PRESS RELEASES
Longford Capital Funds Patent Enforcement Campaign for University of California, Santa Barbara
CHICAGO, July 30, 2019 - Longford Capital, one of the largest providers of litigation finance in the world, is proud to announce that it is funding a patent enforcement campaign for University of California, Santa Barbara (“UC Santa Barbara”) related to UC Santa Barbara’s groundbreaking filament LED technology.
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Chambers Ranks Longford Capital Among Top Litigation Finance Firms
CHICAGO, June 28, 2019 - Chambers and Partners ranked Longford Capital in its 2019 Chambers Litigation Support Guide.
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Longford Capital Expands Geographic Presence to Dallas; Hires Top Local Talent
CHICAGO, April 23, 2019 - Longford Capital today announced the opening of its office in Dallas, Texas, and has recruited a senior litigator and trial lawyer to head the expansion.
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Lawdragon Recognizes Longford Capital Among Top Legal Industry Consultants for 2019
CHICAGO, April 8, 2019 - For the second consecutive year, Lawdragon recognized Longford Capital co-founders William P. Farrell, Jr. and Michael A. Nicolas as among the world’s 100 leading legal consultants and strategists.
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Longford Capital Managing Director Named to 2019 IAM Strategy 300 — The World’s Leading IP Strategists
CHICAGO, March 22, 2019 - For the fifth consecutive year, the editors and publishers of Intellectual Asset Management magazine selected Longford Capital managing director William P. Farrell, Jr. for IAM Strategy 300 – The World’s Leading IP Strategists.
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Longford Capital Closes Another Law Firm Portfolio Investment
CHICAGO, September 17, 2018 - Following closely behind the closing of a $67 million law firm portfolio investment, Longford Capital has executed an investment with another leading litigation law firm. The most recent portfolio investment calls for an initial capital commitment of $15 million and is expected to expand to more than $30 million over the next 36 months.
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Longford Capital Closes Its Largest Law Firm Portfolio Investment
CHICAGO, August 27, 2018 - Upon the recent closing of a $67 million portfolio investment with a leading litigation law firm, Longford Capital Management has now allocated more than two-thirds of its current fund - a $500 million fund focused on investments in commercial litigation and the largest private equity fund of its kind in North America.
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Lawdragon Recognizes Longford Capital Among Top Legal Industry Consultants
CHICAGO, July 2, 2018 - Lawdragon recognized Longford Capital co-founders William P. Farrell, Jr. and Michael A. Nicolas as among the world’s 100 leading legal consultants and strategists.
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Chambers Ranks Longford Capital Among Top Litigation Finance Firms
CHICAGO, May 18, 2018 - In another signal of the growth and maturity of the litigation finance industry, Chambers and Partners has published its first ranking of litigation finance firms. In its inaugural ranking, Chambers and Partners recognized Longford Capital among the top providers of litigation finance.
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Longford Capital Adds to its Team of Experienced Litigators
CHICAGO, April 16, 2018 - Longford Capital today announced that Justin A. Maleson has joined the firm as a Director. Mr. Maleson will assist with investment sourcing, due diligence, and monitoring of portfolio investments.
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Longford Capital Managing Director Named to 2018 IAM Strategy 300 — The World’s Leading IP Strategists
CHICAGO, March 1, 2018 - Longford Capital announced that the editors and publishers of Intellectual Asset Management magazine selected its managing director William P. Farrell, Jr. for IAM Strategy 300 – The World’s Leading IP Strategists.
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Longford Capital Adds Depth and Experience with the Addition of Registered Patent Attorney, Cindy S. Ahn, as Director
CHICAGO, November 1, 2017 - Longford Capital today announced that Cindy S. Ahn has joined the firm as a Director. Ms. Ahn will assist with investment sourcing, due diligence, and monitoring of portfolio investments.
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Longford Capital Closes Fund II at $500 Million
CHICAGO, September 18, 2017 - Longford Capital Management, LP, a leader in the commercial litigation finance industry, today announced the final closing of Longford Capital Fund II, LP (“Fund II”), a $500 million fund focused on investments in commercial litigation finance, making it the largest private equity fund of its kind in North America.
