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.

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LOCATION

The Club at Golden Valley
7001 Golden Valley Rd
Golden Valley, MN 55427

AGENDA

1–1:30 p.m. | Registration

1:30–2:30 p.m. | Session 1: Managing Coverage, Liabilities, and Risk in Corporate Transactions

2:30–2:45 p.m. | Break

2:45–3:15 p.m. | Session 2: From Labels to Links: Defending Product Warnings and Instructions in the Digital Age

3:15–3:45 p.m. | Session 3: The CPSC Compliance Playbook: Requirements and Best Practices that Every Manufacturer Should Know

3:45–5 p.m. | Reception

Session 1: Managing Coverage, Liabilities, and Risk in Corporate Transactions

Corporate acquisitions, whether by merger or asset purchase, raise a host of critical insurance challenges, including coverage gaps, legacy liabilities, and policy compatibility between merging entities. This presentation highlights how these issues can affect valuation, risk allocation, and post-closing stability, and offers practical strategies to mitigate exposure by securing and accessing “inherited” insurance assets. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how insurance considerations shape both the structure and long-term outcomes of corporate transactions.

Presenter: Judah Druck, Partner, Maslon LLP

Session 2: From Labels to Links: Defending Product Warnings and Instructions in the Digital Age

From QR codes to YouTube videos, product-related warnings and instructions are rapidly changing in response to technology advancements and evolving consumer expectations. In this presentation, Maslon Partner Stephanie Laws will discuss current standards for product warnings, the risks presented to manufacturers, and strategies for successfully defeating failure-to-warn claims in 2025 and beyond.

Presenter: Stephanie Laws, Partner; Co-Chair, Tort & Product Liability Group; Maslon LLP

Session 3: The CPSC Compliance Playbook: Requirements and Best Practices that Every Manufacturer Should Know

When are product manufacturers required to report dangerous products and related lawsuits to the CPSC, and what are the consequences for failing to report? What are the pros and cons of completing a product recall through the CPSC’s Fast Track Recall Program, and what does participation in the program require? In this session, Maslon Partner Katie Maechler will answer these questions and more, providing attendees with practical strategies for remaining compliant with the CPSC and avoiding civil penalties.

Presenter: Katie Maechler, Partner; Co-Chair, Litigation and Tort & Product Liability Groups; Maslon LLP

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.

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.

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.

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.

Protect life and property. It is important to notify the insurance company and get it involved as soon as reasonably possible, but when in doubt, take all reasonable measures to protect life and property. Most insurance policies will require and allow for this expressly. The law requires policyholders to do what they can, within reason, to mitigate damage.

Gather your insurance policies. Once you think you may have a basis to seek insurance coverage (i.e., your business experiences property damage or business interruption), gather up your complete insurance policy. If you don’t have your policy (many policyholders do not), you can request your full policy from your insurance broker or the insurance company itself.

Give initial notice. As soon as reasonably possible, give notice to your insurance company that you or your business has experienced an event for which you’re seeking coverage. Often, your insurance policy will have specific direction about how and to whom notice should be given, such as a phone number, email address, or mailing address. You can also advise your insurance agent, who will often help with this process.

How do I give notice and what should it include? Your initial notice does not need to be lengthy or detailed. It should explain who you are, identify your policy number if you have it, and inform the insurance company that you’ve experienced an event (e.g., property damage) for which you are seeking all available insurance coverage and assistance. Once initial notice is given, an insurance adjuster will likely make contact with you and request more information.

Document as much as possible. Do everything you can to document all of the damage experienced. Capture videos and photographs if safe to do so. If possible, and especially if damaged property is valuable, preserve damaged property so that the insurance company can inspect and examine it.

Record expenses and keep receipts. Record all of the expenses you incur as a result of the event. Keep all receipts if possible. It is a good idea to start a spreadsheet early on to record all of your expenses and losses, including name of vendor, amount, form of payment, and date of expense.

