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LITFINCON ll: The Premier Litigation Finance Conference Returns to Houston

LITFINCON is excited to announce its return to The Post Oak Hotel in Houston in March 2023, after a triumphant conference in March 2022.

Last year’s LITFINCON attracted global thought-leaders from a variety of disciplines in the legal and investment sectors. In particular, attendees learned about the major trends and notable developments in litigation finance – an emerging investment asset class for institutional investors and an increasing source of capital for legal professionals and law firms.

Building on LITFINCON, LITFINCON II expects to have a diverse set of over 300 attendees that include leading business executives, judges, litigation funders, elite Am Law firms, corporate counsel, legal professors, and institutional investors. We are looking forward to hosting this event in our backyard, Houston, Texas, one of the largest legal markets in the country. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to a diverse mix of insightful panel discussions, regulatory changes, judicial thoughts & opinions, and investment trends in litigation finance.

There will be even more opportunities to connect with speakers, panelists, and other attendees to expand referral networks and become well-informed about this growing institutional asset class. New to the agenda, LITFINCON II will host an exclusive event for VIP attendees to experience the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the largest livestock exhibition and rodeo in the world. The conference will also continue the fun tradition of “Law, Lunch & Laughs” with a celebrity comedian as a keynote speaker.

LITFINCON II is thrilled to have early support from some of the most high-profile organizations in the litigation finance industry. Confirmed initial sponsors for LITFINCON II include Certum Group, CAC Specialty, Schulte Roth & Zabel, Omni Bridgeway, Filevine, Aon, Dunning Rievman, and Arran Capital.

“We’re proud that the inaugural LITFINCON was a tremendous success and want to thank the many sponsors, panelists, and attendees, who attended from all over the world – London, Geneva, New York, Miami, San Francisco, and Austin. LITFINCON highlighted the growing field of litigation finance and the importance of Texas as a hub that unites all participants in the legal field. Siltstone Capital is excited about continuing the momentum and advancing the litigation finance field by hosting LITFINCON II in March 2023,” says Mani Walia, Managing Partner & General Counsel, Siltstone Capital.

Entrusted by leading institutions, Siltstone Capital is a premier multi-strategy investment firm that provides capital solutions to litigants, law firms, and legal departments to help resolve their real-world legal issues and create significant value for all stakeholders.

For more information, visit our website http://www.litfincon.com.
Please view our March 2022 Highlight Video.
For media and partnership inquiries, please contact Allyson Herebic at allyson.herebic@siltstone.com

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International Legal Finance Association Adds Certum to Mark 30 Member Companies

By Harry Moran |

The International Legal Finance Association (ILFA), the only global association of commercial legal finance companies, announced that it has added its 30th member company to the association –Certum Group. 

Certum Group specializes in comprehensive alternative litigation strategies, such as litigation buyout insurance, judgment preservation insurance, litigation funding, class action settlement insurance, adverse judgment insurance, and claim monetization. The Texas-based Certum Group team includes litigation and insurance professionals along with risk mitigation specialists. 

“We are delighted to join ILFA and help it engage with policymakers interested in litigation finance,” said William Marra, a Director at Certum Group who leads the company’s litigation finance efforts. “Funding helps people and companies with strong legal claims get better access to the courts. We are excited to work with IFLA and ensure policymakers continue to encourage rather than restrict companies’ access to commercial legal finance.” 

“We’re delighted that Certum is joining ILFA’s growing membership”, said Rupert Cunningham, ILFA’s Global Director of Growth and Membership Engagement. “Certum already provides a lot of thought leadership on litigation funding and other matters, and they will make a great addition to ILFA’s work to support the sector in the US and globally.” 

About the International Legal Finance Association   

The International Legal Finance Association (ILFA) represents the global commercial legal finance community, and its mission is to engage, educate and influence legislative, regulatory and judicial landscapes as the voice of the commercial legal finance industry. It is the only global association of commercial legal finance companies and is an independent, non-profit trade association promoting the highest standards of operation and service for the commercial legal finance sector. ILFA has local chapter representation around the world. 

For more information, visit www.ilfa.com and find us on LinkedIn and X @ILFA_Official.