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Longford Capital Managing Director Named to 2017 IAM Strategy 300 – The World’s Leading IP Strategists
CHICAGO, June 9, 2017 - Longford Capital, an established leader within the litigation finance industry, today announced that its managing director and general counsel, William P. Farrell, Jr. has been included in the latest edition of the IAM Strategy 300 — The World’s Leading IP Strategists, an annual listing of individuals with an established track record in developing and implementing world-class IP value creation programs.
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Longford Capital Adds Depth and Experience with the Addition of Russell J. Genet as Director
CHICAGO, February 1, 2017 - Longford Capital today announced that Russell J. Genet has joined the firm as a Director. Mr. Genet will assist with investment sourcing, due diligence, and monitoring of portfolio investments.
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Longford Capital Managing Directors Named to 2016 IAM Strategy 300 – The World’s Leading IP Strategists
CHICAGO, August 29, 2016 - Longford Capital, an established leader within the litigation finance industry, today announced that two of its managing directors, William P. Farrell, Jr. and Michael A. Nicolas, have been included in the latest edition of the IAM Strategy 300 — The World’s Leading IP Strategists, an annual listing of individuals with an established track record in developing and implementing world-class IP value creation programs.
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Longford Capital Adds Depth and Experience with the Addition of Laura P. Pearl as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer
CHICAGO, February 1, 2016 - Longford Capital today announced that Laura P. Pearl has joined the firm as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer.
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Longford Capital Expands Global Reach through Joint Venture and Co-Funding Agreement with JustKapital
Arrangement to Provide Longford Capital with Access to High-Quality Investment Opportunities across Australia and New Zealand
CHICAGO, July 16, 2015 - Longford Capital, an established leader within the litigation finance industry, today announced that it has entered into a joint venture and co-funding agreement with Australian litigation funder JustKapital Litigation Partners Limited (ASX:JKL).
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Longford Capital Managing Directors Named to IAM Strategy 300 – The World’s Leading IP Strategists
CHICAGO, June 22, 2015 - Longford Capital, an established leader within the litigation finance industry, today announced that two of its managing directors, William P. Farrell, Jr. and Michael A. Nicolas, have been included in the latest edition of the IAM Strategy 300 – The World’s Leading IP Strategists, an annual listing of individuals with an established track record in developing and implementing world-class IP value creation programs.
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Bill Strong to Join Longford Capital
Former Morgan Stanley Vice Chairman and Co-CEO for Asia Pacific Region to Become Chairman of Longford Capital
CHICAGO, March 31, 2014 - Longford Capital today announced that William H. (Bill) Strong, 61, will join the private investment company specializing in litigation finance as chairman, effective May 1. At that time, Mr. Strong also will be admitted as a partner of Longford Capital Management, LP, and as a member of Longford Investment Group, LLC.
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Longford Capital Announces Launch
Firm Organized in Response to Demand for Litigation Financing
CHICAGO - Longford Capital, a private investment company that provides capital for use by companies pursuing meritorious legal claims has begun operations. The firm intends to invest in meritorious legal claims in exchange for an interest in favorable settlements and judgments.
