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Bridge Legal's Strategic Advancement

In a significant organizational update, Bridge Legal has announced the promotion of Chris Dore to the role of Chief Strategy Officer. Originally joining the firm in September 2024 as the Managing Director of Strategic Opportunities, Dore’s leadership has played a pivotal role in steering the company’s strategic focus during a time marked by rapid growth.

Bridge Legal, characterized as an AI-enabled legal fintech platform, has demonstrated impressive expansion over the past few years. This momentum reflects a continued trend, as the company’s growth trajectory shows no signs of waning as it approaches 2026. Under Dore's guidance, the company has scaled its services across various sectors including technology, litigation finance, and strategic service offerings, enhancing its influence in the legal market.

Ed Scanlan, the Founder and CEO of Bridge Legal, remarked on Dore's impact, saying, “Chris has had an outsized influence on Bridge Legal at a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution. His unique background as a seasoned litigator combined with his extensive experience in litigation funding has made him a perfect fit for our ambitions.” Before his time at Bridge, Dore was a partner at Edelson PC, a national law firm focused on mass and class actions, and subsequently oversaw mass tort investments at Burford Capital.

Dore's extensive experience within the litigation finance ecosystem uniquely situates him to refine Bridge Legal’s strategic vision further. His acumen has not only facilitated stronger partnerships but has also been integral in expanding the company’s operational capabilities in response to growing market needs. In his new role as Chief Strategy Officer, Dore is tasked with leading the organization’s investment initiatives, overseeing the investment strategy and portfolio management, and ensuring the company remains agile as market dynamics evolve.

“I have had a unique opportunity to view Bridge Legal from multiple angles long before my joining,” Dore said, expressing his enthusiasm. “It soon became apparent that the firm was constructed differently from its competitors. The platform’s robustness, the expertise among the team, and the establishment of its relationships in both legal and financial sectors are commendable. My initial impressions were not only met but exceeded upon joining. We are strategically positioned to grow in a deliberate manner, aiming to lead the industry towards better transparency and innovative solutions.”

As Bridge Legal continues to grow, Dore's leadership will be critical in connecting legal, financial, and operational strategies, ensuring the company builds on its strengths while navigating future challenges. He will collaborate closely with various leadership teams to shape long-term strategies, identify new growth opportunities, and maintain the firm’s competitive edge in an evolving market landscape.

About Bridge Legal

Founded in Chicago, Illinois, Bridge Legal provides an advanced platform that merges technology, data, and operational frameworks aimed at empowering plaintiff law firms and litigation funders. Employing around 100 professionals, the firm integrates deep legal operations expertise with AI-driven technologies to support the management of complex litigation cases at scale. As it forges ahead into the next phase of its evolution, Bridge Legal is committed to enhancing its service quality and industry standards.