The Slarskey Brief
The Slarskey Brief
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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,“Building Advocates: Plaintiff Practice & Developing Trial Talent,” host Evan Fried, Partner at Slarskey LLC, dives deep into the evolving landscape of plaintiff-side litigation, litigation funding, and talent development with two leading voices in the field: Collin Cox, Partner at Gibson Dunn, and Andrew Woltman, Co-Founder of Statera Capital.
Together, they explore:
- The strategic rise of plaintiff-side practices at “big law” firms and the factors driving industry-wide change
- How trial teams are transforming—prioritizing roles for associates to match modern juror and judge expectations
- Key generational shifts in associate motivation and the move away from traditional “grind” models, with a focus on ownership, responsibility, and career satisfaction
- The growing leverage of litigation finance for both senior partners and junior lawyers to win and service clients—even as traditional firms weigh opportunities against legacy practice areas
- The interplay of funding, alternative fee arrangements, and the business realities of running a litigation-centric practice
- Predictions for the future: how technology, AI, and creative legal models will further disrupt the landscape—and open up new opportunities for lawyers at every level
Whether you’re a senior litigator, junior associate, law firm leader, litigation funder, or simply curious about how the practice is changing from the inside, this episode is packed with practical insights on client service, attorney development, and the business of law.
Resources:
- Learn more about Statera Capital:https://stateracapital.com/
- Discover Gibson Dunn:https://www.gibsondunn.com/
- Explore Slarskey LLC:https://www.slarskey.com/
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