Kirstine Rogers from Certum joins the show for the first episode of 2025.

She discusses her work at Certum underwriting risk, discusses the interplay between funding and insurance and gives her thoughts on the importance of candor for parties seeking funding.

Cindy Chen Delano joins the program where we discuss her journey from bankruptcy litigator to legal finance investor.

Key insights include her thoughts on the Burford/Argentina litigation, the symbiotic law firm/litigation funder relationship, and ways to employ careful restructuring (along with hard work) to turn distressed assets into winners for claimants, their attorneys and investors.

Jeff Lula, Principal at GLS Capital, joins the show to discuss his journey from Kirkland & Ellis bankruptcy lawyer to litigation funding, the kinds of matters GLS gets involved with, and the way that the team underwrites opportunities.

Stewart Ackerly and Matt Blumenstein from Statera Capital join the pod. Had a great discussion about how they found their way into funding, Statera's unique place in the market and the way they look at investment opportunities.

Emily Siegel, Senior Reporter at Bloomberg Law covering Litigation Finance, shares her perspective on the key issues driving the industry.

Michael Perich, Director and Head of Litigation Insurance at Lockton, discusses the interplay between litigation funding and contingent risk insurance.