The Retail Law Conference 2024 is a premier event organized by the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), designed to address the evolving legal and economic challenges facing the retail industry. Scheduled from October 9 to October 11, 2024, the conference will take place at the Loews Chicago Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. This annual gathering brings together top legal minds, including general counsels and senior in-house attorneys from leading U.S. retailers, to discuss pressing legal issues and share insights on navigating the dynamic retail landscape.
Key topics at the conference will include antitrust challenges, regulatory scrutiny of highly regulated products, and the impact of digital technologies on retail operations. Sessions such as "Antitrust for Retailers: Decoding Merger Challenges and Legal Shifts in 2024 and Beyond" will explore recent merger challenges, premerger reporting changes, and developments regarding non-compete agreements. Another notable session, "Retailers under Regulatory Scrutiny: Navigating Enforcement of Highly Regulated Products," will discuss investigations and enforcement actions from federal and state regulatory agencies, focusing on how retailers can mitigate risks associated with rapidly changing state privacy laws related to consumer products.
The conference will feature a range of networking opportunities, including pre-conference committee meetings, breakout sessions, and panel discussions led by industry experts. Notable speakers include Brigid Bondoc, Partner at Morrison Foerster; Mary Murphy, Director of the Division of Enforcement and Litigation at the Consumer Product Safety Commission; and Arun Rao, Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice. These sessions aim to provide attendees with practical advice and forward-looking strategies to navigate the complex legal landscape of the retail industry.
This conference is ideal for general counsels, senior in-house attorneys, and legal professionals within the retail sector who are seeking to stay abreast of the latest legal developments, regulatory challenges, and industry trends. Attendees will gain valuable insights into managing legal risks, ensuring compliance, and leveraging legal strategies to drive business success in an increasingly complex retail environment.
Speakers(29)
Alli Brown
Partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates
Blake Harden
Vice President, International Trade at RILA
Brigid DeCoursey Bondoc
Partner at Morrison & Foerster LLP
Carrie Connolly
Associate at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Chrystelle Chevalier-Gagnon
Partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Dana Cook-Milligan
Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP
David Benck
SVP and GC at Hibbett Retail, Inc.
Elizabeth Baran
SVP, General Counsel at DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Evan Friedler
Associate General Counsel, Regulatory and Government Affairs at Wayfair LLC
Harrison Brown
Partner at Blank Rome LLP
Jodi Caro
General Counsel, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Katie Dunne
Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel at Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc.
Kelly Alto
VP, Legal at Victoria’s Secret & Co.
Kelly Hardy
Partner at Hogan Lovells US LLP
Kevin Goldstein
Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP
Lacee Ecker
Deputy General Counsel at Kontoor Brands, Inc.
Luis Avila
Senior Vice President, Corporate Governance & Chief Compliance Officer at Lowe's Companies, Inc.
M. Kendall Day
Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Michael Dolan
Senior Director, Head of Enterprise Privacy at Best Buy Co., Inc.
Michael Hanson
Senior Executive Vice President, Public Affairs at RILA
Minnie Alexander
Chief Legal Officer at Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
Nathan Brown
Senior Attorney at The Kroger Co.
Nina Freedman
Senior Counsel at Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
Sage Eastman
Partner at Mehlman Consulting
Shahed Al-asadi
Senior Legal Counsel at Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Spencer Fisher
Chief Counsel at Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Stuart Delery
Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Tina Dekker
SVP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Meijer, Inc.
Todd Hartman
EVP, General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer at Best Buy Co., Inc.
Event Details
- Date
- October 22-24, 2024
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Loews Chicago Hotel
- Audience
- General counsels, senior in-house attorneys, and legal professionals within the retail sector.
- CLE Credits
- 14.4 CLE credits, including 1.2 ethics credits