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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