Travis Lenkner, the co-founder of litigation finance firm Gerchen Keller Capital and plaintiff-side law firm Keller Lenkner, is taking on a newly created position at the world’s largest publicly traded litigation funder, Burford Capital, where he’ll focus on future growth opportunities. 

Burford is announcing today that Lenkner is taking on the role of chief development officer, a role focused on strategic initiatives for Burford such as potential investments in law firm equity, legal technology, including artificial intelligence, and the alternative delivery of legal services.