NRF Retail Law Summit

Your gateway to making a direct impact on legal strategies within your retail company.


The NRF Retail Law Summit is a free annual virtual event hosted by National Retail Federation.

March 4-6, 2025 

Designed specifically to tackle the unique legal challenges faced by retail organizations, this annual virtual Zoom event is a must-attend for in-house attorneys, risk and compliance officers, HR professionals and legal counsels. The best part? It's FREE, on demand and, if eligible, you can earn CLE and SHRM credits.

This year, over 900 industry experts registered for this exclusive event, gaining invaluable insights, best practices and continuing professional education credits (CLE and SHRM) from renowned experts. 

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What to expect

Expand your knowledge, gain confidence and provide top-notch counsel in the years ahead.

Our summit will delve into the trending legal topics shaping the retail landscape. From the adoption of new retail technologies to employment law, privacy and more, we've got you covered.

With a laser focus on emerging issues, you'll gain a comprehensive legal lens to effectively navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Your team deserves to be among the industry's leading legal minds. At no cost to you, it's easier than ever to ensure everyone on your corporate legal team is equipped with the latest tools and insights. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

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Network with retail leaders

Discover more ways to connect with legal peers across the retail industry on NRF's Councils, open to NRF members.

  • General Counsels Forum (Invite-only)

  • Employment Law and Benefits Committee

  • Lawyers Committee

Past session topics


Workplace Violence in Retail: Protecting Occupational Safety and Limiting Liabilities

Retail Looking Forward: New Litigation and Other Legal Risks on the Rise

Playing by the Rules: How the FTC is Impacting Retailers

The Ever-Shifting Sands of Privacy: How Retailers Prepare and Cope

Top Issues in Cybersecurity

Bias in the AI Lifecycle: Legal and Technical Perspectives

Top 10 Legal Risks for Retailers

Unpacking EEOC’s new strategic enforcement plan

From Theory to Practice: A Retailers Guide to Implementing AI Tools at Work

Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks & Increasing Executive Protection

Through Insurance: Tips for Retailers

"The summit was great. Well designed, seamless technology, timely topics, excellent speakers and presenters."

Bradley Beckstrom
Vice President, Real Estate Law
Albertsons

"Wow! Chock full of info. I needed to start a new legal pad!"

Elisa D. Garcia
Chief Legal Officer
Macy’s Inc.

"What NRF has been doing for the retail legal community is what all trade associations should aspire to."

Ewa M. Abrams
General Counsel
Kering Americas

Past speakers




Sample of past attending companies