Litigation Outlook 2026: Risk, Regulation, and Readiness for In-House Teams
Wednesday, February 18th • 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
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.
