N.Y. Financial Services Law § 1008

§ 1008. Effect of communication on privileges. All communications\nbetween the consumer's attorney in the legal claim and the litigation\nfunding company as it pertains to the legal claim that is subject to the\nlitigation funding contract shall not constitute a waiver of any\nprivilege or protection, including but not limited to the attorney\nclient privilege and the work-product doctrine.\n