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Brief Encounters

Brief Encounters

By: D.C. Bar Communities Office
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 Listen in for exclusive interviews and conversations with D.C. Bar members and guests about hot topics! To learn more about D.C. Bar Communities, join a community, and/or register for upcoming programs, visit www.dcbar.org/communities Presented by the D.C. Bar Communities Podcast Network. Other network channels include "The Tea on International Arbitration" with the D.C. Bar International Law Community (anchor.fm/DCBarTea) and "Let's Brief It" with the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (anchor.fm/DCLSC). Theme Music: "If" by Broke for FreeD.C. Bar Communities Office
Episodes
  • A Conversation with Conrad Bolston

    A Conversation with Conrad Bolston
    May 7 2025

    Enlightening insights from following a non-traditional path toward becoming an energy and environmental lawyer.
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    32 mins
  • New Leadership, New Priorities: Paul Atkins at the SEC

    New Leadership, New Priorities: Paul Atkins at the SEC
    Apr 23 2025

    In this fourth episode of Season 2, A. Valerie Mirko, Partner at Armstrong Teasdale LLP and Leader of the firm’s Securities Regulation and Litigation Practice, and William Nelson, Director of Public Policy and Associate General Counsel at the Investment Adviser Association, discuss the Senate confirmation of Paul Atkins and what priorities Atkins will be focusing on. Valerie and William also discuss key SEC developments in recent weeks, alignment in policy priorities between Paul Atkins, Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, as well as recent Executive Orders regarding regulations. Whether you’re a compliance professional, attorney, or SEC registrant (broker-dealer, investment adviser or dual), this conversation provides valuable insights into the shifting regulatory landscape.


    Past episodes of this series:

    ⁠⁠⁠Episode 1⁠⁠⁠ (5/22/24) [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Securities-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Series-Investor-Protection-in-2024-e2je2a6]


    ⁠⁠⁠Episode 2⁠⁠⁠ (6/5/2024) [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Securities-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Series-All-Things-Standards-of-Care-in-2024-e2k8u2m/a-abahg6m]


    ⁠⁠⁠Episode 3⁠⁠⁠ (7/24/2024) [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Securities-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Series-Developments-in-Insider-Trading-e2lk443/a-abdiehh]


    ⁠⁠Episode 4⁠⁠ (8/21/2024) [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Securities-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Series-The-SEC-Private-Funds-Rule--the-Fifth-Circuit-Decision-and-SEC-Rulemaking-Authority-e2mucdm]


    ⁠Episode 5⁠ (9/11/2024) [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Securities-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Series-Fireside-Chat-with-SEC-Investor-Advocate-Cristina-Martin-Firvida-e2o23db/a-abguokt]


    Episode 6 (10/23/2024) [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Securities-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Series-Off-Channel-Communications--A-State-of-the-Union-e2pqi6c/a-abj83g8]


    Episode 7 (12/4/2024) [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Securities-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Series-Impact-of-2025-Presidential-Transition-on-the-SEC-e2r7ivg]
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    22 mins
  • Securities Regulation and Enforcement Series: Key Insights on How the New Administration and Congress Will Shape the SEC

    Securities Regulation and Enforcement Series: Key Insights on How the New Administration and Congress Will Shape the SEC
    Mar 26 2025

    Episode 3 of Season 2 picks up where the kickoff episode https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Securities-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Series-Insights-on-SEC-Transition-and-Policy-Priorities-with-Pete-Driscoll-e2tps9i/a-abo6453 with Pete Driscoll left off. A few weeks after the Presidential Transition A. Valerie Mirko, Partner at Armstrong Teasdale LLP and Leader of the firm’s Securities Regulation and Litigation Practice, and William Nelson, Director of Public Policy and Associate General Counsel at the Investment Adviser Association, chat about recent events. Valerie and William discuss key Executive Orders, Congressional actions, SEC developments, and the agency’s new rule revoking delegated authority.

    Whether you’re a compliance professional, attorney, or SEC registrant (broker-dealer, investment adviser or dual), this conversation provides valuable insights into the shifting regulatory landscape.



    Past episodes of this series:

    ⁠⁠⁠Episode 1⁠⁠⁠ (5/22/24) [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Securities-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Series-Investor-Protection-in-2024-e2je2a6]


    ⁠⁠⁠Episode 2⁠⁠⁠ (6/5/2024) [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Securities-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Series-All-Things-Standards-of-Care-in-2024-e2k8u2m/a-abahg6m]


    ⁠⁠⁠Episode 3⁠⁠⁠ (7/24/2024) [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Securities-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Series-Developments-in-Insider-Trading-e2lk443/a-abdiehh]


    ⁠⁠Episode 4⁠⁠ (8/21/2024) [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Securities-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Series-The-SEC-Private-Funds-Rule--the-Fifth-Circuit-Decision-and-SEC-Rulemaking-Authority-e2mucdm]


    ⁠Episode 5⁠ (9/11/2024) [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Securities-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Series-Fireside-Chat-with-SEC-Investor-Advocate-Cristina-Martin-Firvida-e2o23db/a-abguokt]


    Episode 6 (10/23/2024) [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Securities-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Series-Off-Channel-Communications--A-State-of-the-Union-e2pqi6c/a-abj83g8]


    Episode 7 (12/4/2024) [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Securities-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Series-Impact-of-2025-Presidential-Transition-on-the-SEC-e2r7ivg]
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    24 mins
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