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Legalist
LEGALIST is an SEC-registered investment adviser in San Francisco, CA, registered since 2019. The firm manages $1.0 billion in regulatory assets, with $999...
Legalist
LEGALIST is an SEC-registered investment adviser in San Francisco, CA, registered since 2019. The firm manages $1.0 billion in regulatory assets, with $999 million on a discretionary basis. It has 36 employees and 16 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2016
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
San Francisco, CA, United States
Principals
Eva Shang
CEO and Co-Founder
Christian Haigh
Co-Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Legalist source and evaluate litigation investments?
Legalist uses proprietary algorithms to screen thousands of court filings for cases with favorable risk-return profiles. The model analyzes historical outcomes, judge assignment, jurisdiction, and law firm track record. Human legal experts then validate the top signals before committing capital (per public record).
What types of litigation does Legalist finance?
The firm funds commercial disputes, mass torts (e.g., opioid, talc, PFAS), and bankruptcy claims. It avoids personal injury cases with uncertain liability. Most investments are in US federal court (per SEC filings and public record).
Is Legalist a family office?
No. Legalist is an independent asset manager raising institutional capital for litigation finance funds. It is not connected to any family wealth or single-family office (per public record).
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