Alesha Dominique
Alesha is a Partner in Norton Rose Fulbright’s IP and IP Litigation practice. She advises clients on intellectual property strategy, enforcement, and complex IP disputes, with experience representing companies across technology, life sciences, and consumer industries in high-stakes litigation.
Josh Lee
Josh is Co-Head of Litigation and Disputes for Norton Rose Fulbright in Chicago. He focuses on complex commercial litigation and class action defense, advising clients on litigation strategy, risk management, and regulatory disputes across a range of industries.
Rachel Roosth
Rachel is a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, where she practices in litigation and dispute resolution. She represents clients in complex commercial disputes and regulatory matters, with experience advising on risk mitigation and litigation strategy.
Kimberly Cheeseman
Kimberly is Co-Head of Litigation and Disputes for Norton Rose Fulbright in Houston. She represents clients in complex commercial litigation and regulatory matters, advising on litigation strategy, compliance, and dispute resolution for multinational companies.
FREE LIVE CLE CREDIT IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR IN-HOUSE COUNSEL (FRACTIONAL GCs, GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS, & ALSP ATTORNEYS INCLUDED) AND SUBSCRIBERS TO IN-HOUSE CONNECT ON-DEMAND.
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This program is appropriate for newly admitted attorneys and experienced attorneys.
Litigation Outlook 2026: Risk, Regulation, and Readiness for In-House Teams
Event Description
The litigation environment facing U.S. companies continues to evolve—bringing concentrated risk, higher-stakes outcomes, and shifting enforcement dynamics that can test even well-resourced legal departments. Norton Rose Fulbright’s 2026 Annual Litigation Trends Survey (its 21st year and the longest-running study of its kind) captures how 400+ U.S. in-house counsel and litigation leaders are assessing exposure and adjusting strategy heading into 2026.
Join us on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT as Alesha Dominique (Partner, IP & IP Litigation), Josh Lee (Co-Head of Litigation and Disputes, Chicago), Rachel Roosth (Partner), and Kimberly Cheeseman (Co-Head of Litigation and Disputes, Houston) of Norton Rose Fulbright walk through key survey findings and practical steps in-house teams can take to improve readiness, prioritize resources, and get ahead of emerging risk.
Key takeaways
- How brand, IP, and advertising risk is shifting—especially around marketing claims and AI-enabled content
- What the survey indicates about high-stakes litigation and regulation, including enforcement and investigation trends
- Where ESG commitments and business operations are increasingly intersecting with commercial disputes
- Practical approaches to workforce and employment risk planning, including internal readiness and pressure points
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for in-house legal professionals responsible for litigation risk, enterprise dispute strategy, or advising business leaders on exposure—especially General Counsel, Deputy/Assistant GCs, Heads of Litigation, employment counsel, and legal ops/compliance leaders looking to benchmark their 2026 priorities against what peer legal departments are anticipating and planning for.
There is NO COST to attend this program!
This program is FREE, thanks to our gracious sponsor, Norton Rose Fulbright! If you can’t make it to the live program, the recording will be available for viewing via our paid CLE library, In-House Connect On-Demand!
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