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3rd annual

LF Dealmakers

MASS TORTS

SEPTEMBER 15-16, 2026

NEW YORK CITY

About The Event

BRIDGING MASS TORTS & LITIGATION FINANCE

Where Deals Get Done, and 2026 Plans Get Locked In.

Returning for its 3rd annual edition, LF Dealmakers Mass Torts brings the mass torts and litigation finance community back to New York City at a critical point in the year — when conversations turn into commitments.

Taking place September 15–16, this two-day forum is designed for senior funders, plaintiffs’ firms, strategic advisors, and key stakeholders who are actively deploying capital, building pipelines, and advancing deals that will carry into 2026 and beyond.

This is not a theoretical discussion. It’s a working forum built around real business where you can expect:

  • Insight from market leaders: Practical, deal-relevant perspectives from senior executives at the forefront of mass torts and litigation finance.
  • Strategic networking: Curated one-to-one meetings and a tightly vetted audience ensure every connection advances live opportunities.
  • High-level deal focus: Expert speakers share strategies on capital allocation, case selection, and risk management.

Maximize your Dealmakers experience: LF Dealmakers Mass Torts runs alongside the 9th Annual LF Dealmakers Forum. Book the combined ticket for access to both events, plus expanded networking and cross-strategy insight.

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STATS FROM OUR INAUGURAL MASS TORTS

LF Dealmakers by the numbers

200+

Decision
Makers

50+

one to one
mettings

60

expert
SPEAKERS

8+

Hours of dedicated networking

EVENT GALLERY

DealmakERS in action

sponsorship opportunities

Become a sponsor

2025 SPEAKERS

The 2026 program is in development. Get updates and Inquire about speaking in 2026 below.

2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER

U.S. Representative Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (TX-34)

 

 

Former U.S. Representative Filemón Vela Jr. (TX-34)

Principal

Valiant Strategies

2025 FORUM SPEAKERS

Salvatore C. Badala

Partner & GC

Napoli Shkolnik

Suneal Bedi

Suneal Bedi

Associate Professor of Business Law and Ethics

Indiana University

Roy Ben-Ami

Head of Capital Markets

Darrow AI

 

Andy D. Birchfield, Jr.

Andy Birchfield, Jr.

Mass Torts Section Head

Beasley Allen

 

Marc Carmel

Marc Carmel

Member

McDonald Hopkins

 

Nathaniel Catez

Executive Director

Moelis & Company

 

Jeff Cohen

Partner & Managing Director

Contingency Capital

 

Jayne Conroy

Shareholder

Simmons Hanly Conroy

 

Davis Cooper

Founding Partner

Cooper Masterman

 

Nick Cooper

Portfolio Manager

Gerchen Capital Partners

 

Sindhu S. Daniel

Partner

Scott+Scott

 

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Diandra “Fu” Debrosse

Partner

DiCello Levitt

Scott DeNardo

EVP, Mass Torts

ARCHER Systems

 

Max_Doyle

Max Doyle

Chief Strategy Officer

CAMG

 

Paul Ellender Jr.

Senior Product Manager

VoterVoice

 

Ken-Epstein

Ken Epstein

Co-founder and Principal

Backlit Capital Solutions

 

Fred Fabricant

Fred Fabricant

Managing Partner

Fabricant

 

Joseph Fantini

Joseph Fantini

Managing Attorney, Mass Torts Department

Rosen Injury Lawyers

Steve Faries

Steve Faries

Partner

Pulaski Kherkher

 

Mischa Feldstein

Mischa Feldstein

SVP, Litigation Investing

The D. E. Shaw Group

Yvonne M. Flaherty

Partner

Lockridge Grindal Nauen

 

Amanda Fox Perry

Amanda Fox Perry

Partner

Fox McKenna

 

Ed Gehres

Edward Gehres

Managing Partner

Invenio

 

Maria Glover

Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Law

Georgetown Law

M. Elizabeth “Beth” Graham

Partner

Grant & Eisenhofer

Alan E. Guy

Managing Director of Underwriting and Value Optimization

Kobre & Kim

Jennifer Hoekstra

Jennifer Hoekstra

Partner

Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz

 

Katherine Hoffman

Katherine Hoffmann

Founder & CEO

SMART Reviews

 

Jack Kelly

Jack Kelly

Managing Director

American Legal Finance Association (ALFA)

 

Robert Kinsman

Robert Kinsman

Founding Partner

Krause & Kinsman

 

 

Paul Kong

Paul Kong

Executive Director

International Legal Finance Association (ILFA)

Ashley Liuzza

Partner

Stag Liuzza

 

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Michael London

Founding Partner

Douglas & London

 

Geoffrey Louden

State Affairs Counsel

American Association for Justice (AAJ)

Craig C. Martin

Chairman, Americas

Willkie Farr & Gallagher

 

Andrew Mutter

EVP, Contingent Risk

CAC Specialty

 

 

Michael Nicolas

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Longford Capital

 

Dan O'Brien

Dan O’Brien

Head of Licensing

Quest Patent Research Corporation

 

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William Organek

Assistant Professor

Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College

 

