The General Counsels Forum is open exclusively to the most senior legal officers among NRF's retail membership. This forum provides members with the opportunity to share strategy and ideas for addressing cutting-edge legal and management issues of concern to retail law departments.
The forum provides certificates of attendance for CLE, when applicable, to help members seeking credit from specific state bars. The forum also connects members with law firms that can offer CLE credit.
General Counsels Forum Dinner and Summer Meeting
June 20-21, 2023
Join NRF’s retail general counsel community at the General Counsels Forum summer meeting in Washington, D.C. Network with your colleagues during a welcome reception and networking dinner, followed by a day of peer-to-peer discussions and presentations from retail’s top experts and legal specialists. Our robust agenda includes comprehensive deep dives across topics including litigation trends, supply chain integrity and sustainability.
Meetings
The forum meets twice a year. Meetings provide the opportunity to hear from subject matter experts, share information and best practices, and network with other GCs and industry leaders. In addition, members are welcome to join the NRF Workforce & Operations Benchmarking conference call on Mondays.
Eligibility
The NRF General Counsels Forum extends invitations to the most senior legal officers within NRF retail member companies, such as the senior counsel, general counsel, chief legal officer, senior executive, SVP or EVP.
*Although this council is invite-only, we always encourage senior leaders to inquire
To join the NRF General Counsel Forum or learn more about NRF’s legal-related resources, fill out the form below or contact Stephanie Martz, NRF’s chief administrative officer and general counsel.
The NRF General Counsels Forum extends invitations to the most senior legal officers within NRF retail member companies, such as the senior counsel, general counsel, chief legal officer, senior executive, SVP or EVP.
Not sure about your company membership status? Please contact membershipinfo@nrf.com to learn more.
NRF General Counsels Forum interest form
Retail Law Resource Center
The NRF Retail Law Resource Center is a hub for in-house retail counsel to connect with peers, track legal trends and best practices, and learn the latest strategies on guiding and advising organizations. From on-demand CLE webinars and litigation risk updates to benchmarking surveys and compliance training tools, the NRF Retail Law Resource Center offers invaluable insights and relationships for retail lawyers and legal professionals.
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NRF Membership
Interested in joining a council, but unsure which one is right for you or unsure of your company’s membership status? We want you to be part of our retail community. Connect with the team today at membershipinfo@nrf.com to learn more.