Art of Advocacy: Preparation of the Case

David B. Baum practices law in San Francisco, California. One of California's leading trial lawyers, he is a frequent lecturer for bar associations and seminars throughout the United States. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin (B.S.) and received his law degree (L.L.B.) from Northwestern University Law School in 1957. Mr. Baum was the President of the California Trial Lawyers Association (1974), and has served two terms as Governor of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He has been active in teaching advocacy to lawyers for ATLA as Chair of the Basic Trial Advocacy (1972) and the Tort Section (1975). Mr. Baum has been elected a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, an Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates, and a Diplomate, American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys.