The ACTL is an invitation-only fellowship that strives to preserve and enhance trial practice, civility, professionalism, and the administration of justice through support of an independent judiciary, the rule of law, trial by jury, and access to justice.

Steve is a renowned trial lawyer with deep experience in high profile cases. He concentrates his work on high stakes criminal and civil litigation, government and internal investigations, and appellate practice. In his white collar criminal defense practice, Steve represents individuals accused of financial crimes involving health care, agriculture, and corporate embezzlement. As a business litigator, he represented Polaroid in a $300 million breach of contract dispute, ultimately securing a complete defense verdict following a two-week jury trial in February 2024. His investigations practice has included a high-profile investigation of a private security company holding a contract at a major NFL venue that resulted in its termination; a data security breach and IP theft conspiracy at a major automobile manufacturer; and internal investigations and government compliance on behalf of health care providers.

In 2021, Steve served as pro bono special prosecutor in the internationally televised homicide trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.

David is a partner, vice chair of Maslon's Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and co-chair of Maslon's Construction & Real Estate Litigation Group. A skilled trial attorney and former federal prosecutor, he regularly represents clients in construction and insurance coverage disputes and a variety of commercial litigation. David is a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers and the American College of Coverage Counsel—one of just three lawyers in the U.S. invited to join both organizations. David was recognized by Chambers USA as one of seven Minnesota lawyers ranked Band 1 for Construction (2025) and Best Lawyers as the 2026 Lawyer of the Year (top ranked attorney) for Construction Litigation in the Minneapolis region. Who's Who Legal/Lexology named him one of nine U.S. attorneys to receive the 2026 Client Choice Award for excellence in construction law and described him as "an impressive trial lawyer whose practice spans the spectrum of construction matters from insurance to payment claims." David was also listed by Lawdragon in its 500 Leading Litigators in America ranking for 2026.

Jason, partner and co-chair of the Construction & Real Estate Litigation Group, focuses his practice on representing clients from the construction, real estate, financial services, food, and railroad industries. He regularly appears in federal and state court on behalf of design-build firms, general contractors, architects, engineers, specialty contractors, suppliers, property management companies, real estate owners, and lenders. Jason has also been ranked by Chambers USA in construction law since 2016. Prior to joining Maslon in 2002, Jason honed his trial and appellate skills as a Naval Officer with the United States Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps, where he led several courts-martial, administrative hearings, and military appeals.

Joe focuses his practice on product liability litigation, successfully defending manufacturers in all stages of dispute resolution and litigation. He has significant experience with federal preemption of claims involving drugs and medical devices and testing and analysis of products subject to litigation. He also represents clients in complex business, intellectual property, and insurance coverage litigation.

Joe first joined Maslon in 2010 after earning his law degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School. In 2024, he left the partnership for a year-long RV trip with his family.

Katie has nearly 20 years of experience as a litigator defending complex product liability matters in state and federal courts, and has successfully represented clients of varying sizes across a range of product industries. Maechler currently co-leads the Maslon team serving as national trial and coordinating counsel for a major diversified water treatment company in personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from misuse of residential pool filters, as well as the written discovery team for a world-leading manufacturer’s national portfolio of PFAS litigation.

In 2023, Maechler was nominated for membership in the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), a select group of attorneys of “high professional standing” open by invitation only. Since then, she has participated regularly in the organization's meetings and is serving on the planning committee for the annual Product Liability Roundtable taking place next month in New Jersey, where she will be a presenter.

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After working in private practice for more than a decade, including as a Maslon partner, Anna dedicated several years to public service as a prosecutor in the Hennepin County Attorney's Office in Minneapolis. In that role, she managed a dynamic caseload that included homicide, sexual assault, financial crimes, and drug and property cases through all stages of prosecution. She developed strong first-chair trial skills as she brought numerous violent felonies to jury verdict. She subsequently managed litigation in house as senior legal counsel for a large pharmacy benefit manager, where she oversaw a complex portfolio of litigation, arbitration, regulatory matters, internal investigations, and pre-litigation commercial disputes.

Anna earned her law degree cum laude from the University of St. Thomas School of Law after graduating summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities with a B.A. in English and journalism.

Terry has extensive experience assisting clients with their intellectual property, e-commerce, and complex commercial litigation needs. He has successfully represented clients in state and federal courts throughout the country in a broad range of infringement matters involving patent, trademark, copyright, and trade dress as well as licensing disputes. Terry also serves as chair of the firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. A 1995 graduate of William Mitchell School of Law, he joined Maslon as a lateral partner in 2015.

