Hon. David S. Cohn (Ret.) Honored With the Kaufman-Campbell Award by the San Bernardino County Bar Association

Los Angeles – JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Hon. David S. Cohn (Ret.) has received the 2026 Kaufman-Campbell Award from the San Bernardino County Bar Association (SBCBA). The award was presented on June 4 at The Mitten Building in Redlands, Calif. 

Established in 2000, the Kaufman-Campbell Award is among the Inland Empire legal community’s most respected honors. Jointly presented by the SBCBA, the Honorable Joseph B. Campbell American Inn of Court and the High Desert Bar Association, the award is named for distinguished jurists Marcus Kaufman and Joseph B. Campbell. It recognizes judges and commissioners who demonstrate the highest standards of judicial excellence, integrity, wisdom, impartiality and service in the pursuit of justice.

“Judge Cohn's impact extends far beyond the courtroom through his commitment to mentorship, leadership and improving the administration of justice. This recognition reflects the tremendous respect he has earned throughout the Inland Empire legal community, and we congratulate him on this well-deserved honor.”

Kimberly Taylor, CEO and president of JAMS

Judge Cohn is a JAMS neutral with 23 years of judicial experience on the San Bernardino County Superior Court bench, including extensive service in complex civil, business, employment and family law matters. He founded and presided over the court's Complex Civil Division, handling employment and consumer class actions, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cases and complex business disputes. Drawing on this broad experience, he brings a practical, solution-oriented approach to dispute resolution, helping parties resolve challenging matters efficiently and effectively.

Throughout his judicial career, Judge Cohn championed early resolution and reducing litigation costs. He helped implement the court's use of informal discovery conferences, which resolved more than 90% of discovery disputes without motion practice, and regularly participated in Settlement Week, successfully mediating a variety of civil cases. He also served in numerous court leadership roles, including as supervising judge and presiding judge of the Appellate Division.

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