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VIDEOS
Bill Strong to Join Longford Capital
Former Morgan Stanley Vice Chairman and Co-CEO for Asia Pacific Region Becomes Chairman of Longford Capital
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PODCASTS
Bill Farrell Participates in Litigation Finance Journal Podcast
Longford Capital Co-Founder Discusses Trends in Litigation Finance
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NEWS COVERAGE
Michael Nicolas on Longford’s Litigation Finance Focus on Universities
October 8, 2019 - Lawdragon
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Use of 3rd-Party Litigation Financing by Cos. Likely to Grow
September 18, 2019 - Law360
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University of California – Santa Barbara Files Lawsuit Over LED Light Bulbs
August 4, 2019 - Bedford Bulletin
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UCSB Files Suits Against Amazon, Target and Others Over Alleged Exploitation of Intellectual Property
August 3, 2019 - Daily Nexus
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Client Ties Powered Nixon Peabody's Pioneering Third Party Litigation Play
July 31, 2019 - The American Lawyer
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Walmart, Amazon And Target Sued Over Unauthorized Sales Of Popular Vintage Light Bulbs
July 31, 2019 - Forbes
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Walmart, Amazon and Ikea Sued Over Edison light bulbs
July 31, 2019 - CNN Business
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Uni of California Sues ‘Entire Industry’ in LED patent Action
July 31, 2019 - World IP Review
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UC System Targets Retailers In Litigation-Funded IP Blitz
July 30, 2019 - Law 360
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UC Santa Barbara Sues Walmart, Amazon and Others Over LED Lightbulbs
July 30, 2019 - Los Angeles Times
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Walmart, Ikea Sued by University of California Over LED Bulbs
July 30, 2019 - Bloomberg
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Litigation Funder Backing Patent Suits Against Major Retailers
July 30, 2019 - Bloomberg Law
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Legal Consultant Limelight: John Garda
July 21, 2019 - Lawdragon
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Protecting the American Inventor
March 22, 2019 - The National Law Journal
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What’s The Cost Of Allowing Patent Theft? Don’t Wait To Find Out
January 9, 2019 - Intellectual Property Watch
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CFOs Find a New Role as Legal Strategists
November 7, 2018 - CFO
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How Litigation Finance Can Help General Counsel
November 7, 2018 - LinkedIn
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Legal Consultant Limelight: William P. Farrell, Jr. and Michael A. Nicolas
October 3, 2018 - Lawdragon
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As Revenue Pressures Increase, Tech Transfer Offices Must Evolve
September 3, 2018 - Global University Venturing
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Longford Capital Strikes $67M Litigation Finance Deal
August 27, 2018 - The American Lawyer
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Longford Capital Closes Its Largest Law Firm Portfolio Investment
August 27, 2018 - Litigation Finance Journal
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Counter-Measures – How Startups Can Fight Pirates Without Burning Cash
August 3, 2018 - Intellectual Property Watch
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100 Leading Legal Consultants and Strategists of 2018
July 2018 - Lawdragon
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A New Era Of Innovation – In The Legal Department
June 28, 2018 - Chief Executive
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Litigation Funders Face Their Hardest Sell: Big Law
June 28, 2018 - The American Lawyer
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How a Savvy IP Strategy Helps Startups Focus on Growth
June 2018 - Corporate Counsel
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Not Just Funding: Litigation Finance Helps Build Consensus
June 2018 - Thomson Reuters
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The New Hot Law Job: Litigation Finance
May 9, 2018 - The Wall Street Journal
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Litigation Funders Now Ranked by Chambers
May 2018 - Bloomberg Law
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Longford Bags Jenner & Block Partner While Spending From $500M Purse
April 2018 - The American Lawyer
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Why Medtech Needs Innovations in the Law Department to Protect Intellectual Property
April 2018 - Medical Design & Outsourcing
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Getting with the Times
February 2018 - IP Pro Patents
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A Way for General Counsel to Drive Shareholder Value
Winter 2018 - Today's General Counsel
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The Funding Factor
February 2018 - Intellectual Property Magazine
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Litigation Finance Booming
January 2018 - Turnarounds & Workouts
