Later this month, the ABA Section of Litigation Class Action and Derivative Suits Committee (CADS), will be sponsoring a one-hour roundtable teleconference on trend in litigation funding. The program is a free benefit of Section of Litigation membership. A summary description of the presentation is below. For more information and to register, click this link.
Program Title: The Evolving Landscape of Litigation Funding
Program Description:
The use of third-party capital to pay for costs related to litigation in return for a portion of the financial judgment, commonly referred to as Litigation Funding, has been increasing. Join our esteemed panelists for a discussion regarding how Litigation Funding is changing the litigation landscape, the direct and indirect impact on litigants, their counsel, and investors, and criticisms of third-party financing.
Panelists:
Christine Azar, Esq., Burford Capital
Catherine Rowsey, Esq., Thompson & Knight
Kevin Skrzysowski, Risk Settlements
Moderator:
Angela Sabbe, Ankura
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Time: 10a PT / 1p ET
Duration: 1 hour
