In this episode of Season 2, A. Valerie Mirko, Partner at Armstrong Teasdale LLP and leader of the firm’s Securities Regulation and Litigation Practice, joins William Nelson, Director of Public Policy and Associate General Counsel at the Investment Adviser Association, to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and two recent speeches by SEC Chairman Paul Atkins on enforcement and corporate governance.
Chairman Atkins has announced plans to revamp the SEC’s Wells process, aiming to make the agency more transparent in sharing investigative findings and to give firms greater opportunity to respond before enforcement actions move forward.
He also signaled a potential shift in the shareholder proposal framework under Exchange Act Rule 14a-8, suggesting the SEC may allow companies to exclude precatory, or non-binding, shareholder proposals - a move that could reshape how corporate governance issues reach the ballot.
Finally, Valerie and William explore the implications of the government shutdown, noting that its full impact on rulemaking and policy may take time to unfold.
Past Episodes of this Series:
From Memecoins to Custody: What Firms Need to Know About Crypto (9/24/25)
Corp Fin in Flux: What the SEC’s Latest Moves Mean for Issuers and Investors (8/13/25)
AI in the Investment Adviser Industry (7/16/25)
Harnessing AI: What Attorneys and Financial Industry Professionals Need to Know (6/18/25)
SEC Leadership, Crypto Policy, and FINRAs Regulatory Refresh (5/21/25)
New Leadership, New Priorities: Paul Atkins at the SEC (4/23/25)
How the New Administration and Congress Will Shape the SEC (3/26/25)
Reflecting on 30 years of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (2/26/25)
Insights on SEC Transition and Policy Priorities with Pete Driscoll (2/5/25)
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.
Retired Judges Thomas Moukawsher and Bennett Rushkoff speak on the role of dynamic judges in guiding the course of litigation so that it moves efficiently to a reasonable and just conclusion.
Judge Moukawsher is the author of "The Common Flaw: Needless Complexity in the Courts and 50 Ways to Reduce It." The book critiques the complexity of modern litigation and judicial practices and proposes a series of suggestions to bring greater efficiency to court proceedings, as well as greater public respect for the courts.
Judge Rushkoff brings to bear his experience as an D.C. Administrative Law Judge, where the guiding role of the judge is very important.
The discussion is moderated by Don Allen Resnikoff of the D.C. Bar Public Interest and Courts Community.
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.
In this latest episode of the series, "Intersections: Energy and Environmental Issues in Law and Tech," Cathy Pagano of the Women's Bar Association of D.C. (WBA) interviews Lorraine Spradley Wilson, Founder and Strategic Advisor at Blue Horizon.
Lorraine explains how she founded Blue Horizon, a DC based advisory firm that helps organizations from early-stage startups to nonprofits, achieve sustainable growth. She also explains how thoughtful sustainability reporting and the resulting data help these organizations become more resilient and successful. In addition, Lorraine shares resources for organizations starting this process.
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.
In this episode of Season 2, A. Valerie Mirko, Partner at Armstrong Teasdale LLP and leader of the firm’s Securities Regulation and Litigation Practice, joins William Nelson, Director of Public Policy and Associate General Counsel at the Investment Adviser Association, for a timely discussion with David Adams, Member at Mintz, on the evolving world of crypto assets.
As crypto moves further into the mainstream, investment advisers and broker-dealers face both new opportunities and heightened regulatory scrutiny. The conversation covers how the SEC and FINRA currently view crypto—from memecoins and mining to stablecoins—and what to expect from upcoming SEC rulemaking over the next 6–12 months.
The episode also explores how advisers are using crypto today, whether as investment products, portfolio diversifiers, or tokenized assets, and examines the fiduciary-duty challenges that come with digital assets. On the compliance front, the discussion highlights how firms can prepare for examinations and enforcement, with special attention to custody - the top concern for many advisers.
Finally, the group looks ahead with practical guidance for advisers and broker-dealers considering crypto products, offering insights to help navigate this fast-changing landscape.
Past Episodes of this Series:
Corp Fin in Flux: What the SEC’s Latest Moves Mean for Issuers and Investors (8/13/25)
AI in the Investment Adviser Industry (7/16/25)
Harnessing AI: What Attorneys and Financial Industry Professionals Need to Know (6/18/25)
SEC Leadership, Crypto Policy, and FINRAs Regulatory Refresh (5/21/25)
New Leadership, New Priorities: Paul Atkins at the SEC (4/23/25)
How the New Administration and Congress Will Shape the SEC (3/26/25)
Reflecting on 30 years of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (2/26/25)
Insights on SEC Transition and Policy Priorities with Pete Driscoll (2/5/25)
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.
President Trump's August 7 executive order directs the Labor Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue guidance allowing employers and plan sponsors to include various private assets in 401(k) plans and other defined contribution plans. The permitted assets could include private equity, hedge funds, private credit, real estate investment trusts (REITS), venture capital funds, and crypto-assets. The program discusses the potential risks posed by such alternative assets to investors in defined contribution plans.