John is a highly skilled advocate with deep experience handling complex litigation, including product liability, business torts, and contract disputes. John helps clients navigate all stages of the litigation process and has significant experience representing large and small businesses in all forums: federal and state courts, arbitrations, and mediations. John joined Maslon in 2011 after earning his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School.

Annika represents clients in complex civil litigation, white-collar criminal defense, tort and product liability defense, and general commercial litigation. She brings significant courtroom experience, including key roles in six trials over the last two years in both civil and criminal cases.

Annika's dedication to the profession and the community is evident in her many activities. She has taken on leadership roles with Minnesota Women Lawyers and the Women's White Collar Defense Association, and she volunteers with the Minneapolis Reader/Writer program, among other roles. Annika is also engaged in pro bono work through the Pro Se Project and the Tubman Safety Project. Through her work with the former, she was recently able to assist an incarcerated individual in achieving a settlement related to excessive force they experienced at the hands of correctional officers.

While attending the University of Minnesota Law School, Annika served as a law clerk in the Hennepin County Public Defender's office. She also participated in the National Moot Court Competition Team, served as the mentorship program coordinator for the Well-Being Initiative, and volunteered with the Asylum Law Project.

The Power List is a feature that examines the power brokers who lead and influence the Minnesota legal community, with a focus on those "whose mere presence on a case signifies the stakes, who have influenced the direction of the law, whose leadership in the community is pervasive, and whose respect within the bar is undeniable."

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David is a skilled trial attorney and former federal prosecutor who regularly represents clients in construction and insurance coverage disputes and a variety of commercial litigation. He is a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers and the American College of Coverage Counsel—one of three lawyers in the U.S. invited to join both organizations. Who's Who Legal/Lexology named David one of eight U.S. 2025 Global Elite Thought Leaders in the category of Client Choice-Construction and described him as "an impressive trial lawyer whose practice spans the spectrum of construction matters from insurance to payment claims."

David was recognized by Lawdragon in its 500 Leading Litigators in America ranking (2025), by Thomson Reuters® as a Stand-Out Lawyer (2025) based on its survey of more than 2,000 senior in-house counsel, and by Chambers USA as one of seven Minnesota lawyers ranked Band 1 for Construction (2024). David has developed a niche national practice representing commercial policyholders in insurance coverage disputes, including on many of the largest construction projects and claims across the United States.

Jon is one of the preeminent real estate attorneys in Minnesota as ranked in Chambers USA and has a proven track record as an exceptional transactional attorney, negotiator, and dealmaker. He represents developers, investors, and businesses in all aspects of the commercial and agricultural real estate life cycle, including acquisitions and dispositions; borrower-side financing and refinancing transactions; commercial leasing; real estate development, land use, and construction projects; 1031 exchanges; title and survey due diligence review; and environmental and regulatory compliance matters.

With years of experience under his belt, Jon excels at crafting practical, results-oriented solutions tailored to each client’s unique objectives. Whether structuring complex property deals or resolving intricate land use disputes, Jon’s sharp negotiation skills and ability to cut through the noise and deliver tangible outcomes makes him a go-to expert for anyone seeking a strategic partner in real estate law. Jon also partners frequently with the firm's litigators to enforce clients' rights, including in construction litigation, mechanics' liens disputes, commercial lease disputes, condemnation and eminent domain matters, receivership actions, and more.

Samantha joins Maslon after serving for six years as an assistant United States attorney with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota. In that position, she led successful investigations and prosecutions in a wide array of complex cases. These included racketeering conspiracies, civil rights violations, firearms trafficking, narcotics conspiracies, and violent crimes—most notably, her work on United States v. Derek Chauvin et al., which resulted in the conviction of four Minneapolis police officers for federal civil rights violations related to the death of George Floyd.

Prior to her work as an assistant U.S. attorney, Samantha prosecuted violent felonies for the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office in Minneapolis and the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in Detroit. She earned her law degree from Wayne State University Law School.

Samantha joins a growing investigations team at Maslon, currently staffed by several former state and federal prosecutors and experienced litigators. Led by former assistant U.S. attorney Steve Schleicher, Maslon’s Investigations & White Collar Defense Group leverages extensive government experience to represent corporations facing government inquiries, enforcement actions, and litigation. The Investigations & White Collar Defense group also uses its deep investigations experience to conduct privileged internal investigations in a variety of contexts and represents individuals facing complex criminal allegations.