Identify consent provisions. Once time permits, identify any express consent provisions in the insurance policy. In other words, the policy might say that the insurance company will only pay for a certain category of expense if the insurance company agrees to the expense in advance. An insurance coverage lawyer can help you with this, and the insurance adjuster should also identify these provisions for you. When in doubt, to minimize and mitigate your damages, try to get your insurance company’s approval before you make repairs or incur expenses.

WHAT KINDS OF COVERAGE DO I HAVE?

The coverage you have depends on the terms of your insurance policy. Generally, "property" policies will include the following and provide broader coverage than coverage for the cost to repair or replace damaged property:

Property Coverage. Your policy will provide some form of coverage for damage to your premises and define what kinds of perils are covered. Some policies provide "all-risk" coverage; others identify the specific perils covered. Personal property should also be covered. The policy will set out in detail the specific form of coverage, whether there is coverage for replacement costs or actual cash value, and how the valuation works.

Business Income Loss Coverage. Most policies will include some form of benefits for the lost income resulting from the interruption. This coverage is designed to put your business in the financial position it would have been in had there been no interruption.

Extra Expense Coverage. Most policies will include coverage for "extra expense," which is often defined as the non-ordinary expenses your business incurs to mitigate losses and continue to offer your product(s) or services during the down time. For example, the cost to rent space to continue business operations while your primary space is shut down or repaired should be covered.

Other Miscellaneous Coverages. Property policies often include other coverages with sub-limits, such as debris removal, that may be overlooked. An insurance coverage lawyer can help you carefully review your policy and identify these kinds of coverages to help you maximize your recovery.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER I GIVE NOTICE AND HOW DO I PRESENT A CLAIM?

Assignment of an insurance adjuster. After you give notice to your agent or the insurance company, the insurance company will usually appoint an insurance adjuster promptly. This person’s job is to investigate the loss, value the loss, and determine for the insurance company what is covered.

Should I trust the adjuster? Many policyholders wonder, "Can I trust the adjuster?" You should cooperate with the adjuster, but also understand that the adjuster represents the insurance company, which has a financial incentive to save money and minimize coverage. Many adjusters are doing their best to process claims, but you should not view the insurance adjuster as your advocate or someone who has a duty to look out for your interests. If you have issues or problems with your adjuster, contact an insurance coverage lawyer for help.

What is a proof of loss? Most property policies provide a "proof of loss" process through which the policyholder presents its claim for benefits to the insurance company. The policy often includes guidelines about what the proof of loss should include, and some companies have a specific form they provide for completion. Policies also often include a specific timeframe for submission of the proof of loss, though this can often be negotiated if more time is needed. As part of the proof of loss, the policyholder submits the detail and documentation of its losses.

DENIAL OF COVERAGE

Insurance companies often aggressively deny coverage initially and benefit, in the aggregate, from policyholders who walk away from coverage. Many states' laws are set up to favor the policyholder and try to correct the power imbalance between insurance companies and policyholders.

How should I respond to a denial of coverage? If you receive a denial of coverage, contact an insurance coverage lawyer for advice on your rights and options for pursuing insurance recovery. The legal expense is relatively modest, and the minimal work to review and contest a denial of coverage can deliver substantial value to your bottom line.

Should I consider litigation against my insurance company? When necessary, coverage litigation can be an effective and efficient way to protect your rights. And depending on applicable state law, policyholders have strong remedies available to them, including the right to recover attorneys' fees, substantial prejudgment interest at double-digit rates, bad-faith penalties, consequential damages, punitive damages, and more.

CONTACT US

Maslon has one of the nation’s top insurance recovery practices. Whether obtaining coverage for the defense or settlement of a lawsuit, maximizing insurance proceeds for a catastrophic loss, or litigating a coverage dispute, we help clients ensure the coverage they bought is there when they need it.

View Business Owners Quick Reference - Property Insurance - PDF

When should I start thinking about potential insurance coverage? As soon as a matter becomes adversarial, start considering coverage. Proactive and early investigation is essential to maximizing protection.

