Retail Law Conference
St. Petersburg, FL

2024 Program

Our comprehensive program is designed to give you a full range of retail-specific legal education. This year's education line-up will bring you the latest on retail-specific legal issues such as employment, litigation cases, regulatory developments, workplace safety, taxes, and more!

Your learning journey at the Retail Law Conference is sure to help you stay on top of what's next and what's to come in the world of retail. No matter what type of legal work is on your desk, there is something for you! Please check back often as we update our program as we get closer to the event. All times listed are local to Chicago, IL.

Agenda

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  • Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
  • Thursday Oct 10, 2024
  • Friday Oct 11, 2024
8:15 AM – 6:00 PM

Registration & Information Desk

Location
Wright Ballroom Foyer
8:45 AM – 10:30 AM

RLC Meeting of the Members

The Retail Litigation Center’s retail and law firm members will convene for their annual meeting to elect directors, learn about the RLC’s latest work, and discuss litigation trends impacting retailers. This is a private meeting for RLC retail and law firm members only.

Location
Sullivan B
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Compliance Council Meeting

Chief Ethics and Compliance Officers and their designees will be meeting to address current compliance issues that affect retailers as well as challenges and opportunities with standing up, maturing and maintaining robust compliance programs and a corporate culture promoting ethical culture and compliance. This is a private meeting for RILA's Compliance Council members only.

Location
Mies van der Rohe
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM 2 Concurrent Events

Chief Legal Officer Committee Meeting & Lunch

The CLO’s of the nation’s leading retailers will convene over lunch to discuss current issues facing the retail industry’s top lawyers as they navigate a variety of opportunities and challenges with the c-suite, boards of directors and their departments. This is a private meeting only for RILA's Chief Legal Officer Committee.

Location
Sullivan A

Legal Direct Reports Committee Meeting & Lunch

The lawyers who report directly to the most senior lawyer in their company share a unique set of issues and face their own challenges. These “L2’s” will convene over lunch to discuss the issues and opportunities that they encounter. This is a private meeting only for RILA's Legal Direct Reports (or L2) Committee.

Location
Sullivan C
1:00 PM – 1:10 PM

Welcome to the 2024 Retail Law Conference

Welcome to the Retail Law Conference 2024 – the place to connect with peer leading retail counsel and elite experts to prepare for fast changing future.

Speaker
Deborah White
President, Retail Litigation Center
Sr EVP & General Counsel, RILA
Location
Wright Ballroom
1:10 PM – 1:40 PM

2024 Election: Implications for Leading Retailers

  • General Session
As we approach the consequential 2024 election, this session will explore the potential impacts on the retail sector. Two renowned political experts will analyze key campaign issues, potential policy shifts, and how different electoral outcomes could affect retail businesses.

Moderator
Michael Hanson
Senior Executive Vice President, Public Affairs
RILA
Speakers
Sage Eastman
Partner
Mehlman Consulting
Alex Perkins
Principal
Mehlman Consulting
Location
Wright Ballroom
1:40 PM – 2:20 PM

Managing a Polarized Workforce

  • General Session
Fostering a healthy workforce environment during polarizing times is extremely challenging. As this election year reaches a crescendo, this conversation will focus on how CLOs are working with their teams to help leading retailers successfully navigate this moment.

Speakers
Tina Dekker
SVP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
Meijer, Inc.
Todd Hartman
EVP, General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer
Best Buy Co., Inc.
Laura Pierson-Scheinberg
Principal
Jackson Lewis P.C.
Michael Wu
Chief Legal Officer
Bath & Body Works, Inc.
Location
Wright Ballroom
2:20 PM – 3:00 PM

Anticipating and Managing Crises in an Uncertain World

  • General Session
Gain crucial insights on navigating bet-the-company challenges in today's complex retail landscape. Our expert panel will share practical strategies for preparing for, responding to, and managing crises across various domains - from cybersecurity to supply chain issues. Hear new ways to balance legal, reputational, and business risks while effectively communicating with stakeholders and fulfilling oversight duties in high-pressure situations.

Speakers
Luis Avila
Senior Vice President, Corporate Governance & Chief Compliance Officer
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
M. Kendall Day
Partner
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Stuart Delery
Partner
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Poonam Kumar
Of Counsel
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Location
Wright Ballroom
3:00 PM – 3:05 PM

Retail Law Conference 2024 - Day 1 Closing Remarks

Speaker
Kathleen McGuigan
Executive Vice President & Deputy General Counsel
RILA
Location
Wright Ballroom
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Business Break

Location
Wright Ballroom Foyer
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM 3 Concurrent Events

Nation-State Cyber Threats & Retail

  • Breakout Session
Nation-state cyber threats are some of the most insidious and hair-raising to address in real time. Join this discussion with the Chief Counsel of the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency to learn the latest in how these entities are threatening retail companies and how retailers can partner with the government to mitigate the impact of a nation-state attack on your business while the attack is unfolding.

