Bloomberg Law recently profiled the professional perspectives of Ken Epstein (Investment Manager and Legal Council at Omni Bridgeway) and Megan Easley (CAC Specialty) analyzing the attorney work product doctrine’s scope related to law firm funding. According to the article, courts traditionally have considered legal investment conversations a product of attorney work product privilege.
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Bloomberg Law recently profiled the professional perspectives of Ken Epstein (Investment Manager and Legal Council at Omni Bridgeway) and Megan Easley (CAC Specialty) analyzing the attorney work product doctrine’s scope related to law firm funding. According to the article, courts traditionally have considered legal investment conversations a product of attorney work product privilege.
The Bloomberg Law article explains the differentiation between attorney client privilege and attorney work product doctrine, which contains similar protections of privilege.
For example, attorneys consult with potential legal investors concerning firm finances and client litigation finance concerns, while law firm professionals often consult directly with third party investors concerning case portfolio financing. Mr. Epstein and Ms. Easley argue that care is essential to protect elements of client confidentiality.
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