Joshua Harris
About Joshua Harris
Joshua Harris is a Director at Burford Capital, where he has worked since 2024, focusing on litigation finance and risk management. He has a diverse background in law and science, with previous roles including Patent Attorney at Loeb & Loeb LLP and Senior Vice President at Burford Capital.
Current Role at Burford Capital
Joshua Harris serves as a Director at Burford Capital, a role he has held since 2024. His responsibilities include involvement in litigation finance and risk management, contributing to the firm's global legal finance and advisory activities. He operates from Burford Capital's principal office in New York, which is a key location for the firm's international operations. Prior to his current position, he served as Senior Vice President at the same firm from 2017 to 2024.
Previous Experience in Legal and Technical Fields
Before joining Burford Capital, Joshua Harris worked in various legal and technical roles. He was a Patent Attorney at Loeb & Loeb LLP from 2009 to 2017. Earlier, he served as a Law Clerk at the NYC Board of Education in 2002 and as a Technical Advisor at Alcatel-Lucent in 2001. Additionally, he worked as a Teaching Assistant for Legal Writing at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2002 and as a Teaching Assistant for Organic Chemistry at Brown University in 2000.
Educational Background
Joshua Harris earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biophysics from Brown University, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. He later obtained a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Cardozo School of Law, completing his studies from 2001 to 2004. His educational background combines a strong foundation in science with legal expertise, enhancing his capabilities in the field of litigation finance.
Research Experience at Brown University
During his time at Brown University, Joshua Harris was involved as an Undergraduate Researcher in the Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biotechnology Lab from 1999 to 2001. This experience provided him with a solid grounding in scientific research methodologies and principles, which complements his later legal career.