# Brief Encounters 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… Page: Feed: --- ## [Women on the Front Lines of a Movement for Environmental and Social Justice: The Tiger Widows of West Bengal, India](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Women-on-the-Front-Lines-of-a-Movement-for-Environmental-and-Social-Justice-The-Tiger-Widows-of-West-Bengal--India-e3nh6ov) _2026-08-19 · D.C. Bar Communities Office_ Join the leadership of the Human Rights and Immigration Subcommittee of the D.C. Bar’s International Law Community as it examines the disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized communities, in particular, already-vulnerable women whose livelihoods depend upon increasingly threatened habitats. During the past five decades, Royal Bengal tigers have killed at least 3,000 men and women… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/187692c0/podcast/play/124344543/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F63d5ab3e-5a77-ad33-8dd5-3877d422db3d.mp3) ## [Securities Regulation and Enforcement Series: Regulatory Recap – Fraud Prevention, Rulemaking Priorities and Industry News](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Securities-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Series-Regulatory-Recap--Fraud-Prevention--Rulemaking-Priorities-and-Industry-News-e3n42e2) _2026-08-14 · D.C. Bar Communities Office_ In this Season 3 episode, co-hosts A. Valerie Mirko, Partner at Armstrong Teasdale LLP and leader of the firm’s Securities Regulation and Litigation Practice, and William Nelson, Senior Counsel at Eversheds Sutherland, break down the latest developments shaping the financial services regulatory landscape. They discuss the House Financial Services Committee's report on financial fraud and scams ,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/187692c0/podcast/play/123914114/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-7%2F5a0ae701-f56e-a358-0081-078c15bd543d.mp3) ## [Clearing the Air - A Conversation with EPA’s former Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Clearing-the-Air---A-Conversation-with-EPAs-former-Deputy-Administrator-Janet-McCabe-e3m1e5s) _2026-08-05 · D.C. Bar Communities Office_ Host Jivan Ramesh sat down with former Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Janet McCabe to discuss the endangerment finding, the Clean Air Act, and changes in the EPA. The Deputy Administrator provided a forward-looking insight into how environmental law has changed, how it's likely to change in the future, and what this may affect. Please note, the positions and opinions… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/187692c0/podcast/play/122779260/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-13%2F6f92184b-9271-5d7b-3d92-b6f9be3d54e0.mp3) ## [Securities Regulation and Enforcement Series: Spotlight on CFP Board - Innovation, Investor Protection, and the Fight Against Financial Fraud](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/Securities-Regulation-and-Enforcement-Series-Spotlight-on-CFP-Board---Innovation--Investor-Protection--and-the-Fight-Against-Financial-Fraud-e3m1a0e) _2026-07-22 · D.C. Bar Communities Office_ In this Season 3 episode, co-hosts 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, speak with Erin Koeppel, Managing Director, Government Relations & Public Policy Counsel at CFP Board. Valerie, William, and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/187692c0/podcast/play/122774990/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-13%2F40c042a6-4bcf-7057-c38a-048cb9b6ba22.mp3) ## [The 6 Pillars of Lawyer Well-Being: The Social Pillar](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/The-6-Pillars-of-Lawyer-Well-Being-The-Social-Pillar-e3jb102) _2026-07-19 · D.C. Bar Communities Office_ Join us for an engaging conversation on the social pillar of well-being with Maryland based psychotherapist, Cintra Harbold. This episode concludes the Lawyer Well-being Community’s series, The Six Pillars of Well-Being. In this dynamic discussion with your community host, Winsome Gayle, a social justice lawyer and leadership coach, Cintra provides practical ways for us to connect. From Aristotle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/187692c0/podcast/play/119947714/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-13%2F6d101e2e-b6f8-90d5-d3cc-500b884ea679.mp3) ## [The 6 Pillars of Lawyer Well-Being: The Spiritual Pillar](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/The-6-Pillars-of-Lawyer-Well-Being-The-Spiritual-Pillar-e3j3f5f) _2026-07-18 · D.C. Bar Communities Office_ Join us for a conversation on the spirituality pillar of well-being with