Steve is known for his role as pro bono special prosecutor in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd and his successful representation of a Feeding Our Future defendant. The team also includes Stephanie Laws (co-chair of the Tort & Product Liability Group), former federal prosecutor David Suchar (chair of the Construction & Real Estate Litigation Group), former state prosecutors Emily Liebman Taylor and Haley-Rose Severson, and litigation attorneys Clayton Carlson, Anna Barton, and Abigail Maier.

Both were independently nominated as one of the three most outstanding lawyers their clients worked with as part of Thomson Reuters’ global research with senior in-house counsel.

David is a skilled trial attorney and former federal prosecutor who regularly represents clients in construction and insurance coverage disputes and a variety of commercial litigation. A Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers and the American College of Coverage Counsel, he is one of three lawyers in the U.S. invited to join both organizations. Who's Who Legal/Lexology named David one of eight U.S. 2025 Global Elite Thought Leaders in the category of Client Choice-Construction and described him as "an impressive trial lawyer whose practice spans the spectrum of construction matters from insurance to payment claims." He was recognized by Lawdragon in its 500 Leading Litigators in America ranking (2025) and by Chambers USA as one of seven Minnesota lawyers ranked Band 1 for Construction (2024).

Jason focuses his litigation practice on representing clients from the construction, real estate, financial services, food, and railroad industries. He regularly appears in federal and state court on behalf of design-build firms, general contractors, architects, engineers, specialty contractors, suppliers, property management companies, real estate owners, and lenders. Jason has been ranked by Chambers USA in construction law since 2016 and has been described as "an esteemed trial lawyer with a wealth of experience assisting with litigation mandates relating to construction defects and insurance coverage issues." Prior to joining Maslon in 2002, Jason honed his trial and appellate skills as a Naval Officer with the United States Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps, where he led hundreds of courts-martial, administrative hearings, and military appeals.

The organization conducts a rigorous vetting process prior to inviting a lawyer to become a fellow. Fellows include many of the most prominent members of the insurance law bar. Maslon Partners Margo Brownell and Bryan Freeman also are fellows of the ACCC.

A trial attorney and former federal prosecutor, David has built a broad construction and insurance coverage practice. He negotiates and litigates significant construction negligence, lien, and payment disputes throughout the Midwest and has one of the top insurance coverage for construction practices in the country.

David is one of only seven lawyers to receive the highest possible Band 1 ranking from Chambers USA in its 2024 guide for Construction in Minnesota. Who's Who Legal/Lexology named him one of eight U.S. 2025 Global Elite Thought Leaders in the category of Client Choice-Construction and described him as "an impressive trial lawyer whose practice spans the spectrum of construction matters from insurance to payment claims." David has served in various leadership roles with the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law, and in 2023, he was chair of The Trial Network, a national network of 24 leading trial law firms. David was recently elected as a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers (ACCL) as well—he is one of three lawyers in the U.S. invited to join both the ACCL and ACCC.

Working out of both California and Maslon's primary office in Minneapolis, Melissa focuses her practice on the full spectrum of employment counseling and litigation matters in addition to business disputes involving non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, trade secrets, business contracts and torts, and unfair competition and trade practices. Melissa also maintains a robust employment investigations practice.

Melissa earned her law degree, cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School.

As a result of this decision, owners of trade secrets should consider whether they are able to bring DTSA claims even if nearly all of the alleged misappropriation occurred outside of the United States. Motorola is a significant decision in the global context of trade secrets, where cross-border litigation is increasingly common.

What Happened in Motorola?

Motorola and Hytera were direct competitors in the market for two-way digital mobile radios. In 2007, after struggling to produce a superior radio, Hytera poached three engineers from Motorola. Before their departure, the engineers downloaded thousands of Motorola documents— which contained trade secrets and source code—which they took to Hytera at Hytera’s direction. Hytera then used this stolen material to produce radios that were “functionally indistinguishable” from Motorola’s radios, which were then marketed and sold worldwide.

After the passage of the DTSA in 2016, Motorola sued Hytera, alleging that Hytera violated the DTSA, among other things, and sought to recover Hytera’s profits stemming from the misappropriation of Motorola’s trade secrets. The district court held that DTSA applied extraterritorially and awarded Motorola $135.8 million in compensatory damages and $271.6 million in punitive damages on the DTSA claim. The district court’s damages award included damages for sales outside the United States. The district court also found that the Hytera’s use of the “alleged trade secrets occurred in the United States because Hytera had advertised, promoted, and marketed products embodying the stolen trade secrets at numerous trade shows in the United States.”

