Alyx Pattison and Aviva Will to speak during the RILA Retail Law Conference

Alyx Pattison, Director, and Aviva Will, President at Burford Capital will speak on the panel “From Cost Center to Revenue Generator: Legal Finance and the Rise of Affirmative Recovery” during the Retail Law Conference hosted by The Retail Industry Leaders Association. The session will take place on October 9 at 11:40am EDT in Florida.
In an era where legal departments are expected to deliver more with less, many large companies are shifting from a largely defensive posture to a proactive strategy that leverages high-value affirmative recovery programs. This panel will explore how top legal departments are identifying and monetizing litigation assets—treating meritorious claims as revenue opportunities rather than cost burdens.
Hear from experienced in-house counsel and legal finance professionals about how legal finance can help move costs off the balance sheet, mitigate risk, and accelerate access to capital. Learn how working with partners like Burford Capital enables legal teams to pursue claims without upfront costs, generate working capital, and contribute directly to their companies' financial goals—turning legal departments into strategic business partners.
RILA is the US trade association for leading retailers. RILA partners with leading retailers to meet the challenges of a dynamic economy. Through collaboration and thought leadership, RILA advances ideas that foster free markets, competition, economic growth, and sustainability.
You can learn more about the event here.