Speakers
Spencer Fisher
Chief Counsel
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Rachel Hudson
Partner
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Michael Licker
Head of Litigation and Investigations
Wayfair LLC
Alyssa Sones
Associate
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Location
Sullivan B

The Most Pressing Advertising Issues Facing In-House Retail Lawyers Today

  • Breakout Session
Dive into the biggest advertising issues retail in-house counsel currently face, and the real-world approaches for solving them. We’ll cover the recent massive changes in price advertising, claim substantiation, how the rules of influencers have changed, and more! Outside and in-house counsel will share practical tips and relevant context for how these issues are managed in the current environment.

Speakers
Shahed Al-asadi
Senior Legal Counsel
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Lacee Ecker
Deputy General Counsel
Kontoor Brands, Inc.
Hannah Taylor
Partner, Co-Chair
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
Location
Sullivan C

Views From Inside the Boardroom: Navigating Challenges Facing Corporate Boards Today

  • Breakout Session
Join us for a dynamic discussion of the most challenging issues facing Boards of Directors today and walk away with practical tips for helping your Board successfully navigate them. In this session, the panelists will draw upon their decades of experience from serving in different roles in the Boardroom – outside counsel, in-house counsel, and corporate director and retail industry veteran – to offer an inside look into what directors really need from their counsel. (This breakout session will be recorded.)

Speakers
Lacey Bundy
Chief Legal Officer
PetSmart LLC
Robert Hayward
Partner
Kirkland & Ellis, LLP
Theo Killion
Board Member, Torrid
Board Member, Claire's
Location
Sullivan A
4:15 PM – 4:45 PM

Business Break

Location
Wright Ballroom Foyer
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM 3 Concurrent Events

A Series of Unfortunate Events: Managing Enforcement Threats

  • Breakout Session
Bad things happen to good companies, including receiving a civil investigative demand or notice of penalty offense from the FTC or a state attorney general. Join the panel in an interactive discussion to unpack what happens and what to expect if you are on the receiving end of an enforcement investigation for advertising or privacy practices. Learn how to quickly, calmly and effectively inform your C-Suite, gather your defenses and implement a response plan to set you on a path for success.

Speakers
Nina Freedman
Senior Counsel
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
Amy Mudge
Partner
BakerHostetler
Elizabeth Scott
Consumer Protection and Data Privacy Attorney, Midwest Region
Federal Trade Commission
Selena Spritz
Senior Director & Managing Counsel, Marketing, Media & Owned Brands
Walgreens
Sarah La Voi
Partner and Co-Head of Retail Industry Team
BakerHostetler
Location
Sullivan B

How Companies Should and Should Not Use AI in Customer Service

  • Breakout Session
AI is revolutionizing the way companies interact with their customers. We’ll discuss key ways that AI is being implemented plus precautions and steps companies can take to avoid legal traps and liability that may arise from: Automating Customer Interactions (Chatbots and Virtual Assistants with Interactive Voice Response (IVR)); Improving Customer Experience (Personalization and Predictive Analytics); and Optimizing Operations (Customer Journey Mapping and Quality Assurance). We’ll also predict ways in which courts and other governmental bodies will treat legal issues arising out of AI in customer service.

Speakers
Harrison Brown
Partner
Blank Rome LLP
Ana Tagvoryan
Partner, Business Litigation
Blank Rome LLP
Chris Ybarra
Sr. Director, Legal (Technology & Corporate)
Tractor Supply Company
Location
Sullivan C

Navigating Cybersecurity Attacks and the SEC’s Cyber Rules

  • Breakout Session
Cybersecurity attacks continue to present a thicket of legal issues that need to be navigated, including the SEC’s latest cyber rules, class action and regulatory enforcement risk, and attorney-client privilege, as well as board engagement and governance in light of recent cyber fiduciary duty litigation. This panel will share perspectives from a regulator, an in-house leader, and outside counsel to walk through the data breach minefields and help you spot and prevent issues before they occur. (This breakout session will be recorded.)

Speakers
Kelly Alto
VP, Legal
Victoria’s Secret & Co.
Kristin Pauley
Assistant Director, Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit, Enforcement Division
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
William Ridgway
Co-Lead of the Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates
Location
Sullivan A
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Welcome Party

By the 1950s, the Merchandise Mart was more than just a national hub—it became an international destination for retailers seeking the latest in design and consumer goods. Now, we invite you to join us at this iconic venue in the heart of Chicago, a city with a rich retail history, to celebrate the brightest minds in retail law. Enjoy delicious food, vibrant entertainment, and a unique viewing opportunity of contemporary art, all while taking in the stunning views of the Windy City. Thank you to our Welcome Party Partner, Kirkland & Ellis! Conference badges must be worn at all times while at the venue.

Transportation: Continuous shuttle service will be provided between Loews Hotel and the Merchandise Mart starting at 5:50 PM and running through 9:00 PM, ensuring easy access to and from the event.

