Let's Brief It

Sienna and Kirstin are joined by Law Practice Management Steering Committee member Shannon Taylor, Esq. to discuss the reality of starting your own law firm including challenges, misconceptions, and unexpected benefits. Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC membership will provide resume and skills boosting opportunities and one...

Renata and Elena discuss adoption law, surrogacy contracts, and other roles lawyers play in assisted reproductive technology (ART) with family law attorney Jennifer Fairfax, Esq. Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC membership will provide resume and skills boosting opportunities and one-on-one access to local practicing attorn...

In this episode, Sienna, Kirstin, Elena and Renata share their collective experiences in law school and give advice to current and prospective students on classes & studying, extracurriculars, and the pro vs cons of working while in law school. They also tackle networking and job searching, and discuss how students and young lawyers alike can stay true to themselves as they navigate the legal...

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Law Student Community presents this special episode in partnership with the Law Association for Women (LAW) at George Washington University Law School. Elena, Kirstin, Renata, and Sienna discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by women in the legal profession with Susan Hoffman, Esq., immediate past President of the D.C. Bar and esteemed GW alumna. Int...

Sienna and Kirsten discuss all things probate law with the D.C. Register of Wills Nicole Stevens, Esq., including topics ranging from the validity of holographic wills to advice for new Estates Trusts and Probate Law attorneys. Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC membership will provide resume and skills boosting opportunities...

Renata and Elena discuss advanced directives and future care planning with Jonathan Leo, Esq. from the D.C. Bar Estates, Trust and Probate Law Community. Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC membership will provide resume and skills boosting opportunities and one-on-one access to local practicing attorneys. To learn more, click...

Sienna and Kirsten sit down with Nakia Gray, Esq., member of the Arts, Entertainment, Media and Sports Law Community, to talk about cybersecurity concerns related to the TikTok app and the threat from the Trump administration to ban the app in the United States. Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC membership will provide resum...

**DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded prior to more information being publicly available regarding Britney’s case, thus the statements expressed herein may not be factually accurate. Sienna and Kirsten discuss conservatorships in the context of the "Free Britney Spears" Movement with Richard Caldwell, Esq. from the D.C. Bar Estates, Trusts & Probate Law Community.  Want to get ahea...

Sienna and Kirsten sit down with Gaela Gehring Flores, Esq., D.C. Bar International Law Community leader and co-host of the podcast The Tea on International Arbitration . Topics discussed include the difference between commercial and investment arbitration, precedent (or lack thereof) in a civil law system, and how the international law community is functioning during the pandemic.  Listen an...

Renata and Elena talk to D.C. Bar Family Law Community member Samantha Kravitz, Esq. about what happens to the family pet in the event of a divorce or separation. They learn about various options to protect your pet, including Pet-Nuptial Agreements, Pet-Support payments, and more.  Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC mem...

Sienna and Kirsten talk to Sarah Crawford, Esq. about Indian and Native American Law. Topics discussed include the McGirt v Oklahoma Supreme Court decision, the Violence Against Women Act, and the Tribal Law and Order Act. Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC membership will provide resume and skills boosting opportunities and...

Renata and Elena talk about medical malpractice suits, access to care, and COVID-19 with D.C. Bar Tort Law Community leader Craig Brodsky, Esq.  Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC membership will provide resume and skills boosting opportunities and one-on-one access to local practicing attorneys. To learn more, click her...

Sienna and Kirsten are joined by Judge Gregory E. Mize of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and Lucrecia Johnson, Esq. to talk about the advantages and challenges of virtual trials as well as some tips and hopes for the future. Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC membership will provide resume and skills boosting...

Melody and Elena discuss hot topics in Construction Law, including the False Claims Act, the AntiKickback Statute, and bid protests, with guest host Government Contracts Community leader Amy Garber, Esq. Thanks for listening to Season 1! Season 2 will be released in the Fall.  Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily repr...

Renata and Alexis delve into the complex world of real estate law. "My landlord is selling my property, but I love this house and wish I could stay!" "I'm interested in turning my property into a condominium. How do I do that?" Guest host Shanice McClelland, Esq. from the D.C. Bar Real Estate, Housing and Land Use Community answers these questions and more. Please note, the positions and opinions...

Renata and Alexis are joined by D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center attorney Jenadee Nanini, Esq, to discuss access to justice issues and the rise of other affordable methods of legal representation such as "low bono." 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...

Renata and Alexis discuss the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and more hot topics in International Law with D.C. Bar International Law Community co-chair Sharie Brown, Esq. 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 Communiti...

Melody and Elena learn about what to look out for in the coming years in the field of Environmental Law with Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Community member Allison Watkins Mallick, Esq., including the growing problem of how to dispose of and recycle depleted renewable energy equipment like wind turbines and solar panels. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers...

Melody and Elena talk recent cases concerning sex and gender discrimination in the workplace. Labor and Employment Law Community member Julienne Bramesco, esq, guest hosts.  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 C...

Melody and Elena delve into the unique tax implications of nonprofit organizations, the NFL, and why businesses merge in certain ways. Morgan Lewis partner and tax attorney Alexander Reid, Esq. guest hosts.  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 Boa...

Renata and Alexis debate patent eligibility for perfumes created by computers during a discussion about artificial intelligence with patent prosecutor and Intellectual Property Community member John Nappi, Esq.  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...

Melody and Elena explore career options within entertainment law and get tips for students on how to break into the field and how to start their own practice from guest Hardeep Grover, Esq. of the D.C. Bar Arts, Entertainment, Media and Sports Law Community.  Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of...

Renata and Alexis discuss jury selection and how it has changed since the 2016 election. Guest Sellano Simmons, Esq. from the D.C. Bar Criminal Law Community shares his thoughts and personal anecdotes as a defense attorney.  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...

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