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Angeion Group Makes Significant Additions to its Board of Directors

By Harry Moran |

Angeion Group, a leading provider of legal notice and settlement administration services, today announced the addition of three independent members to its Board of Directors. This milestone underscores Angeion's strategic growth trajectory and commitment to strong governance, innovation, and operational excellence. 

The newly appointed board members are three highly accomplished executives whose leadership has shaped the modern legal and professional services industries: 

  • Rich Antoneck, Chief Executive Officer of Veritext Legal Solutions, leads the largest deposition and alternative dispute resolution firm in North America. Antoneck brings more than 20 years of private equity-backed executive leadership, including prior roles as CFO of Accuity Solutions and SourceMedia. 
  • David Perla, Vice Chair of Burford Capital, is a recognized innovator in legal services. Formerly President of Bloomberg Law and co-founder of Pangea3 (acquired by Thomson Reuters), Perla oversees policy, marketing, and industry engagement at Burford. 
  • Lou Andreozzi, former Chairman of Bloomberg Law and CEO of LexisNexis North American Legal Markets, is a legal tech pioneer. He has driven growth and product innovation at Martindale-Hubbell and continues to serve as a trusted advisor and board member across private equity and legal-tech ventures. 

"This board brings together an exceptional combination of legal acumen, business strategy, and operational expertise," said Lee Minkoff, Managing Director at Renovus Capital Partners, the private equity sponsor of Angeion Group. "Angeion is operating at the forefront of legal administration, and this step reinforces our confidence in the company's leadership, vision, and continued trajectory of operational excellence and growth." 

Our growth has always been fueled by bold thinking and relentless execution, and the addition of Rich, David, and Lou takes that to the next level," said Steven Weisbrot, President and CEO of Angeion Group. "Each has fundamentally shaped the way legal services are delivered - from litigation finance to legal tech and professional services at scale. Their insights will help us sharpen our strategy, deepen client impact, and push the boundaries of legal administration. 

About Angeion Group 

Angeion Group is an industry leader in legal notice and settlement administration, known for its use of technology, analytics, and hands-on client support to execute efficient, compliant, and effective legal administration services. With a proven track record in class action, mass tort, and bankruptcy administration, Angeion continues to redefine industry standards through precision, transparency, and innovation.

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Legal-Bay Launches Innovative Attorney Case Cost Funding

By Harry Moran |

Legal-Bay Pre-settlement Lawsuit Funding, a longtime leader in presettlement and legal funding, has unveiled a new financing program designed to help attorneys cover the high costs of building and preparing cases for trial without relying on bank loans or credit lines.

Case costs can include everything from medical records to expert witnesses to life care plans to court fees. Legal-Bay's funding lessens the upfront financial strain by providing capital that's only repaid if the lawsuit is successful, and gives legal professionals fast, flexible access to extra money when they need it most. The program allows attorneys to secure resources for experts, depositions, court filings, and other necessary expenses without tying up firm assets or tapping into their own expense accounts.

Chris Janish, CEO of Legal Bay, says, "Legal-Bay's attorney or law firm case cost funding program is tailored to help small and medium firms get the ball across the goal line to win big cases. We are a resource for lawyers nationwide to utilize case cost funding when cash flow is tight, without long underwriting processes, credit checks or monthly payments.  Best of all, our non-recourse funding means you only pay if you win the case."

If you're a lawyer or law firm in need of extra case cost funding in advance of your case's anticipated settlement award, you can apply HERE or call: 877.571.0405

With nearly 20 years of experience in legal finance, Legal-Bay has earned the trust of thousands of attorneys and law firms across the country. The company's commitment to fast approvals, transparent terms, and case-first evaluations has made it a go-to resource for professionals seeking a smarter way to manage litigation costs.

Legal-Bay is one of the best legal funding companies in the industry, known for their helpful staff and quick turnaround. They fund almost every type of lawsuit including personal injury, slips and falls, sexual discrimination, assault, or abuse, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful incarceration, and more. While sometimes legal funding is referred to as loans on lawsuit or lawsuit loans, there are no credit checks or collateral required. The money is an immediate cash advance against a plaintiff's anticipated settlement award, not a conventional loan. The non-recourse lawsuit funding is risk-free, as the money doesn't need to be repaid should the recipient lose their case.

To apply right now, please visit the company's website HERE or call toll-free at: 877.571.0405 where agents are standing by to answer your questions.