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Top-up Fees
November 2017 - Intellectual Property Magazine
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Litigation Finance Hits its Stride
November 2017 - Thomson Reuters
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Longford Capital Adds Depth and Experience with the Addition of Registered Patent Attorney, Cindy S. Ahn, as Director
November 1, 2017 - Litigation Finance Journal
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If Jevic Is Your Problem, Litigation Finance Might Be Your Solution
November 1, 2017 - American Bankruptcy Institute Journal
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How Longford Capital Protects University IP
October 30, 2017 - Global University Venturing
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Investors Courting Litigation Finance for Profit Potential
October 2, 2017 - Pensions & Investments
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Longford Capital Raises $500M For Second Litigation Finance Fund
September 18, 2017 - FINalternatives
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Jeff Vinik Among Investors in Litigation Finance Fund
September 18, 2017 - Tampa Bay Business Journal
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Litigation Funder Longford Raises $500M as Industry Stays Flush
September 18, 2017 - The American Lawyer
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Litigation Financing Co. Closes Second Fund At $500M
September 18, 2017 - Law360
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Longford Capital Pulls in $500m for Second Commercial Law Vehicle
September 18, 2017 - AltAssets
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Longford Capital Closes Fund II at $500 Million
September 18, 2017 - Litigation Finance Journal
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Litigation Funder Longford Raises $500 Million as Industry Surges
September 18, 2017 - Cetus News
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Bill Strong, Chairman of Longford Capital, Convinces Citadel CEO Ken Griffin & Gen. David Petraeus to Debate for Charity
September 5, 2017 - Litigation Finance Journal
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Third-party Funder Hires Paul Hastings Restructuring Counsel
June 16, 2017 - Global Restructuring Review
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Longford Capital Hires Paul Hastings Lawyer to Source Bankruptcy Deals
June 12, 2017 - The American Lawyer
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Chicago Litigation Funder Adds Nixon Peabody Practice Leader
February 1, 2017 - The American Lawyer
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Longford Sees Growth in Australia
July 20, 2015 - Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
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So, Your Company Wants to Start Some Litigation
June 4, 2015 - Corporate Counsel
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Commercial Litigation Finance: Helping Companies Enforce Their Legal Rights without Blowing the Budget
Spring 2015 - SRR Journal
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Should You Tap Litigation Finance for Lawsuits?
January 8, 2015 - Corporate Counsel
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William P. Farrell, Jr., 93 J.D., Ensuring Access to Justice for Tomorrow’s Litigants
December 2014 - University of Notre Dame
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A New Game of Risk
August 1, 2014 - Chicago Lawyer
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Quote of the Week: Betting on Justice
April 16, 2014 - Deal Market Blog/Digest
The Secret to Successful Private Equity Investing is Specialization
April 10, 2014 - Forbes
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Morgan Stanley Executive to Join Litigation Finance Firm
March 31, 2014 - The New York Times
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Morgan Stanley’s Bill Strong Joins Longford Capital as Chairman
March 31, 2014 - Bloomberg Businessweek
Morgan Stanley Exec Takes Top Job at Litigation Funding Upstart
March 31, 2014 - American Lawyer
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Bill Strong joins Longford Capital as Chairman
March 31, 2014 - Inside Counsel
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Morgan Stanley’s Strong to Join Longford Capital as Chairman
March 31, 2014 - The Washington Post
Morgan Stanley exec Bill Strong joins Chicago’s Longford Capital as Chairman
March 31, 2014 - Crain’s Chicago Business
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Ex-Morgan Stanley Banker William Strong Joins Litigation Finance Firm
March 31, 2014 - The Wall Street Journal
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Morgan Stanley’s William Strong Joins Longford Capital
March 31, 2014 - ValueWalk
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Movers & Shakers
March 31, 2014 - The Deal
People Moves of the Week: PineBridge, Longford Capital, Ares
March 31, 2014 - Mergers & Acquisitions
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Longford Capital Appoints New Chairman
March 31, 2014 - Reuters peHUB
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Morgan Stanley’s William Strong to join Longford Capital, NY Times says
March 31, 2014 - Fly on the Wall
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Investors Roundtable: Is Litigation Finance Driving Deals?