What is the risk of waiting to give notice? Many kinds of liability insurance are provided on a "claims-made" basis, requiring: 1) a "claim" to have been made during the policy period or extended reporting period; and 2) notice of the "claim" to be given by the policyholder within a specified time—often no later than the end of the policy period. Failure to give timely notice can lead to the insurance company denying all coverage. Each year, policyholders nationwide incur the significant costs and aggravation of fighting for coverage put at risk by late-notice defenses.

What is a "claim"? The term "claim" is commonly defined as "a written demand for monetary or non-monetary relief." But some courts have interpreted "claim" to include any third-party assertion that a policyholder may be liable for damages. Thus, waiting for a lawsuit to be filed to give notice can be too late.

How can I be proactive about identifying possible claims? Train key employees to recognize issues that could give rise to a claim or lawsuit. Empowering your team can help ensure that notice requirements and coverage are assessed at the earliest stages of a matter.

How do I provide notice? Notice can be handled by your insurance broker, risk manager, or outside counsel. It is important to follow the directions in the policy as to how and where to deliver the notice. Simply attach the related claim (i.e., demand letter) or complaint to your notice along with a letter to your insurance company seeking all available coverage, including defense coverage, under all applicable policies. Recommended best practice is to notify all potentially applicable excess and umbrella carriers at the same time as your primary, first-level insurance company.

Beware of privilege issues. Many policyholders initially contact their insurance broker when faced with a claim. But keep in mind that broker communications may not be protected by the attorney-client privilege.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR POLICIES

What is the scope of my insurance coverage? Understanding the substance of your policies early on will help you communicate with your insurance company in a way that protects your interests. It will also help you set expectations regarding potential recovery and defense protection. Ensure that you are informed on these key issues:

• the operative insuring agreement(s);
• the policy limits and how they apply;
• applicable deductibles or self-insured retentions;
• the type of defense coverage provided;
• potentially applicable exclusions;
• any contractual limitations period that might limit the time to take legal action;
• cooperation, consent, and subrogation provisions; and
• claim reporting and notice provisions and deadlines.

What are the common oversights? Businesses often overlook insurance protection and assume coverage is limited to certain policies (i.e., a CGL policy). When faced with a potential claim or suit, it is important to thoroughly review your insurance program for potential coverage. For example:

Prior policies: Don’t assume your current policy is the only one that might apply. For insurance policies written on an "occurrence" basis, providing notice under prior policies to historical insurance companies can be imperative. Sometimes coverage should be requested under both claims-made and occurrence-based policies.

D&O insurance: Remember that this is not only for directors and officers. Many D&O policies are written with broad "C-side" coverage for claims against the business and are packaged with coverage for employment liability, fiduciary liability, crime risks, cyber risks, and more.

Coverage for regulatory matters: Don’t forget to provide early notice for regulatory matters. A regulatory investigative demand or subpoena that precedes a formal enforcement action may constitute a "claim" under your policy and could trigger coverage for attorneys' fees and costs.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

A reservation of rights letter is a communication from an insurance company providing notice to the policyholder that a claim may not be covered. The letter can be confusing, but it often communicates that the insurance company will provide a defense for the time being while it continues to evaluate coverage. It could be a signal that the insurance company is going to take positions contrary to your interests. When considering whether or how to respond, involve an insurance coverage lawyer to position yourself for the best possible outcome should litigation occur.

CHOICE OF DEFENSE COUNSEL

Does my insurance company have the right to choose my defense lawyer if it agrees to cover my defense? It depends. Insurance companies providing defense coverage often want to dictate selection of the policyholder's lawyer. Insurance companies may want to control defense-lawyer selection because they have pre-existing "panel counsel" relationships with law firms, which agree to work at discounted rates based on volume. But an insurance company's presumptive right to select defense counsel in connection with a "duty to defend" is not a hard and fast rule. Do not assume you do not have a choice.

What are my options for choosing my own defense lawyer? Policyholders should understand and assert their rights before acquiescing to the insurance company's control. A panel lawyer may have divided interests because of a financial interest in future work and may not be the best lawyer for the job. Where there is a potential conflict of interest between the insurance company and the policyholder because, for example, the insurance company asserts that some of the claims against the policyholder are not covered, the policyholder may have the right to select counsel.

