Let's Brief It

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.

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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 Communities and organizations.

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.

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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 Communities and organizations.

**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. 

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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. 

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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 Communities and organizations.

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. 

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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 Communities and organizations.

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.

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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 Communities and organizations.

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. 

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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 Communities and organizations.

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.

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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 represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.

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 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 Communities and organizations.