Seventh Circuit’s Ruling

In a case of first impression, the Seventh Circuit affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded the case. In relevant part, the court of appeals affirmed the district court’s determination that the DTSA applies to conduct outside of the United States after applying conventional tools of statutory interpretation. The court of appeals also determined that 18 U.S.C. § 1837(2) imposes the only limit on DTSA’s extraterritorial reach: “[A]n act in furtherance of the offense [must have been] committed in the United States.” Thus, after finding that Hytera’s marketing of its products at trade shows in the United States constituted domestic acts of misappropriation, the Seventh Circuit concluded that the district court properly awarded Motorola damages based on “Hytera’s worldwide sales of products furthered by that misappropriation, regardless of where in the world the remainder of Hytera’s illegal conduct occurred.”

Implications for Trade Secret Owners

The Seventh Circuit’s extraterritorial application of the DTSA provides owners with a powerful tool for enforcement even when the core acts of misappropriation take place abroad. As long as a defendant takes some action in the United States in furtherance of the misappropriation—such as marketing, selling, or promoting products that were produced from stolen trade secrets—DTSA claims may be brought in U.S. courts.

This decision underscores the growing importance of safeguarding trade secrets in an increasingly interconnected global economy, where cross-border trade secret litigation is becoming more common. Moreover, a plaintiff may also be able recover damages based on a defendant’s foreign sales as long as the U.S. acts are “in furtherance” of the misappropriation.

Conclusion

The Seventh Circuit’s ruling in Motorola could have significant effects, especially for multinational companies, as it offers a practical option for addressing trade secret misappropriation that occurs in the global marketplace.

We Can Help

If you have questions about how to protect your business interests, confidential information, and trade secrets in the midst of fierce global competition, please contact Maslon’s competitive practices and intellectual property attorneys.

¹ As noted in Motorola, the First Circuit previously acknowledged in dicta that “Congress was concerned with the theft of American trade secrets abroad and intended to have extraterritorial reach.” Motorola, 108 F.4th at 480 n.7 (quoting Amyndas Pharms., S.A. v. Zealand Pharma A/S, 48 F.4th 18, 35 (1st Cir. 2022)).

Bryan has helped his policyholder clients recover millions of dollars in insurance proceeds in disputes over coverage for directors and officers; employment practices; product, environmental, professional, and fiduciary liability; as well as in litigation over first-party coverage for fidelity and crime loss, property loss, business interruption, and cyber loss.

Bryan earned his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, where he served for several years as an adjunct professor for the university's Insurance Law Clinic, which provides students with the opportunity to provide pro bono services to policyholders who have disputes with their insurance companies.

Jevon is an experienced trial lawyer who works with clients in a range of industries, with a focus on assisting policyholders in insurance coverage disputes and representing stakeholders in construction and real estate matters. Jevon was named an associate fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America in 2022. He also serves on the Minnesota State Bar Association’s construction section council and the contracts committee of the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota.

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Steve, chair of Maslon's Investigations & White Collar Defense Group, is a renowned trial lawyer with deep experience in high profile cases. He concentrates his work on high stakes criminal and civil litigation, government and internal investigations, and appellate practice. Steve is well known for his role as a pro bono special prosecutor in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. A former federal prosecutor, Steve has defended individual clients in a wide variety of serious matters, including murder, drug, and white collar cases, and has represented businesses in high-profile investigations by state and federal entities around the country. Steve is ranked Band 1 in Minnesota in Chambers USA for White Collar Crime and Government Investigations, sharing that honor with only four other attorneys.

David chairs Maslon's Construction & Real Estate Litigation Group and serves as vice chair of the firm board of directors and executive committee. A skilled trial attorney and former federal prosecutor, he regularly represents clients in construction and insurance coverage disputes, government and internal investigations, and a variety of commercial litigation. David was elected in 2024 as a Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers. He is one of only seven Minnesota lawyers ranked Band 1 in Chambers USA for Construction. Who's Who Legal named him a Global Leader in Construction and described him as "an impressive trial lawyer whose practice spans the spectrum of construction matters from insurance to payment claims." David recently served as national chair of The Trial Network, a professional network of trial lawyers from 24 leading law firms across the United States, including Maslon.

Following a seven-week trial, a federal jury in Minnesota acquitted defendant Said Shafii Farah on June 7 of all nine charges in what federal officials claimed to be the nation’s largest fraud case arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Steve and Clayton represented Farah, one of only two defendants among the seven on trial who were found not guilty. The attorney for the other defendant found not guilty, Andrew Garvis, will also receive the award.