DENIAL OF COVERAGE

Insurance companies often aggressively deny coverage initially and benefit, in the aggregate, from policyholders who walk away from coverage. Many states' laws are set up to favor the policyholder and try to correct the power imbalance between insurance companies and policyholders.

How should I respond to a denial of coverage? If you receive a denial of coverage, contact an insurance coverage lawyer for advice on your rights and options for pursuing insurance recovery. The legal expense is relatively modest, and the minimal work to review and contest a denial of coverage can deliver substantial value to your bottom line.

Should I consider litigation against my insurance company? When necessary, coverage litigation can be an effective and efficient way to protect your rights. Depending on applicable state law, policyholders have strong remedies available to them, including the right to recover attorneys' fees, substantial prejudgment interest at double-digit rates, bad-faith penalties, consequential damages, punitive damages, and more.

CONTACT US

Maslon has one of the nation’s top insurance recovery practices. Whether obtaining coverage for the defense or settlement of a lawsuit, maximizing insurance proceeds for a catastrophic loss, or litigating a coverage dispute, we help clients ensure the coverage they bought is there when they need it.

View Business Owners Quick Reference - Liability Insurance - PDF

ACC Minnesota will seek approval with the Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 2.0 hours of standard CLE credit.

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AGENDA

1-1:30 p.m. | Registration

1:30-2:30 p.m. | Session 1: Questions Every Manufacturer Should Ask to Minimize Future Product Liability Risk

2:30-2:45 p.m. | Break

2:45-3:45 p.m. | Session 2: Insurance Coverage 101

3:45-5 p.m. | Happy Hour

Session 1 | Questions Every Manufacturer Should Ask to Minimize Future Product Liability Risk

From a new product prototype to responding to customer feedback, a manufacturer’s decisions—and how those decisions are documented—over the course of the product’s life cycle will come under intense scrutiny in defending a product liability claim. The ability to demonstrate that safety, quality, and the customer were the manufacturer’s top priorities is critical to that defense, whether the claims are premised on allegations of a design, manufacturing, or warning defect. All phases of the product life cycle provide opportunities to demonstrate these priorities—and all phases of the product life cycle simultaneously open the door to potential liabilities.

Moderator: Katie Maechler, Partner, Maslon

Panelists:

• Erin McCann, Senior Director, Legal - Litigation, Polaris
• Tom Evenson, Senior Attorney - Litigation, Daikin Applied
• Pete Goss, Associate General Counsel, Pentair

Session 2 | Insurance Coverage 101

This presentation will draw on real-life scenarios in which strategic decision-making had bottom-line ramifications on the insured's recovery. Topics will include:

1) the various claims that manufacturers are likely to face, how best to tender them to insurance, and what steps to take if coverage is denied;

2) insurance coverage as a means of affirmative recovery, from recouping legal costs to transforming your legal function into a profit center; and

3) best practices for managing insurance coverage litigation, including pre-claim preparation, damages analysis, pursuing discovery from insurers, expert work, motion practice, trial preparation, settlement, and understanding the insurance company adversary and the insurer's counsel.

Moderator: Bryan Freeman, Partner, Maslon

Panelists:

• Bryan Welp, Assistant General Counsel, Apogee Enterprises
• Mariah Jacobsen, General Counsel and People Director, Northern Tool + Equipment
• Ray Engler, Senior Risk Manager, Casualty Claims, Best Buy
• Margo Brownell, Partner, Maslon

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.

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.

The webinar is presented in conjunction with the publication of the ABA Construction Forum's newly updated Construction Defects book, of which David is lead co-author.

David serves as vice chair of Maslon’s board of directors and executive committee and as chair of the Construction & Real Estate Litigation Group. He 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.

David’s leadership in the profession includes serving as host of the ABA Forum on Construction Law's podcast, "Construction Law Today," and as a steering committee member for the forum's division on insurance, surety, and liens. In addition, he was lead co-author for the insurance chapter in the ABA's decennial Construction Defects book (2021) and authored several insurance chapters in the ABA’s Construction Checklists book (2022).