Kenneth Price

Kenneth Price

Managing Director, Asset-Backed Securities

Nuveen

 

Princis_Chris

Christopher Princis

Managing Director

CAMG

 

 

Ellen Relkin

Partner & Chair of Defective Drugs and Devices

Weitz & Luxenberg

 

Michael W. Robinson

Chairman & CEO

Montgomery Strategies Group

Etia Rottman Frand

VP of Litigation Partnerships

Darrow AI

 

 

Shayna E. Sacks

Partner

Napoli Shkolnik

 

 

Ed Scanlan

Ed Scanlan

Founder & CEO

Bridge Legal

 

 

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Eric Schuller

President

Alliance for Responsible Consumer Legal Funding (ARC)

Emily_Siegel

Emily Siegel

Senior Reporter

Bloomberg Law

 

 

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Shai Silverman

SVP, Contingent Risk

CAC Specialty

 

 

John Siris

John Siris

Senior Managing Director, Co-Head of Esoteric & Energy Banking

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co

Ryan Stephen

Managing Partner

Pine Valley Capital Partners

 

 

Kelsey Stokes

Senior Attorney

The Lanier Law Firm

 

Larry Taylor

Larry Taylor

Managing Partner

The Cochran Firm

 

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Eamon Walsh

President, Americas

Advoc8se

 

Simon Warr

Lead Underwriter, Legal Expenses

AmTrust International

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Leanne Wilson

Managing Director

Contingency Capital

 

R. Brent Wisner

Managing Partner

Wisner Baum

 

 

 

Tiana Zhang

Partner & Head of International Business

Hozu Capital

 

 

Boris Ziser

Global Head of Structured Finance, CLOs and Alternative Assets

McDermott Will & Schulte

2026 agenda

Get updates and enquire about speaking below.

Kick off with a full day dedicated to Mass Torts, examining the forces reshaping the market – from litigation strategy and claimant acquisition to capital, technology, and the evolving relationship between firms and funders

DAY ONE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM:
ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS

Participants have the option to schedule 30-minute meetings utilising our desktop or mobile app. Registered attendees will receive an invitation to login to the app the week prior to the event.

THANK YOU TO OUR

2026 SPONSORS & PARTNERS

The 2026 program is in development. Get updates and Inquire about sponsoring in 2026 below.

Platinum sponsorS

gold sponsors

Silver Sponsors

SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION

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2026 SPONSORS

Platinum sponsorS

Napoli Shkolnik is a law firm with an international presence providing representation in large-scale litigation primarily in the areas of class actions, product liability and pharmaceutical matters, complex commercial litigation, mass torts, and environmental law. With a client-focused approach, our dedicated team of attorneys and staff have a track record of success achieving results for individuals, as well as municipalities and governmental entities. Our lawyers are consistently industry recognized, notably by Super Lawyers®, The National Trial Lawyers, and Best Lawyers® in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Headquartered in New York, the firm has additional offices across the United States, as well as affiliate offices in Puerto Rico and Canada, affording the resources and reach to effectively pursue difficult cases and win favorable outcomes for our clients.

GOLD sponsorS

CAC Group

CAC is now part of The Baldwin Group. Together, we deliver greater specialization, expanded capabilities, and deeper expertise to help clients navigate today’s evolving risk landscape. By combining CAC’s industry and product expertise with Baldwin’s national platform and distribution network, we provide seamless access to a full suite of risk management solutions. Our unified team serves clients across retail, specialty, reinsurance (including London and Bermuda), and MGA platforms.

SILVER sponsorS

Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte for a better way to address legal challenges, connect with those at the forefront, and drive stronger outcomes. Working across more than 20 offices globally, our 1,750+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.

Bridge Legal is the AI-enabled infrastructure layer and operating system powering plaintiff law firms and litigation capital providers. Bridge Legal combines people, process, data, and technology to support claimant acquisition, intake, medical record workflows, plaintiff fact sheets, case development, fund administration, and portfolio intelligence. Through its platform, Bridgify, Bridge Legal delivers the operational foundation and data visibility needed to manage litigation assets at scale. Today, Bridge Legal supports more than $2 billion in litigation-related assets across its platform.

Contingency Capital Logo

Contingency Capital is a global asset management business focused on credit oriented legal assets. Contingency Capital invests in a broad spectrum of legal assets where the primary driver of value is related to a legal, tax or regulatory process. The firm’s investment strategy combines litigation expertise with a fundamental credit approach to build diversified pools of legal assets and structures them to create non-binary outcomes with sustainable credit-like returns.

BRONZE SPONSORS

Armadillo Litigation Funding Logo

Armadillo's unwavering commitment to our clients' success sets us apart as a leading litigation finance company. We understand the complexities and challenges that arise when pursuing mass tort, PI, and civil litigation; we are here to serve as a trusted partner in navigating these highly specialized industries. Our mission is to empower you to make informed investment decisions, ensuring you can pursue cases with confidence while having access to the resources you need to market for cases and grow your firm. Your success is our success, and we are here to champion your firm every step of the way.

