The Slarskey Brief
The Slarskey Brief
Podcast Description
In this series from commercial litigation boutique Slarskey LLC, Partner Evan Fried explores hot topics litigation, litigation funding, and everything adjacent.
Whether you’re a litigant navigating complex legal challenges, an investor exploring alternative assets in the legal space, a law firm seeking strategic advantages for your practice and clients, or a legal industry professional staying ahead of emerging trends, join us as we interview key players who provide unique perspectives on the evolving landscape of modern litigation and its intersection with finance,
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Covers a range of themes including litigation funding, ethical considerations in legal practice, and technological advancements in law. Episodes feature discussions on topics such as raising capital for legal ventures, comparisons of U.S. and U.K. litigation funding models, and the impact of litigation financing on bankruptcy proceedings.
Hosted by Slarskey LLC partner Evan Fried, The Slarskey Brief delivers expert analysis and candid conversations on the complex challenges and emerging trends in commercial litigation. Each episode features in-depth interviews with leading practitioners, influential industry participants, and thought leaders, providing practical insights for litigators, in-house counsel, business leaders, investors, and anyone else involved in the world of high-stakes legal disputes.
In this episode of The Slarskey Brief, partner Evan Fried explores the intersection of commercial litigation, social impact, and corporate accountability with two leaders in the field: Joe Slaughter of Hunterbrook and Times Wang of Farah Wang. Together, they unpack the evolving landscape of for-profit social impact litigation and the practical realities of doing well while doing good.
The conversation covers:
- Unique professional journeys into social impact litigation by Joe Slaughter and Times Wang—from traditional big law to trailblazing plaintiff practices, contingency cases, and complex investigations
- The business and ethics of impact-driven litigation: how plaintiff firms decide which cases to pursue, balancing financial sustainability with a commitment to meaningful change
- Case studies including forced labor class actions, corporate misconduct, consumer protection, antitrust, and environmental claims—plus investigations against foreign sovereigns and the challenges of litigating against the Chinese government
- The role of investigative journalism in uncovering wrongdoing, partnering with plaintiff-side firms, and fueling both market responses and systemic reform
- Free speech on the front lines: firsthand stories about defending the First Amendment, the chilling effects of fear and litigation risk, and the unique pressures facing media and protestors—both in the U.S. and abroad
- Reflections on the limited but crucial role of the courts and the vital importance of rule of law in sustaining the possibility of accountability and change
Whether you’re a litigator, journalist, legal entrepreneur, or law student, this episode delivers unfiltered insight and practical lessons from professionals using the courts as a force for public good—without sacrificing commercial success.
Resources:
Learn more about Hunterbrook: https://www.hunterbrook.com/
Discover Farah Wang: https://farahwang.com/
Explore Slarskey LLC: https://www.slarskey.com/
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