Wood Smith Henning & Berman is proud to share that Partner Anoush Holaday will be a featured speaker at the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Annual Conference, taking place March 25-27, 2026, at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida. The conference brings together claims professionals, in house counsel, insurers, and defense attorneys from across the nation.
The session, How Third-Party Litigation Funding Impacts Claims, is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The discussion will examine how third-party litigation funding is reshaping the modern claims landscape, with a focus on its influence on coverage disputes, settlement values, and resolution timelines. Panelists will explore how funding arrangements can affect claim strategy and negotiation dynamics and will provide insight into how claims professionals can identify funding involvement early as well as anticipate its downstream effects.
"Third party litigation funding is no longer a fringe issue," commented Holaday. "It is actively influencing how claims are evaluated, negotiated, and resolved. This panel will focus on helping claims professionals pinpoint when funding is in play and understand how it can impact strategy, settlement dynamics, and defensible outcomes. "
During the discussion, panelists will share practical tools for evaluating funded claims, addressing inflated damages, and maintaining balanced and defensible resolutions in an increasingly complex litigation environment. The session will provide attendees with actionable guidance for navigating claims where third party funding plays a role.
Holaday will be joined by fellow though leaders Maryan Alexander and Steven Donnelly, Chief Service Officer of Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company.
The CLM Annual Conference is one of the premier events for the claims and litigation management community, offering educational programming focused on emerging trends, best practices, and strategic insights shaping the future of the industry.
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