David W Cobb

David W Cobb is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in various roles, currently serving as a Member of the Social Security Chamber for Scotland and Covenor of Fitness to Practice Hearings at the Scottish Social Services Council. David has been an Author at LexisNexis UK, focusing on Practice Notes related to Adults with Incapacity, and a member of the Panel of Counsel for Scotland at the Equality and Human Rights Commission, providing representation in litigation and policy matters. With over 16 years at the Faculty of Advocates, David specializes in Public Law and Statute Law, including areas like Planning, Human Rights, Judicial Review, and Mental Health Law. Additional engagements include serving as External Counsel for The Nursing and Midwifery Council, Board Trustee at Partners In Advocacy, and Legal Adviser for The Working Arts. David's commitment to social impact is also evident through involvement with Reeltime Music and advisory roles in reviews related to Learning Disability and Autism Law in Scotland. David holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of Edinburgh Law School.