The Evolving Landscape of Litigation Funding
ABA Section of Litigation
Consumer Litigation Committee
Class Action & Derivative Suits Committee
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
10:00-11:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MT | 12:00 -1:00 PM CT | 1:00-2:00 PM ET
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