November 13, 2019 – New York, New York
Speaker: Michael A. Nicolas, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Longford Capital
Practical and Ethical Issues of Litigation Finance
November 12, 2019 – Dallas, Texas
Speaker: John E. Garda, Managing Director and Head of the Dallas Office, Longford Capital
How Litigation Finance Changed Patent Law and Provided New Enforcement Opportunities
October 24, 2019 – Cleveland, Ohio
Participant: Russell J. Genet, Director, Longford Capital
Litigation Finance: Generating Revenue and Reducing Risk
October 14, 2019 – Westlake Village, California
Speaker: Michael A. Nicolas, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Longford Capital
What to Look for in Contingency Fee Arrangements When Deciding to Enforce University Patent Rights
October 4, 2019 – Raleigh, North Carolina
Speaker: Michael A. Nicolas, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Longford Capital
Direct Enforcement of University IP – A Case Study of UC Santa Barbara’s Enforcement of Patent Rights
October 3, 2019 – Raleigh, North Carolina
Participant: Russell J. Genet, Director, Longford Capital
Direct Enforcement of University IP – A Case Study of UC Santa Barbara’s Enforcement of Patent Rights
September 19, 2019 – Seattle, Washington
Participant: Russell J. Genet, Director, Longford Capital
State of the Industry: Litigation Finance Market
September 18, 2019 – New York, New York
Speaker: Michael A. Nicolas, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Longford Capital
TransPerfect Executive Summit 2019
July 11-14, 2019 – Bandon, Oregon
Participant: Russell J. Genet, Director, Longford Capital
IMN 2nd Annual Financing, Structuring & Investing in Litigation Finance
June 4, 2019 – New York, New York
Speaker: Michael A. Nicolas, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Longford Capital
Association of Corporate Counsel Xchange Conference
April 28-30, 2019 – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Speaker: Michael A. Nicolas, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Longford Capital
The Growing Allure of Litigation Funding from Institutional Investors
March 28, 2019 – New York, New York
Speaker: William P. Farrell, Jr., Managing Director and General Counsel, Longford Capital
Practical and Ethical Considerations of Litigation Funding
December 6, 2018 – Chicago, Illinois
Speaker: William P. Farrell, Jr., Managing Director and General Counsel, Longford Capital
Litigation Finance – How it Can Be Used to De-risk patent monetization efforts
November 13, 2018 – Boston, Massachusetts
Speaker: Russell J. Genet, Director, Longford Capital
Litigation Funding – A Look at Third Party Funding and the Opportunities for Law Firms and Their Clients
October 4, 2018 – Boston, Massachusetts
Speaker: Russell J. Genet, Director, Longford Capital
Litigation Financing & Investment Forum
October 2, 2018 – New York, New York
Speaker: Michael A. Nicolas, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Longford Capital
LF Dealmakers Forum: Advancing Litigation Finance
September 17, 2018 – New York, New York
Speaker: Michael A. Nicolas, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Longford Capital
Information Management Network Litigation Finance Conference
May 30, 2018 – New York, New York
Speaker: William H. Strong, Chairman and Managing Director, Longford Capital
6th Annual Private Equity Fund Conference
May 22, 2018 – New York, New York
Speaker: William P. Farrell, Jr., Managing Director and General Counsel, Longford Capital
The M&A Advisor – 2018 Distressed Investing Summit
March 20-22, 2018 – Palm Beach, Florida
Speaker: Marc J. Carmel, Director, Longford Capital
Capital Connection – 36th Annual Spring Meeting
April 19-22, 2018 – Washington, DC
Speaker: Marc J. Carmel, Director, Longford Capital
American Bar Association Business Law Section Spring Meeting 2018
April 12-14, 2018 – Orlando, Florida
Speaker: Marc J. Carmel, Director, Longford Capital
Monetizing Intellectual Property and Tech Transfer
March 21, 2018 – Des Moines, Iowa
Speaker: Russell J. Genet, Director, Longford Capital
24th Annual Distressed Investing Conference
November 27, 2017 – New York, New York
Speaker: Marc J. Carmel, Director, Longford Capital