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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.

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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.

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Margo co-chairs Maslon’s policyholder-only coverage practice, where she aggressively represents top-tier corporate clients, as well as individuals, religious institutions, and nonprofit organizations. She is often retained by Fortune 100 and 500 companies to pursue coverage for class action/MDL/mass tort/product liability claims, most recently involving clergy abuse claims, PFAS products, medical devices, plumbing products, pharmaceuticals, and shareholder claims. Her advocacy has resulted in high-stakes insurance recoveries through litigation, arbitration, and negotiation in the United States and abroad.

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 (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.

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."

Jevon co-authored the publication with Peter N. Thompson, emeritus professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. The late David Herr, a former Maslon partner, is also named as a co-author.

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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 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.

The Trial Network was formed to strengthen strategic business relationships among the country's leading trial law firms.

David serves as vice chair of Maslon’s board of directors, executive committee member, and chair of the Construction & Real Estate Litigation Group. He 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.

Steve is a renowned trial lawyer with deep experience in high profile cases. He concentrates his work on high stakes criminal and civil litigation, internal investigations, white collar defense, and appellate practice. Steve’s extraordinary trial skills are well known; he was widely praised for his role as a pro bono special prosecutor in the internationally televised homicide trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. In his white collar criminal defense practice, Steve represents individuals accused of financial crimes involving health care, agriculture, and corporate embezzlement. 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, including hospital systems and physicians.

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. A portion of Jason's practice also involves representing a major U.S. railroad in disputes throughout Minnesota and North Dakota. Recognized by Chambers USA for construction law in 2016-2023, he is 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.

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. Stephanie is also deeply engaged with pro bono work; she partnered with Steve Schleicher in his role as special prosecutor in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.

The event is open to AGC-MN members and non-members who have purchased the AGC-MN contracts. To register, go to Construction Contracts Event.

Jevon, a member of the AGC-MN contracts committee, is an experienced trial lawyer who has taken numerous complex matters to jury verdict. He helps companies of all sizes to navigate each phase of the litigation process, and he has the skills and experience to advocate for his clients' rights at trial and on appeal. Jevon focuses his work on construction, insurance coverage, and appellate litigation as well as general commercial matters. He has significant experience with contract disputes, policyholder insurance coverage claims, and construction defect and mechanic’s lien claims. He also regularly handles appeals in the Eighth Circuit and Minnesota appellate courts.

The presentation is part of Minnesota CLE's Evidence A to Z webcast series and is based on the attorneys' chapter in the forthcoming MN Courtroom Evidence Deskbook on social media evidence, to be published later this year.

For more information or to register, go to: Minnesota CLE: Minnesota Rules of Evidence: Social Media Evidence.

Jevon is an experienced trial lawyer who regularly handles appeals in the Eighth Circuit and Minnesota appellate courts. He is a member of the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committees on the Rules of Evidence and the Rules of Civil Procedure, and is an associate fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America. Jevon also writes and presents on issues ranging from trial evidence to construction and insurance coverage law, and he is active as a speaker on the rules governing federal and Minnesota state courts.

Peter is a business litigator focused on resolving construction and insurance coverage disputes. He provides practical advice to help his clients navigate all phases of their construction projects, from contract negotiations to asserting or defending claims. In addition, Peter regularly advises insurance policyholders regarding their rights and asserts those rights on their behalf. He also serves on the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on General Rules of Practice.

Nate helps fiduciaries and individuals navigate often complex probate and estate litigation matters. He also works with a broad spectrum of organizations in business, commercial, and municipal litigation. Nate is dedicated to helping clients through all stages of the process, working closely with them to achieve their goals.

Bryan is a trial lawyer focusing his practice on insurance coverage. He has broad experience helping business policyholders secure the benefits, protection, and dollars their insurance policies are meant to provide. 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, and fiduciary liability as well as in litigation over first-party coverage for fidelity and crime loss, property loss, business interruption, and cyber loss. He has been recognized in the insurance coverage category on the Minnesota Super Lawyers lists since 2013.

