Norton Rose Fulbright taps Jamal Faleel as its US Head of Consumer Markets

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced the appointment of Minneapolis partner Jamal Faleel as its US Head of Consumer Markets. In a related move, partner Jerry Alcazar succeeds Jamal as the firm’s Minneapolis Head of Litigation and Disputes.

Jeff Cody, Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Managing Partner as well as one of its two Global Managing Partners, said:

“Our 20^th Annual Litigation Trends Survey revealed that the consumer markets industry is bracing for increased litigation, as 38 percent of respondents anticipate significantly more volume this year. Jamal will have our consumer markets team positioned to provide strategic counsel to clients in this key sector, while Jerry will provide exceptional guidance to our outstanding Minneapolis litigation team.”

Last week, Benchmark Litigation recognized Jerry, Jamal and the firm’s Minneapolis office as the Minnesota Law Firm of the Year at its US Awards 2025 event.

Mary Young, Norton Rose Fulbright’s Minneapolis Partner-in-Charge, said:

“We have become quite a litigation force in Minneapolis over the past few years, which has reverberated throughout the firm. Jamal’s industry proficiency and collegial approach make him a natural fit to lead our national consumer markets team, while Jerry will do great things leading our Minnesota litigators.”

Jamal, who succeeds Los Angeles Partner-in-Charge Jeff Margulies and Los Angeles partner Will Troutman in his sector leadership role, serves as lead counsel for public and private companies in their most notable trials and litigation matters, with a focus on class action defense, product liability defense and complex commercial litigation. He also helps clients navigate the challenges of the global regulatory and litigation landscape.

Jamal, who is recognized by Best Lawyers in America for his work in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions, Product Liability Litigation and Commercial Litigation, said:

“Norton Rose Fulbright has an exemplary group of lawyers serving clients in the consumer markets industry, which faces heightened scrutiny from discerning consumers and US regulators. I am eager to further amplify our service offerings for clients doing business in this dynamic sector and facilitate the team’s cross-office collaboration.”

Jerry, who has been named Attorney of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer, serves as national litigation and trial counsel for Fortune 500 corporations, focusing his practice on product liability, OSHA investigations, commercial disputes and other complex litigation matters.

The firm’s consumer markets lawyers advise clients across the consumer, retail, automotive and leisure sectors. The team is comprised of leading practitioners in a range of legal disciplines, including corporate, M&A and securities, antitrust and competition, litigation and disputes, employment and labor, environmental, tax, regulation and investigations, intellectual property and real estate.