Evan Meyerson

Evan Meyerson is a Managing Director at Burford Capital, not a Vice President.13 He leads Burford's US commercial investment team, overseeing underwriting and origination functions.1 Meyerson brings a unique blend of legal and venture capital experience to his role.3

Professional Background

Meyerson's career includes:

• Managing Director at Burford Capital, where he manages the global commercial investment pipeline2
• Previously worked as an Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP1
• Analyst at Bain Capital Ventures1

Education

• JD from Harvard Law School, cum laude1
• BA from Dartmouth College, magna cum laude1

Expertise

Meyerson is an expert in legal finance and litigation funding. He has spoken about how litigation funding can transform legal claims into strategic assets for law firms and clients.3 He has also led discussions on commercial legal finance in various forums, including West LegalEdcenter CLE.4

Recent Activities

In November 2024, Meyerson appeared on the "Financially Legal" podcast, discussing the evolving world of legal finance and various funding models.5 In March 2024, he spoke with The National Law Journal about the increasing interest in building contingency practices at law firms.6