For details or to register, go to Minnesota CLE: 2023 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.

Jevon is an experienced trial lawyer who regularly handles appeals in the Eighth Circuit and Minnesota appellate courts. He is a member of the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committees on the Rules of Evidence and the Rules of Civil Procedure, and is an associate fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America. Jevon also writes and presents on issues ranging from trial evidence to construction and insurance coverage law, and he is active as a speaker on the rules governing federal and Minnesota state courts.

Jeremy focuses his practice on product liability defense, complex commercial disputes, and corporate trust litigation. He assists clients in navigating all aspects of civil litigation, from inception through appeals, with particular experience in managing the discovery process. He represents both Fortune 500 companies and small businesses, and he is committed to developing a litigation strategy that best suits the needs of each. 

For more information on the conference, go to: American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law 2023 Annual Meeting.

David serves as vice chair of Maslon’s board of directors, executive committee member, and chair of the Construction & Real Estate Litigation Group. He 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 has consistently ranked him as one of the top four under-45 construction lawyers in the United States (2019-22). 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.

David’s leadership in the profession includes serving as host of the ABA Forum on Construction Law's podcast, "Construction Law Today" and as a steering committee member for the forum's division on insurance, surety, and liens. In addition, he was lead co-author for the insurance chapter in the ABA's decennial Construction Defects book (2021) and authored several insurance chapters in the ABA’s Construction Checklists book (2022).

Peter is a business litigator focused on resolving construction and insurance coverage disputes. He provides practical advice to help his clients navigate all phases of their construction projects, from contract negotiations to asserting or defending claims. He has represented a variety of participants in the construction industry, including owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals, and sureties in matters such as construction and design defect claims, delay and extra work claims, performance and payment bond claims, mechanics liens, and bid protests. Peter also advises clients on federal and state compliance issues.

Schleicher’s induction ceremony took place Feb. 25 during the spring meeting of the College in Key Biscayne, Florida.

Founded in 1950, the American College of Trial Lawyers is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Fellowship in the group is extended by invitation only and only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers of diverse backgrounds, who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have a minimum of 15 years trial experience before they can be considered for fellowship.

Schleicher, a former federal prosecutor and renowned trial lawyer, is the chair of Maslon's Investigations & White Collar Defense Group, where he concentrates on high stakes criminal and civil litigation, government and internal investigations, and appellate practice. He is experienced in high profile cases and was widely recognized for his role as a special prosecutor in the internationally televised homicide trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd and for his work prosecuting the man responsible for the kidnapping and murder of 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling.

Membership in the American College of Trial Lawyers cannot exceed 1% of the total lawyer population of any state or province. The college maintains and seeks to improve the standards of trial practice, professionalism, ethics, and the administration of justice through education and public statements on independence of the judiciary, trial by jury, respect for the rule of law, access to justice, and fair and just representation of all parties to legal proceedings. The college is thus able to speak with a balanced voice on important issues affecting the legal profession and the administration of justice.

Commenting on his induction, Schleicher said, “I am honored and humbled to be selected as a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and will continuously strive to reflect its ideals and values inside and outside of the courtroom.”

For details or to register, go to Minnesota CLE: 2023 Appellate Practice Institute.

Jevon is an experienced trial lawyer who regularly handles appeals in the Eighth Circuit and Minnesota appellate courts. He is a member of the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committees on the Rules of Evidence and the Rules of Civil Procedure, and serves on Minnesota State Bar Association Construction Law Section's legislative committee. Jevon also writes and presents on issues ranging from construction and insurance coverage law to trial evidence. In 2022, he was named an associate fellow with the Construction Lawyers Society of America.

Erica is an experienced appellate attorney. She has argued before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and has authored, co-authored, and edited dozens of appellate briefs. She is frequently sought out to provide advice on appeals in the Eighth Circuit and the appellate courts of Minnesota. Erica is co-author of the leading treatise on Minnesota appellate law and authors a chapter in the Eighth Circuit Appellate Practice Manual. She also 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.