Three experts in the field explain the President’s order and its potential impact: Art Wilmarth, professor emeritus of law at GW Law School, Hilary Allen, Professor of Law at the Washington College of Law at American University, and Amanda Fischer, Policy Director and Chief Operating Officer for Better Markets. Don Resnikoff participated as co-moderator.
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.
Gwendolyn Cooley, recent Chair of Attorneys General Antitrust Task Force, discusses state and D.C. AG antitrust enforcement. Using case-specific examples, she explains how state-level AGs often coordinate with federal antitrust authorities, and also independently bring cases of local interest. She also talks about instances where state-level enforcers take enforcement positions that differ from federal authorities. Finally, she comments on the prospects for future state and federal cooperation.
The podcast moderator was Don Allen Resnikoff of the Antitrust and Consumer Law Community.
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.
Gaëlle Bastien, steering committee member of the D.C. Bar Early Career Lawyer Community, sits down with D.C. Bar President Sadina Montani, Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP. The two discuss law school misconceptions, imposter syndrome, and advice they wish they had known when starting their 1L years.
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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.
In this episode of Season 2, A. Valerie Mirko, Partner at Armstrong Teasdale LLP and leader of the firm’s Securities Regulation and Litigation Practice, joins William Nelson, Director of Public Policy and Associate General Counsel at the Investment Adviser Association, for a timely conversation with Michelle Heisner, Partner at Baker McKenzie LLP and a member of the Firm's Global Corporate and Securities Practice Group.
With the SEC keeping law firms and GCs on their toes this summer, this episode dives into three key themes: tighter disclosure requirements, increased scrutiny on foreign issuers, and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding ESG regulations. One key takeaway: If you're advising issuers, now is the time to revisit your disclosure playbook. The SEC is signaling change, and companies that adapt early will be better positioned for what's ahead.
Tune in for key insights on how these developments are shaping the regulatory landscape
Past Episodes of this Series:
AI in the Investment Adviser Industry (7/16/25)
Harnessing AI: What Attorneys and Financial Industry Professionals Need to Know (6/18/25)
SEC Leadership, Crypto Policy, and FINRAs Regulatory Refresh (5/21/25)
New Leadership, New Priorities: Paul Atkins at the SEC (4/23/25)
How the New Administration and Congress Will Shape the SEC (3/26/25)
Reflecting on 30 years of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (2/26/25)
Insights on SEC Transition and Policy Priorities with Pete Driscoll (2/5/25)
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.
In the latest episode of the series, "Intersections: Energy and Environmental Issues in Law and Tech," Cathy Pagano of the Women's Bar of Association of D.C. (WBA) interviews Cindy McCabe, Director of Renewable Energy Programs at the Montgomery County Green Bank, located in Maryland. Cindy explains all about Green Banks, and she shares her office's efforts to accelerate energy efficiency, renewable energy, and resiliency investment in Montgomery County, MD. Cindy also discusses how this Green Bank got started and how others can work to start local Green Banks in their areas.
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.
In this episode of Season 2, A. Valerie Mirko, Partner at Armstrong Teasdale LLP and leader of the firm’s Securities Regulation and Litigation Practice, joins William Nelson, Director of Public Policy and Associate General Counsel at the Investment Adviser Association, for a timely conversation with Kate Ring, Chief Compliance Officer at Stash Financial. Stash is a fintech platform serving over 1.3 million customers with $4.1 billion in assets under management (AUM) - on a mission to help everyday Americans invest and build better financial futures.
Building on our June episode regarding artificial intelligence (AI), this conversation examines how AI is reshaping the investment adviser industry—spotlighting key opportunities, emerging risks, and what effective oversight entails. A key takeaway: while AI has the potential to significantly boost efficiency, it must be carefully supervised to ensure it supports - not replaces - human judgment. The goal is AI-assisted human efficiency.
Kate shares practical insights from her experience overseeing compliance and risk across Stash’s diverse business lines, offering guidance for CCOs on how to effectively understand and supervise the use of AI tools. Her advice focuses on supporting responsible implementation that aligns with both business objectives and regulatory expectations.
In this episode of Season 2 of the Securities Regulation and Enforcement Series, 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 with Hollie Mason, Esq., Managing Director at Secretariat Advisors. Hollie is a former FINRA regulator and spent many years as an in-house lawyer for financial services firms. At Secretariat Advisors, Hollie assists broker-dealers and other market participants as an expert witness and investigative consultant in complex litigation matters. In this conversation, Hollie, Valerie and William chat about foundational aspects of using artificial intelligence (AI), including definitions, use cases and examples in litigation. A core part of the conversation in this episode is that AI requires a “case-by-case, cautionary approach” by firms – whether law firms, expert firms, or financial services industry firms – as both the technology and the legal landscape is rapidly changing. Hollie provides immediately actionable considerations, including how it is important for firms to understand the AI tools they are using and what these tools are being used for.
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]
Financial regulation expert Art Wilmarth calls on Congress to reject the proposed GENIUS Act’s misguided approach to regulating stablecoins. He would require all issuers and distributors of stablecoins to be FDIC-insured banks. The GENIUS Act would pose great dangers to our financial system by allowing nonbanks to issue stablecoins without the protections provided by federal deposit insurance and the regulations governing FDIC-insured banks. If enacted, the GENIUS Act would set the stage for future runs on stablecoins, which would likely trigger costly systemic financial crises and government bailouts.