IP Market Roundup: Annual Review & Outlook
November 16, 2017 – New York, New York
Speaker: Michael A. Nicolas, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Longford Capital
The Role of Litigation Finance in Modern Dispute Resolution
October 19, 2017 – Chicago, Illinois
Speaker: Russell J. Genet, Director, Longford Capital
Alternative Billing Arrangements and Litigation Financing: Ethical Issues and Practical Solutions
September 14, 2017 – Chicago, Illinois
Speaker: William P. Farrell, Jr., Managing Director and General Counsel, Longford Capital
General Counsel Perspective – Do’s and Don’t’s in Client Pitches
August 22, 2017 – Chicago, Illinois
Speaker: William P. Farrell, Jr., Managing Director and General Counsel, Longford Capital
Will K. Weinstein Conversation Series: Ethics in Capitalism
August 8, 2017 – University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law
Speaker: William H. Strong, Chairman and Managing Director, Longford Capital
Global Business Summit
August 4, 2017 – Kohler, Wisconsin
Participant: William P. Farrell, Jr., Managing Director and General Counsel, Longford Capital
What Companies are Looking for from University Technology Transfer and Research Engagements
July 11, 2017 – Chicago, Illinois
Speaker: William P. Farrell, Jr., Managing Director and General Counsel, Longford Capital
When to Walk Away: Managing Technology Portfolios by Strategic Culling
July 10, 2017 – Chicago, Illinois
Speaker: Michael A. Nicolas, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Longford Capital
The Modern IP Lawyer: A Boot Camp for Success in 2017
June 8, 2017 – Chicago, Illinois
Speakers: Michael A. Nicolas, Co-Founder and Managing Director, and Russell J. Genet, Director, Longford Capital
Strategic Positioning to Avoid or Minimize the Risk of Earn-Out Disputes
June 2, 2017 – San Francisco, California
Speaker: William P. Farrell, Jr., Managing Director and General Counsel, Longford Capital
Litigation Funding 2017
April 28, 2017 – New York, New York
Speaker: Michael A. Nicolas, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Longford Capital
Commercial Litigation Finance
January 26, 2016 – Chicago, Illinois
Speaker: Timothy S. Farrell, Managing Director, Longford Capital
General Counsel’s Guide to Third Party Commercial Litigation Finance
October 21, 2015 – Chicago, Illinois
Speaker: William P. Farrell, Jr., Managing Director, Longford Capital
General Counsel Roundtable
October 8, 2015 – Chicago, Illinois
Speaker: William P. Farrell, Jr., Managing Director, Longford Capital
Affirmative Litigation 2015
June 3, 2015 – New York, New York
Discussion Leader: William P. Farrell, Jr., Managing Director, Longford Capital Panelist: William H. Strong, Chairman, Longford Capital
Litigation Finance: Transfer Risk and Avoid Expense in Affirmative Litigation
June 3, 2015 – New York, New York
Discussion Leader: William P. Farrell, Jr., Managing Director, Longford Capital
The Growth of Litigation Funding in Law Firm Financial Planning
March 25, 2015 - San Francisco, California
Speaker: William P. Farrell, Jr., Managing Director, Longford Capital
Regulatory Environment and Developments
June 5, 2014 - New York, New York
Speaker: William H. Strong, Chairman, Longford Capital
Legal and Ethical Issues in Financing A Commercial Lawsuit: Borrowing from Peter to Sue Paul
March 5, 2014 - New York, New York
Speaker: Michael A. Nicolas, Managing Director, Longford Capital
Third Party Funding of International Arbitration
February 7, 2014 - New York, New York
Speaker: Michael A. Nicolas, Managing Director, Longford Capital
Understanding the New Strategic Threats to Your Company’s Intellectual Property
January 30, 2014 - Chicago, Illinois
Speaker: William P. Farrell, Jr., Managing Director, Longford Capital
Alternative Strategies for Client Portfolios
October 21, 2013 - Palm Beach, Florida
Speaker: William P. Farrell, Jr., Managing Director, Longford Capital
The Emerging Role of Litigation Finance in Corporate Dispute Resolution
Speakers: William P. Farrell, Jr. and Michael A. Nicolas, Managing Directors, Longford Capital
The Practitioner’s Guide to Commercial Litigation Finance
Speakers: William P. Farrell, Jr. and Michael A. Nicolas, Managing Directors, Longford Capital