Maryanne Woo

About Maryanne Woo

I collaborate with corporations and law firms to manage their risk and optimize their litigation strength through non-recourse financing. Evaluating eight-figure investment opportunities in complex litigation matters with exposure ranging from $30 million to $2 billion. Assess dispute investment opportunities by identifying and measuring risks and analyzing legal and factual issues and likelihood of success. Analyze litigation budgets and manage legal costs related to investments. Present investment opportunities to independent investment committee for funding approval. Monitor evolving legal and regulatory landscape to accurately assess risk profiles for matters. Established Chicago office. Develop and execute marketing and business development plans for competitive market. Prior to joining Omni Bridgeway, I was in private practice as a trial lawyer for over 20 years with Chicago as my home base. As a litigation partner, I led legal teams, including managing over 20 outside counsel in a virtual law firm model with budget responsibility of over $5 million a year. Trial practice with extensive experience representing clients in complex litigation matters. Experience advising C-suite executive and senior management regarding legal and corporate strategy for high-stakes litigation. Conducted product liability due diligence on target companies and drafted contract provisions regarding limitations of liability. Served as Chicago office chair of firmwide DEI Committee, member of Recruiting Committee and Associate Evaluation Committee.

Experience

1. Senior Counsel, Member Services

   Alas

   Apr 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• Columbia University

  Bachelors of Arts (BA), Economics and Political Science

  1992 — 1996

• Columbia Law School

  Doctor of Law (JD)

  1996 — 1999