Retail Law Resource Center

Empowering retail counsel

The NRF Retail Law Resource Center gives in-house retail counsel the insights, tools and connections they need. Access on-demand CLE webinars, litigation risk updates, benchmarking surveys, compliance resources and exclusive opportunities to engage with peers through committees, councils and events – all in one hub.

Connect

Network with retail GCs and legal leaders

The NRF General Counsels Forum is specifically designed to bring together retail legal leaders to network, collaborate and delve deeper into top legal issues facing the industry. Exclusively for NRF members holding senior legal titles—General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, Senior Counsel, SVP, EVP or similar — this forum provides a trusted space to exchange ideas with peers.

The group meets twice a year: in January in New York City during Retail’s Big Show and June in Washington, D.C.

More ways to connect with industry peers

Explore additional groups to connect, network and learn from retail industry leaders and experts.

Upcoming Events

NRF Retail Law Summit

March 3 - 5, 2026

Elevate your legal expertise in the retail industry at the NRF Retail Law Summit. Join us for three days of immersive learning. It's FREE, on demand and, if eligible, you can earn CLE and SHRM credits. Designed specifically to tackle the unique legal challenges faced by retail organizations, this annual virtual event is a must-attend for in-house attorneys, risk and compliance officers, HR professionals and legal counsels.

NRF Employment Law Conference

April 29-30, 2026 | Atlanta, Georgia

Connect with retail legal and HR leaders at this annual forum. Stay ahead of emerging litigation trends in labor and employment law, policy changes and best practices shaping the retail workforce. Registration opens soon.

California Retail Law Summit

Fall 2026 | Napa Valley, CA

Hosted by NRF and the California Retailers Association, this leading legal summit for retailers is an unparalleled event convening retail in-house counsel and government affairs practitioners for expert-led discussions and CLE-eligible sessions designed to help retailers navigate the complexities of California’s ever-evolving legal landscape. California’s top retail law and regulatory experts will share insights and tactics on how to get ahead of the most pressing issues impacting retailers operating in California, including the hottest litigation threats, regulatory compliance requirements and legislative developments.

Resources

Retail Litigation Headquarters

Review briefs and track legal cases impacting the industry

NRF’s representation of retailers extends to the courts as laws and regulations often become the subject of litigation. NRF has filed lawsuits of its own, joined retail companies or other trade associations in doing so, and has filed amicus briefs in a number of lawsuits where the retail industry has an interest. 

Browse legal briefs NRF has filed and view our Litigation Risk Trackers to track weekly legal cases.

NRF Retail Law Webinar Library

Catch up with our latest members-only webinars focused on retail litigation trends and regulatory issues of importance to the legal departments of retail companies.

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State Sustainability Compliance Guide

The National Retail Federation created a database of enacted state laws and regulations on a variety of packaging, chemical, food additive, shopping bag, extended producer responsibility (EPR) and other sustainability issues affecting food and general retailers.

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Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Toolkit

This members-only resource for retailers operating in California provides a guide to help implement and comply with the new California workplace violence prevention law.

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2025 Retail Law Department Benchmarking Study

NRF partnered with Harbor to conduct its second annual retail law department benchmarking study, providing insights into how leading retail legal departments are navigating increasing legal demand, managing costs, aligning with business strategy and leveraging AI and other technology to drive efficiency.

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Featured Content: Retail Industry Legal Challenges and Best Practices for Reciprocal Tariffs

Tariffs are front and center for retailers, and the implications are far-reaching—from pricing pressures to compliance risks. View the presentation slides from this April 17, 2025, NRF members-only discussion where legal experts from Benesch shared their perspectives on where we stand, potential cost impacts, supplier and customer challenges, compliance traps to avoid, as well as potential risks relating to "tariff surcharges" and other pricing-related issues. 

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