Law
fromABA Journal
1 week agoBigLaw's share of litigation funding dropped in 2025
BigLaw's use of third-party litigation funding decreased by 10% in 2025 despite increased capital commitments from funders.
The single biggest need I see is for firms to focus on nurturing, valuing and hiring meaningful trial talent. There is a growing generational divide in the profession. When I came of age as a litigator, my mentors were seasoned trial lawyers who had come through the ranks trying dozens of cases a year. The industry has changed and those opportunities have dwindled.