Maryan Alexander (Partner-Baltimore, MD) is quoted in the article “RIAs Explore Litigation Finance Via SEI Access,” appearing in the May 15, 2026, posting of InvestmentNews. The article discusses how alternative investment platforms are increasingly offering litigation finance opportunities to financial advisors, enabling investors to potentially profit from courtroom outcomes in lawsuits rather than relying on traditional market performance. While proponents say the asset class can deliver strong, non-market-correlated returns, many registered investment advisors remain cautious because outcomes depend heavily on legal proceedings, creating uncertainty and valuation challenges. The article also highlights growing regulatory scrutiny, particularly in New York, where new legislation aims to increase transparency and consumer protections in litigation funding arrangements. Maryan notes, “New York has moved litigation financing from the shadows to a supervised, disclosure-heavy regime, while empowering courts to probe funding when it bears on motive or misconduct,” adding that “stakeholders should prepare for regulatory compliance and more nuanced discovery practice as these changes take hold.”