best-selling author and psychotherapist Claudia Cauterucci. This episode is part of the Lawyer Well-being Community’s series, The Six Pillars of Well-Being. In this lively exchange with your community host, Winsome Gayle, a social justice lawyer and leadership coach, Claudia shares practical and accessible ways to (re)connect… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/187692c0/podcast/play/119700079/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-8%2Fb83008ef-4af8-a45a-7845-2a43066b25b7.mp3) ## [The 6 Pillars of Lawyer Well-Being: The Intellectual Pillar](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/The-6-Pillars-of-Lawyer-Well-Being-The-Intellectual-Pillar-e3jnaa4) _2026-07-17 · D.C. Bar Communities Office_ In the episode on intellectual well-being, attorney Lee Robbins speaks with Carlyn Schofield about the misconception that intellectual well-being always means adding more information, learning, or productivity to our lives. Instead, we explore the idea of “intellectual exhale”, which includes engaging with creativity, curiosity, and ideas outside of work in ways that nourish rather than deplete… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/187692c0/podcast/play/120350468/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-21%2Faa59f236-223d-96e1-b593-71dac67e9bb9.mp3) ## [The 6 Pillars of Lawyer Well-Being: The Physical Pillar](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/The-6-Pillars-of-Lawyer-Well-Being-The-Physical-Pillar-e3kvf8n) _2026-07-16 · D.C. Bar Communities Office_ Join us for a discussion on the physical pillar of well-being with internationally-recognized educator and researcher Dr. Stella Volpe, PhD. This episode is part of the Lawyer Well-being Community’s series, The Six Pillars of Well-Being. In this insightful discussion with your community host, Tom Kane, a former government attorney who is currently active in public health and exercise science… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/187692c0/podcast/play/121666263/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-18%2Fb6492da0-a585-1deb-8943-9d4e007a8ed0.mp3) ## [The 6 Pillars of Lawyer Well-Being: The Emotional Pillar](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/The-6-Pillars-of-Lawyer-Well-Being-The-Emotional-Pillar-e3k2rah) _2026-07-15 · D.C. Bar Communities Office_ This podcast episode explores the pillar of emotional well-being. In this conversation, attorney Lee Robbins speaks with Dr. Tyra Moore about how to adopt the idea that emotional well-being is really a lifelong journey, not a destination. They discuss practical ways to apply emotional well-being in everyday life and explore the importance of addressing well-being at both the individual and systems… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/187692c0/podcast/play/120728337/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-29%2Fee441738-3de2-2be4-b321-82dd8f95cc9c.mp3) ## [The 6 Pillars of Lawyer Well-Being: The Occupational Pillar](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/The-6-Pillars-of-Lawyer-Well-Being-The-Occupational-Pillar-e3kskj9) _2026-07-14 · D.C. Bar Communities Office_ This conversation with Professor Sandra Simkins and attorney Lee Robbins explores occupational well-being and burnout in the legal field, with a focus on public interest law. Professor Simkins discusses her research on how structural factors can shape attorney well-being in high-intensity, mission-driven legal environments. The conversation critically examines the concept of “self-care,” noting… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/187692c0/podcast/play/121573417/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-16%2Fcd52bd73-a28a-1df7-8f2b-6edd9469024a.mp3) ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AYOD8lRz59zu) _2026-07-14 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [The 6 Pillars of Lawyer Well-Being: Introduction](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcbar/episodes/The-6-Pillars-of-Lawyer-Well-Being-Introduction-e3kic9u) _2026-07-13 · D.C. Bar Communities Office_ Join the D.C. Bar's new Lawyer Well Being Community as we launch "The Six Pillars of Lawyer Well-Being," a podcast series exploring the six aspects of wellness that support a healthy and sustainable legal career. In this conversation, host Abi Baxendale shares the inspiration behind the new community and the well-being framework that will guide the series. We are also joined by staff from the D.C.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/187692c0/podcast/play/121237246/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-9%2Fe8501209-2db0-ad43-a57b-c32d85df9f3b.mp3)