Understanding Litigation Financing for Defense
On-demand WebcastCost: ComplimentarySponsored By:The “new normal” of discounts and alternative fee models continually pressure law firms…
April 02, 2018 at 11:54 AM
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On-demand Webcast
Cost: Complimentary
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The “new normal” of discounts and alternative fee models continually pressure law firms to deliver more for less. Leveraging the benefits of litigation finance can position your firm to stay competitive in an evolving legal industry.
While litigation funding is commonly used to finance a plaintiff's law suit, law firms can also utilize financing for the defense of law suits.
Don't miss this educational webcast as legal financing experts Michael McDonald and Gary Miller provide insights on how litigation funding may give firms greater flexibility to pursue defense suits for corporate clients. We'll explore the process, benefits and risks involved in litigation funding and address any misconceptions that might be out there.
Gain clarity and remove the confusion around litigation financing. Join this webcast for a precise understanding of:
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How firms can leverage litigation finance to pursue defense suits
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How law firms can talk to their clients about legal finance
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Litigation finance models and pricing
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Practical advice to consider when exploring financing options
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Featured Speakers
Gary Miller
Co-Chair, Business Litigation Practice Group
Shook Hardy & Bacon
A skilled litigator with more than two decades of experience, Gary has been described as an “outstanding attorney” who has “an ability to drown out the everyday noise of law practice and deliver exceptional and focused work product for all of his clients.” He has handled a broad range of commercial cases for clients such as Groupon, CNA and the Chicago Cubs, including hundreds of matters involving trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, patents and restrictive covenants. Gary also represents Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms and trading companies in cases concerning post-acquisition disputes, alleged securities violations, breaches of contract, breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud, privacy violations and consumer class actions. He has first-chaired trials, arbitrations and other evidentiary hearings across the country with great success.
Before its combination with Shook, Gary was managing principal of the litigation boutique Grippo & Elden LLC. He now serves as Chair of Shook's Business Litigation Section.
Michael McDonald
Assistant Professor of Finance
Fairfield University
Michael is an assistant professor of finance at Fairfield University in Connecticut. He holds a PhD in finance from the University of Tennessee and his work has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Nasdaq.com, Bloomberg, Reuters, and many other outlets. Michael is the President of Morning Investments, a consulting firm headquartered in Connecticut. He consults extensively with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies and government agencies to start-up businesses on matters related to finance and investments. Michael has served also as an expert witness on finance related matters in legal disputes, and is an arbitrator with the Financial Industry National Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He has written for the Litigation Finance Journal.
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