Gerchen Capital Partners

Founded in 2021, Gerchen Capital Partners is an investment adviser dedicated to legal finance, managing approximately $1.9B in assets. The firm’s investment team represents decades of combined experience across legal and financial services. GCP seeks to deliver customized capital solutions across the litigation lifecycle to unlock capital and mitigate risk.

supporting organization

WOLF Women of Litigation Finance

WOLF is a network that promotes, connects and advances the professional development of women in the field of third party dispute finance.

sponsorship opportunities

Become a sponsor

VENUE & ACCOMMODATIONS

EVENTI & SECOND

Experience the 3rd Annual LF Dealmakers Mass Torts in Manhattan’s Chelsea district.

This year, the forum returns to the sophisticated Kimpton Hotel Eventi (851 6th Avenue) and the adjoining SECOND event space (849 6th Avenue), together occupying an entire NYC city block. With sleek modern design, soaring ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows, both venues offer breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline — the perfect setting for high-level networking, dealmaking, and strategic discussion.

A limited number of premium rooms at Kimpton Hotel Eventi are available at a special rate of $649++ per night. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are expected to sell out quickly. Reservation details will be shared with confirmed registrants.

Eventi Hotel

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

GENERAL FAQs

The 3rd Annual LF Dealmakers Mass Torts will be held on September 15-16, 2026 at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi & SECOND event space. This event is colocated with the 9th LF Dealmakers Annual. You may find additional information regarding the venue on our Venue page.

Registration for the 3rd Annual LF Dealmakers Mass Torts will be open soon. Sign up for event updates to be among the first to know when registration becomes available. 

No. When registration opens, you will have the option of registering for one or both events. 

All registered attendees will have access to the following:

  • Admission to main conference
  • Networking functions including breaks, lunches, and receptions
  • Online event platform and mobile app to schedule 1:1 meetings and direct messaging
  • Recorded sessions after the event to view on-demand

The LF Dealmakers Mass Torts brings together a select group of leaders in the business community to address critical issues impacting the litigation finance and mass torts sectors. In order to ensure the event has balanced representation from market leaders and to maintain an optimal networking dynamic, we have instituted an approval process for all registrations.

We actively seek thought leaders and senior executives with experience and decision-making power within their respective organizations. We review individual registrations based on organizational profile, level of seniority as represented by job title, biographical information, and referral source.

We consider the type of organization, aiming to achieve a balanced representation of litigation funders, plaintiff’s firms, strategic advisors, and other key stakeholders.

Additionally, we look to include perspectives from those that have not previously attended the event, as well as historically underrepresented groups.

Once you have completed your online registration, you will receive an email notification regarding the status of your application within 48 business hours.

Due to capacity limits at our event venue, along with our aim to achieve optimal dynamics for discussion and networking, we must be selective with registration approvals. If your registration was declined, we may have reached venue capacity, or it’s possible that you did not meet the criteria for attendance. We encourage you to reapply the following year.

Alternatively, you may be offered a place on the waiting list if we’ve reached our maximum capacity for your organization type (e.g., law firm, advisor, licensing company, etc.) Additionally, we limit the number of attendees per non-sponsoring organization to two individuals, so you may be offered a place on the waiting list if your organization has already registered two individuals.

Once you submit your registration, a hold will be placed on your card provided during registration. If your registration is approved, your payment will be processed using the credit card information you provide below.

If your registration is declined or you are waitlisted, your credit card will not be charged.

We welcome sponsorship inquiries and discussions regarding how to get involved in the event. Please contact us directly at info(at)dealmakersforums.com to request our prospectus which includes detailed information regarding sponsorship packages and opportunities to get involved in the event. We look forward to hearing from you.

We welcome speaking proposals from industry thought leaders and senior executives. Feel free to submit your proposal via this form. Please include as much detail as possible regarding your interest and relevant experience. Please note that we do not accept sales pitches or allow them at our events. 

Leveraging our experience examining complex markets, we engage in a rigorous market-based research process to develop our program content, including identification of session topics, discussion points, and speakers. We rely on the expertise and valuable insights of our community, including industry advisors, sponsors, and partners in this process.  

Registered participants will be invited to the 1:1 meetings platform via email approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the event start date, at which time all participants may begin scheduling their meetings.

Our 1-to-1 meetings feature is available to all registered attendees. You may request meetings with anyone attending the event, however, meetings are only confirmed and assigned a meeting location once the invited party accepts the request.

Cancellations received before 30 days prior to the event start date will receive a full refund minus processing fees. Cancellations received after this time will receive a credit with Dealmakers Forums that can be used toward a future event. No-shows will not be issued a refund or a credit.

To cancel your registration, contact us at registration(at)dealmakersforums.com with your request.

Substitutions are allowed at any time prior to the start of the event, but the substituting individual must be approved for attendance. If the individual is not approved, the registration will be considered a cancellation subject to the cancellation policy above.

Contact us at registration(at)dealmakersforums.com with your substitution request.

You may reach out to us at info(at)dealmakersforums.com or +1.914.365.7732. We look forward to hearing from you!