An antitrust concern is that the GENIUS Act would allow Big Tech firms and others to acquire nonbank stablecoin issuers and use stablecoins to conduct a banking business. That outcome would severely undermine our longstanding policy of separating banking and commerce and would potentially enable Big Tech firms to dominate financial markets.
Professor Wilmarth's recent article on stablecoins and the GENIUS Act is available for free download at https://ssrn.com/abstract=5272859
The Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022, as enacted in March 2025, amends D.C.’s outdated record-sealing laws to align them with contemporary record relief laws in other states. Succinctly stated, the Act provides a comprehensive framework for expunging and sealing certain records. In doing so, it can help remove the stigma of past convictions and make it easier for eligible individuals to get a job, rent an apartment, or secure a loan—all while still ensuring public safety. Because navigating the Act’s eligibility requirements can be tricky, joining us to explain it all are D.C. Justice Lab’s founder and Executive Director, Patrice Sulton; and Policy Counsel, Nye Wilson, with host Robin Earnest from the Steering Committee of the DC Bar’s Criminal Law and Individual Rights Steering Committee.
Robin M. Earnest serves on the Steering Committee for the DC Bar’s Criminal Law and Individual Rights Community and received the Bar’s 2024 Lawyer of the Year Award for her Community service. Robin is also a member of the D.C. Court of Appeals Committee on Admissions; and she teaches a course on Litigation With the Federal Government as a Professional Lecturer at GW Law School. Robin founded The Earnest Law Firm and is a CJA Panel attorney with the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fourth and D.C. Circuits, as well as the D.C. Court of Appeals.
Patrice A. Sulton is the founder and executive director for DC Justice Lab–a team of law and policy experts researching, organizing, and advocating for large-scale changes to the District’s criminal legal system. She teaches Adjudicatory Criminal Procedure and Trial Advocacy as a Professional Lecturer at GW Law School and was awarded the Distinguished Adjunct Teaching Award in 2021. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Network of Victim Recovery of DC. Most recently, Patrice served on DC’s Criminal Code Reform Commission; the Police Reform Commission; and its Jails and Justice Task Force.
Nye Winslow is the Policy Counsel with the DC Justice Lab where he shapes policy campaigns and offers legal expertise on policy issues. Prior to joining DC Justice Lab Nye worked as a Legal Consultant at the NAACP’s Office of the General Counsel and focused on claims of racial discrimination in voting rights, policing, redistricting, and child welfare.
In the fifth 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 continue to discuss SEC Chair Paul Atkins’ key priorities now that he has begun his term. Valerie and William discuss key SEC developments focusing on the recent Crypto Task Force Roundtables, public company disclosure priorities and current targeted reorganization developments occurring at the SEC. Valerie and William also discuss recent FINRA developments, including FINRA’s modernization rule proposals and outside business activity rule proposal, as well as FINRA’s May 8, 2025 Statement entitled SEC Off-Channel Communications Settlements – SRO Collateral Consequences. 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]
Enlightening insights from following a non-traditional path toward becoming an energy and environmental lawyer.
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]
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]
Join D.C. Affairs Community Co-Chair Angela Parsons and Kathryn Ray, librarian, historian, and past president of the League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia, as they discuss the early 20th century leadup to the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which abolished voting discrimination on the basis of sex. The conversation highlights luminaries of the American Womens’ suffrage movement, including Alice Paul, Carrie Chapman Catt, Ida B. Wells, and others, and details the historic 1913 March on Washington on the eve of President Woodrow Wilson’s inauguration.
The D.C. Affairs Community is proud to present this podcast in celebration of Womens’ History Month, and a reminder that the history of D.C. is the history of our Nation.
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Human Rights and Immigration Subcommittee of the International Law Community is spotlighting exciting recent developments in international women’s rights. Among other topics, our conversation will explore historic efforts to hold the Taliban, the de facto authorities in Afghanistan, accountable under international law in connection with the extreme and pervasive infringement of Afghan women’s and girls’ fundamental rights and freedoms.
Guest: Natasha Arnpriester, Senior Legal Counsel at the Open Society Foundations and a specialist in the use of strategic litigation to protect and affirm women’s rights, civil and political rights, and democratic practices. Ms. Arnpriester litigates transnational human rights cases across numerous jurisdictions, including United Nations treaty bodies, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, the European Court of Human Rights, and various U.S. courts.
In Season 2 Episode 2 of this series, A. Valerie Mirko, Partner at Armstrong Teasdale 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 veteran securities litigator, Daniel Sommers, Partner at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, about the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) as the statute approaches its 30th anniversary this year. The PSLRA marked a sea change for securities class actions, impacting how those cases are brought, who brings them, and how they are decided. Drawing on his more than three-decade career, Daniel addresses with William and Valerie the evolving landscape of securities class actions, the most significant provisions of the PSLRA, what parts of the PSLRA Daniel thinks have worked (and which have not), and recent developments and trends.
