Michael McDonald, PhD
Michael McDonald is an assistant professor of finance at Fairfield University in Connecticut. He holds a PhD in finance. Michael consults extensively with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-up businesses on financial matters through Morning Investments Consulting. Michael has served as an expert witness in legal disputes, and is an arbitrator with the Financial Industry National Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Michael can be reached at M.McDonald@MorningInvestmentsCT.com.
Posts by Michael McDonald, PhD
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Litigation Finance, Litigators, MoneyA Rising Tide Lifting Seaworthy Boats In Litigation Finance
Litigation finance is growing rapidly and shows no sign of stopping anytime soon. -
Hedge Funds / Private Equity, Litigation Finance, MoneyWhat Does It Take To Start A Hedge Fund Or Litigation Finance Fund?
Starting a fund is very difficult and most funds fail, especially today. 
SponsoredEarly Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.-
Money, Technology, Wall StreetLawyers And Bitcoin And Blockchain
If a client asks about using a blockchain-based smart contract, don't be left speechless.
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Litigation Finance, LitigatorsThe Best And Worst States For Litigation Finance (Part II)
And the most attractive states for investing in litigation are.... -
Litigation Finance, Litigators
The Best And Worst States For Litigation Finance (Part I)
Professor Michael McDonald examines why the differences between funding exist between states. -
Banking Law, Finance, Wall StreetIs Amazon Coming To Crush Lawyers?
Amazon lends billions to small businesses -- and surely plans to expand. -
FinanceLead Validation Is Key For Legal Professionals
There are no perfect solutions, but it pays to do a little homework when making a marketing investment. -
Litigation Finance, Litigators, MoneyGerman Class-Action Model Offers Opportunities for Litigation Finance
The German market is probably the single best opportunity in the space today. 
SponsoredIs The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get…-
Money, Technology, Wall StreetWhat People Can Teach Machines
The reality of machine learning doesn't live up to the hype -- and this creates opportunities. -
Lawyer AdvertisingMarketing And The Law
Marketing in the legal field is broken. There are no easy answers on how to fix it. -
Finance, Job SearchesSoft Skills Still Matter For Attorneys
Many law school students and new attorneys overlook the value of soft skills in the market. -
Litigation Finance, Litigators, MoneyThe Value of Middle-Market Litigation Finance
The current reality in the market leaves the vast majority of business litigation unserved. -
Money, Technology
Unstructured Data, Text Documents, And The Attorneys of Tomorrow
Attorneys need to look at how the insights from non-traditional data analytics can complement their own skill sets.
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get…
Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.
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Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms.
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Finance, MoneyBusiness Development For Lawyers Is Imperative
Attorneys looking for more clients should consider these four steps, from finance columnist Michael McDonald. -
Money, TechnologyShould Attorneys Care About Data Analytics?
Yes – if they want to make more money and have a more successful practice. -
Litigation Finance, Litigators, MoneyLitigation Finance For Defendants
Litigation finance: it's not just for plaintiffs, as finance columnist Michael McDonald explains. -
Litigation Finance, Litigators, MoneyThe 'Other' Litigation Finance
Personal-injury funding firms are major players in the litigation finance arena as a whole. -
Hedge Funds / Private Equity, Money, Wall StreetMarketing To Alternatives Investors
For securities lawyers and litigation financiers, the issue of how to successfully market to investors is crucial. -
Litigation Finance, Litigators, MoneyWhat Do Litigation Finance Investors Want?
The litigation finance industry is potentially compelling, but the product being presented to investors needs work. -
