.C. Bar turns 50! Since 1972, the D.C. Bar has been setting the gold standard for legal excellence. Join us as we commemorate the trailblazing accomplishments a...

Entertainment Attorney, Kirk Schroder, discusses with Jeff Brabec, Senior Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs for BMG and Todd Brabec, former ASCAP Executive Vice President and Worldwide Director of Membership, key issues in negotiating synchronization licenses for television. For information on how to buy the book, Music Money and Success 8th Edition: The Insider's Guide to Making Money...

Federico Barillas of the Communities Office welcomes Dennis E. Boyle, a former Navy J.A.G. and experienced International Criminal Law attorney, to discuss the history of war crime prosecutions, the current situation in Ukraine, and what the future may hold. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their...

In the third and final spring episode of the series, "Making A Difference: Inspirational Women Leaders in Environmental and Energy Law and Policy," D.C. Bar EENR Community Co-Chair Kathryn Caballero and Cathy Pagano of the Board of the Women's Bar of Association of DC (WBA) interview Nancy Brown-Kobil, who is the acting Deputy Chief Counsel at the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resourc...

In the second of three spring episodes of the series, "Making A Difference: Inspirational Women Leaders in Environmental and Energy Law and Policy," 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 Beth Mullin, who is the Deputy General Counsel of the D.C. Department of Energy and Environment. Beth discusses...

In the first of three spring episodes of the series, "Making A Difference: Inspirational Women Leaders in Environmental and Energy Law and Policy," D.C. Bar EENR Community Co-Chair Kathryn Caballero and Cathy Pagano of the Board of the Women's Bar of Association of DC (WBA) interview Bridget Bailey Lipscomb, who holds two pivotal leadership roles, as Assistant Director of the Environmental Torts s...

Join Senior Program Attorney, Andrea Rodricks, for a conversation with Communities Committee members and liaisons to the D.C. Bar Communities Diversity & Inclusion Working Group, Charles Lowery and Steven Miller, as they discuss the work of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiative. Their conversation will include information about the development of Lawyers’ Toolkit for D...

Entertainment Attorney, Kirk Schroder, discusses with Jeff Brabec, Senior Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs for BMG and Todd Brabec, former ASCAP Executive Vice President and Worldwide Director of Membership, key issues in negotiating synchronization licenses for motion pictures. For information on how to buy the book, Music Money and Success 8th Edition: The Insider's Guide to Making M...

Join us for an instructive conversation with Alexander Reid, of Baker Hostetler, on what it takes to set up a nonprofit organization, from establishing their purpose and tax-exempt status to setting up a board of directors and a board of advisors, to the distinction between lobbying and advocacy--and a brief digression into the international sphere. Please note, the positions and opinions expresse...

The shocking Russian invasion of Ukraine last week triggered worldwide condemnation and unleashed the horror of war in Europe and the world. In this special episode, Willam Xu, Judge Advocate General, US Navy, and Federico Barillas of the Communities Office discuss some of the basic legal implications of the conflict and some of the most powerful images in the media. Please note, the positions and...

Michael D.J. Eisenberg, Esq. MSCE, is a solo attorney in Washington, DC.  He has used his knowledge of computers and technology to help him and others make the practice of law a little easier.  This in turn refines his practice and saves time for other business and personal endeavors.  Learn some tricks of the tech trade and how you can provide some extra finesse to your practice! D...

DC Refers was created through a remarkable collaboration between the D.C. Bar and Washington Council of Lawyers to increase access to justice for the modest means population in DC. This conversation between founders Andrea Ferster, Nancy Lopez, and current DC Refers panel lawyers explores the ways we came together to create a new organization that enhances public service to this underserved popula...

Over the past few years, record numbers of trademark applications have been filed, causing concerns about the integrity of the U.S. trademark registry and the value of the highly-sought-after U.S. trademark registration. In response, Congress passed the Trademark Modernization Act in December of 2020, which gave the USPTO one year to implement new proceedings called "expungement" and "reexaminatio...

Entertainment attorney Kirk T. Schroder of the Schroder Brooks Law Firm joins experienced entertainment attorney Karen Robson of Pryor Cashman in a discussion about important legal and business issues when advising clients on distribution deals with streaming services. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the vie...

What are some of the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and where do we go from here? Listen in on a conversation between global health expert Lawrence Gostin of Georgetown University’s O’Neill Institute and Jill Morrison, Steering Committee Member of the International Law Community. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necess...

Seasoned entertainment attorney Kirk T. Schroder of the Schroder Brooks Law Firm joins experienced litigation attorney Joe Meadows of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP in a discussion of tips for customer reviews and legal issues in online reputation management. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of t...