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Legal finance at 15: What new research tells us about the state of the industry

November 18, 202412:00PM EST | 5:00PM GMT

Summary

Why has reported use of commercial legal finance grown nine-fold in the last 15 years? Burford commissioned independent research to address this and other questions.  

In this webcast, researcher Ari Kaplan shares insights into conversations with more than 40 senior lawyers at leading law firms, discussing the evolution of the legal finance industry over the past 15 years and how firms view and use legal finance today. 

  • Address key factors fueling legal finance growth  

  • Discuss how advancements like AI are transforming legal finance 

  • Offer insights into potential growth areas and shifts in the industry 

The webcast will take place at 12:00PM EST | 5:00PM GMT. 

Speakers

Liz Bigham

Liz Bigham
Chief Marketing Officer, Burford Capital

Liz Bigham is Chief Marketing Officer with responsibility for Burford’s brand, marketing and communications globally. In addition to building the commercial legal finance industry’s most recognized brand and the global team who collaborate to support Burford’s continued growth, she plays a leading role in Burford’s Equity Project initiative.

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Ari Kaplan

Ari Kaplan
Principal, Ari Kaplan Advisors

Ari Kaplan helps individuals and organizations create new opportunities by learning more about members of their target audience and focusing their business development efforts on reaching them effectively.

David Perla
Vice Chair, Burford Capital

David Perla is Vice Chair and a member of the Management Committee. In his role at Burford, Mr. Perla is responsible for marketing, public policy, industry affairs and public relations. An entrepreneur and legal industry leader with expertise in building high-growth legal and technology-driven businesses, he was named a Top 50 Innovator of the Last 50 Years by The American Lawyer.

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