Spencer Fane attorney David Koob spoke at the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA) Diversity Seminar on May 21 in Minneapolis.
During this informative half-day event, David joined the session, Diversity in the Courtroom: What Every Trial Lawyer Should Know. He and his fellow panelists explored the critical role diversity plays in trial advocacy and courtroom dynamics. The discussion included strategies for effectively navigating implicit and explicit bias when presenting cases, fostering inclusivity in trial teams, and ensuring integration of diverse perspectives into case strategy. The panel also shared insights on how diversity impacts jury selection, witness credibility, and overall case outcomes.
Attendees of the seminar also enjoyed networking, a happy hour, and opening and closing remarks from other renowned legal professionals.
At Spencer Fane, David Koob defends his clients in commercial, general liability, premises liability, complex product liability, drug and medical device, automotive, and toxic tort matters, with an impressive track record across all areas of his practice. In more than 20 years as a litigator, David has tried cases in state and federal courts throughout the U.S. as well as in administrative and regulatory proceedings. He has notably served as national counsel for several large corporations, and has experience in creating and implementing legal and business risk management programs for his clients.