On March 12, 2025, Lane & Waterman attorneys Jenny Juehring, Jonathan McGehee, and David Waterman, along with law firm alumnus Judge John Telleen, led a thought-provoking discussion on jury selection at the Dillon Inn of Court. The session, titled “Voir Dire: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” explored the nuances of jury selection, offering insights for attorneys involved in both civil and criminal trials. The presentation provided a comprehensive overview of the history and evolution of jury selection, as well as a deep dive into the Iowa Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure. The speakers examined relevant cases, including recent Iowa appellate decisions, to illustrate the practical application of the rules. The presentation also focused on the goals of voir dire and a practical guide on the dos and don’ts of picking a jury.

Jenny Juehring joined Lane & Waterman in August 2020. Her practice focuses primarily on litigation with focus areas of commercial litigation, employment litigation, medical malpractice, and appellate practice.

Jonathan L. McGehee joined Lane & Waterman in 2022. Jonathan primarily specializes in intellectual property, encompassing a diverse array of matters such as copyright, trademark, media law, licensing, mergers & acquisitions, start-ups, and commercial litigation.

David C. Waterman joined Lane & Waterman in 2020. His practice areas include civil litigation, white collar criminal defense, government regulatory and compliance, and appeals. Before joining Lane & Waterman, David spent more than four years serving as an Assistant U.S. Attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida in the Appellate and Criminal Divisions and clerked for three federal judges.