The acquittal was an exceedingly rare result, as only 0.4% of defendants in federal criminal cases were found not guilty at trial in 2022, according to The Pew Research Center.

Steve is a renowned trial lawyer with deep experience in high profile cases. He concentrates his work on high stakes criminal and civil litigation, government and internal investigations, and appellate practice. Steve is well known for his role as a pro bono special prosecutor in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. A former federal prosecutor, Steve has defended individual clients in a wide variety of serious matters, including murder, drug, and white collar cases, and has represented businesses in high-profile investigations by state and federal entities around the country. Steve also has experience in military courts, having served as a JAG Corps Officer in the United States Army Reserve for 10 years.

Clayton works with individuals and corporations to help them navigate their interactions with the government. Focusing his practice on criminal defense, government and internal investigations, and complex civil litigation, Clayton has represented both individuals and corporations in a wide variety of both civil and criminal litigation. He has experience defending people accused of crimes in both state and federal court, ranging from DWI, assault, and drug-related offenses, to white collar crimes and murder.

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL) is a statewide organization that fosters the integrity, independence, and expertise of criminal defense lawyers.

ACCL fellowship is extended to those who are found to have mastered the practice or the teaching of construction law and dispute resolution in the complex technical and legal fields pertaining to the built environment, whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, scholarship, professionalism, and collegiality, and who have demonstrated a commitment to “give back” to the construction industry. Fewer than 240 other attorneys from the U.S., Canada, Britain, Australia, and France are Fellows in the organization.

Membership in the college is by invitation only upon nomination and election. Prospective members must be proposed for membership by a Fellow in good standing, seconded by at least two other Fellows who have personal knowledge of the nominee, and nominated by the Membership Committee. Their election by the Board of Governors is then ratified by the entire membership. To be eligible for election into the college, a lawyer must be admitted to practice law before the highest court of his or her respective state, territory, or country and have been actively and continuously engaged in the full time practice or teaching of law for a combined total of at least 15 years.

A trial attorney and former federal prosecutor, David has built a broad construction law practice. He negotiates and litigates significant construction negligence, lien, and payment disputes throughout the Midwest and has one of the top insurance coverage for construction practices in the country.

For example, in 2020, David settled claims brought against a large international structural engineering firm related to the $1.1 billion U.S. Bank Stadium Project—the largest construction project in Minnesota history. His niche national practice representing commercial policyholders in insurance coverage disputes has included many of the largest construction projects and claims across the United States. Recent matters include the LaGuardia Airport Central Terminal Reconstruction Project (NYC); Apple Campus (Cupertino, CA); Las Vegas Raiders (Allegiant) Stadium; SeaTac Airport; Long Beach International Gateway (Gerald Desmond) Bridge; Second Avenue Subway (NYC); claims on Millennium Tower, Transbay Transit Center, and Salesforce Tower (San Francisco); and the Florida International University bridge collapse (Miami).

David is one of only seven lawyers to receive the highest possible Band 1 ranking from Chambers USA in its 2024 guide for Construction in Minnesota. Who's Who Legal named him a Global Leader in Construction and described him as "an impressive trial lawyer whose practice spans the spectrum of construction matters from insurance to payment claims." Suchar has served in various leadership roles with the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law, and in 2023, he was chair of The Trial Network, a national network of 24 leading trial law firms.

Judah represents corporate and individual policyholders in insurance coverage and complex business disputes. His experience includes advising clients and litigating actions concerning coverage for product liabilities, environmental and toxic tort liabilities, directors and officers-related liabilities, first-party property loss, business interruption, cyber crime, and broker negligence.

Judah also maintains a robust commercial litigation practice spanning multiple industries and forums, ranging from representing investment banking firms in federal appeals, to representing medical device manufacturers in federal and state courts, to litigating putative class actions under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Judah's pro bono practice includes seeking orders for protection with The Tubman Pro Bono Safety Project and applications for asylum with The Advocates for Human Rights.

Partner John Duffey co-authored Chapter 2: Commencing the Action. Partner Jevon Bindman teamed up with attorney Carly Johnson for Chapter 8: Post-Trial.

The 2024 update to the Minnesota Litigation Forms Deskbook with eFormbook includes nine chapters covering all aspects of litigation, from pre-lawsuit investigation to appeal, and over 130 forms, ready to download and use.

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John represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters, including business torts and contract disputes, with a particular emphasis on noncompete, trade secret, and financial services litigation. He helps clients navigate all stages of the litigation process and has significant experience representing large and small businesses in all forums: federal and state courts, arbitrations, and mediations.

Jevon works with clients in a range of industries, with a focus on assisting policyholders in insurance coverage disputes and representing stakeholders in construction and real estate matters, as well as appeals. He appears frequently before Minnesota and federal appellate courts. Jevon also co-authors four volumes of the Minnesota Practice Series—the seminal treatise on Minnesota law and procedure—including the Minnesota Handbook of Courtroom Evidence and Civil Rules Annotated. In addition, he is a member of the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Carly assists clients across a broad range of general commercial litigation matters, including construction, real estate, and trust and estates disputes. Her practice is informed by her active civic engagement and service, which includes her election to the Oak Park Heights City Council shortly after earning her undergraduate degree in biology from St. Thomas.

An online replay of the seminar will be available on May 16 and June 5.

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Stephanie represents businesses in product liability and complex civil litigation in federal and state courts nationwide. She also conducts internal investigations and helps companies respond to government enforcement actions. Stephanie’s product liability bandwidth spans multiple industries, with particular focus on defense of FDA-regulated products. She is an experienced litigator who has handled cases from fact investigation through jury verdict. She has significant experience managing large-scale document collections and productions as well as e-discovery issues, both in one-off cases and across coordinated portfolios. Stephanie leverages insights from multiple client secondments to develop efficient legal strategies that are custom tailored to fit business needs.

The POWER 30 is a feature that examines the power brokers who lead and influence the Minnesota legal community, with a focus on those "whose mere presence on a case signifies the stakes, who have influenced the direction of the law, whose leadership in the community is pervasive, and whose respect within the bar is undeniable."

To read the feature, go to: Minnesota Lawyer, "The POWER 30: David Suchar" (subscription required).

David is a skilled trial attorney and former federal prosecutor who regularly represents clients in construction and insurance coverage disputes, government and internal investigations, and a variety of commercial litigation. Who's Who Legal ranked David as the top under-45 construction lawyer in the United States, describing him as "an impressive trial lawyer whose practice spans the spectrum of construction matters from insurance to payment claims." (Ranked in 2023 as a Global Leader in Construction.) Chambers USA (ranked 2018-present) published client commentary describing David's strengths as "mastery of insurance, understanding the construction industry, exceptional writing skills and aggressive negotiation." David has developed a niche national practice representing commercial policyholders in insurance coverage disputes, including on many of the largest construction projects and claims across the United States.

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Jevon is an experienced trial lawyer who works with clients in a range of industries, with a focus on assisting policyholders in insurance coverage disputes and representing stakeholders in construction and real estate matters, as well as appeals. He appears frequently before Minnesota and federal appellate courts. In addition, Jevon was named an associate fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America and participates in its Trial Law Institute and Diversity Law Institute. He also serves on the Contracts Committee of the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota.

For details or to register, go to Minnesota CLE: Appellate Practice and Procedure: Oral Argument at Minnesota’s Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.

Erica represents clients in complex commercial disputes primarily in the areas of tort and product liability, business torts, insurance coverage, and breach of contract actions. She is also an experienced appellate attorney. Erica currently serves as reporter for three Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committees: the Rules of Civil Procedure, the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure, and the General Rules of Practice; and she is the former chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Appellate Practice Section.

For details or to register, go to Minnesota CLE: 2024 Civil Litigator’s Annual Update.

Erica represents clients in complex commercial disputes primarily in the areas of tort and product liability, business torts, insurance coverage, and breach of contract actions. She is also an experienced appellate attorney. Erica currently serves as reporter for three Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committees: the Rules of Civil Procedure, the Rules of Civil Appellate Procedure, and the General Rules of Practice; and she is the former chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association's Appellate Practice Section, and co-authors four volumes of the Minnesota Practice Series—including Civil Rules Annotated and General Rules Annotated.

Jevon is an experienced trial lawyer who works with clients in a range of industries, with a focus on assisting policyholders in insurance coverage disputes and representing stakeholders in construction and real estate matters, as well as appeals. He appears frequently before Minnesota and federal appellate courts. In addition, Jevon co-authors four volumes of the Minnesota Practice Series—including Civil Rules Annotated and General Rules Annotated—and serves on the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Jeremy focuses his practice on product liability defense and complex commercial disputes. He assists clients in navigating all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through appeals, with particular experience in managing the discovery process.