TLDR: Womble Bond Dickinson has been identified as a top-tier law firm for Generative AI litigation in the prestigious BTI Litigation Outlook 2026 report. This recognition highlights the firm’s expertise in a rapidly expanding and complex area of the legal market, driven by significant increases in corporate litigation spending related to AI-fueled disputes.
Womble Bond Dickinson has earned significant recognition in the legal industry, being named a leading firm for Generative AI litigation in the recently released BTI Litigation Outlook 2026 report. This accolade underscores the firm’s proactive engagement and expertise in a burgeoning and intricate segment of the legal landscape.
The BTI Litigation Outlook 2026, titled ‘More Contentious. More Complex. More Spending.’, is the 16th annual report from The BTI Consulting Group. It is a comprehensive analysis based on extensive research, including over 350 in-depth surveys and telephone interviews conducted between February and August 2025 with top legal decision-makers from organizations boasting $1 billion or more in revenue. The report also leverages trends data from more than 30,000 corporate counsel client interviews spanning 24 years, making it an authoritative benchmark for the legal market.
The report’s key findings indicate a ‘turbocharged’ litigation market, with over two-thirds of companies projected to increase their litigation spending in 2026, many by more than 10%. This surge in legal expenditure is primarily fueled by several critical areas, including ‘AI-fueled IP battles,’ alongside massive class actions, relentless cybersecurity claims, employment litigation, and increasingly complex breach-of-contract matters. The inclusion of ‘Generative AI Litigation’ as a distinct and rapidly growing segment in the report highlights the increasing importance of artificial intelligence in legal disputes.
Within the ‘Generative AI Litigation’ category, BTI identifies firms across several tiers: ‘Powerhouses’ (6 firms), ‘Leaders’ (6 firms), and ‘Distinguished’ (20 firms). Womble Bond Dickinson’s recognition as a ‘top firm’ positions it among these elite groups, demonstrating its strong capabilities and strategic focus on the legal challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI.
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Womble Bond Dickinson has consistently shown its commitment to the evolving AI legal landscape. The firm actively publishes insights on topics such as ‘AI Intensive: Playbook for Innovation and Risk Mitigation’ and the ‘Legal AI Arms Race Continues.’ This engagement reflects the broader industry trend where law firms and in-house legal teams are significantly increasing their investment in AI products. The worldwide Legal AI Software Market is experiencing substantial expansion, with projections estimating its value to grow from approximately USD 3.11 billion in 2025 to USD 10.82 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.3%. This growth presents both opportunities and challenges for law firms, which must navigate the ethical and efficiency implications of AI while adapting their revenue models to account for the impact of AI tools on traditional billable hours.
