Australia-based litigation funder Bentham IMF has replaced its chief investment officer in charge of U.S. operations.

In a press release, Bentham said CIO Ralph Sutton has left the company to “pursue other ventures.” The company named Allison Chock as his replacement, making Bentham the first major litigation funder with a woman at the helm of domestic operations. Chock has led Bentham’s Los Angeles office since 2013.

Allison Chock, the new CIO of Bentham IMF.