Location
The Merchandise Mart
6:45 AM – 5:30 PM

Registration & Information Desk

Location
Wright Ballroom Foyer
7:15 AM – 8:00 AM

Breakfast

Location
Wright Ballroom Foyer
8:00 AM – 8:05 AM

Welcome to the 2024 Retail Law Conference - Day 2

Speaker
Jodi Caro
General Counsel, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer
Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Location
Wright Ballroom
8:05 AM – 8:50 AM

CLOs Speak: Navigating the Evolving Role of Retail Legal Leadership

  • General Session
Join our panel of accomplished Chief Legal Officers as they discuss the changing landscape of legal leadership in the retail sector. This session will explore emerging challenges, innovative strategies, and the expanding influence of legal departments in shaping business decisions. Gain insights from industry leaders on how to drive value and manage risk in today's complex retail environment.

Moderator
Jodi Caro
General Counsel, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer
Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Speakers
Jennifer Kraft
EVP & General Counsel
Foot Locker, Inc.
Lanesha Minnix
Executive Vice President and Global Chief Legal Officer
Walgreen Co.
Juliette Pryor
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Location
Wright Ballroom
8:50 AM – 9:30 AM

The Art of Communication: Mastering Legal Messaging in Retail

  • General Session
Effective communication is a critical skill for legal professionals in the retail sector. Our expert panel of top litigators will delve into strategies for clear, impactful communication with key stakeholders. Consider new tools for conveying complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences and managing challenging communications. Find new strategies to bring back to your own practice.

Moderator
Teresa Roseborough
Executive Vice President, General Counsel
The Home Depot, Inc.
Speakers
Manuel Cachan
Partner
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates
Peyton Smith
Attorney
Forman Watkins & Krutz, LLP
Sam Tarry
Partner
McGuireWoods LLP
Location
Wright Ballroom
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Business Break

Location
Wright Ballroom Foyer
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM 3 Concurrent Events

Antitrust for Retailers: Decoding Merger Challenges and Legal Shifts in 2024 and Beyond

  • Breakout Session
Antitrust is in the spotlight for retailers with multiple challenges to retail mergers, new pre-merger reporting requirements coming, a ban on worker non-competes, and an aggressive FTC dusting off price-discrimination enforcement under Robinson-Patman Act. Join us to unpack the most important antitrust issues impacting retail counsel today and to look beyond the next presidential election.

Speakers
David Benck
SVP and GC
Hibbett Retail, Inc.
Dana Cook-Milligan
Partner
Winston & Strawn LLP
Kevin Goldstein
Partner
Winston & Strawn LLP
Location
Sullivan C

Lessons from the Past Can Help Inform How the PAGA Amendments Will Be Interpreted

  • Breakout Session
A plaintiff’s attorney, a defense attorney and a mediator walk into a bar… Ok, maybe not, but in this session, our unique multi-perspective panel will provide comprehensive insights on how often plaintiffs win, typical penalties awarded, the frequency and extent of penalty reductions by the courts and average PAGA claims in the past and what this can tell us about what practice under the new PAGA amendments going forward. This is a unique opportunity to hear opposing perspectives on PAGA.

Speakers
Steve Pearl
Owner/Mediator
Steve Pearl Mediation
Julie Trotter
Shareholder
Call & Jensen, APC
Location
Sullivan B

Retail M&A Pulse: Exploring Trends and Sharing Insights from Across North America

  • Breakout Session
Our tri-national panel (United States, Canada, Mexico) will explore recent M&A trends in retail across North America, including partnerships for expanding reach, lessons from large-scale grocery mergers, and how consolidation in the c-store and retail luxury markets have been fueling growth. We’ll also consider the geopolitical landscape to analyze how it will continue to influence M&A activity, and then address due diligence complexities in today’s highly regulated environment, highlighting privacy concerns, foreign investment, and labor and employment considerations. (This breakout session will be recorded.)

Speakers
Chrystelle Chevalier-Gagnon
Partner
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Kelly Hardy
Partner
Hogan Lovells US LLP
Maria Makowiecki
VP, AGC & Asst Secretary
Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Federico De Noriega Olea
Partner, Corporate & Finance
Hogan Lovells US LLP
Location
Sullivan A
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM

Business Break

Thank you to our Partner, Dentons!

Location
Wright Ballroom Foyer
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM 3 Concurrent Events

Data, Data, Everywhere: Using Data To Prevent—and Win—Employment Class and PAGA Actions

  • Breakout Session
Even large, sophisticated employers can struggle when it comes to strategically managing employee data, which can either put you in a position of strength or vulnerability. A panel of class action litigators, experienced in-house counsel, and a seasoned labor economist will share best practices and practical guidance for how to make data an advantage for the business—before, during, and after litigation, including ways employers can use data to demonstrate they have taken “all reasonable steps” under the recent revisions to PAGA.

Speakers
Tritia Murata
Partner
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Chen Song
Senior Vice President
Cirque Analytics
Julie Stockton
Counsel - Employment Litigation
Gap Inc.
David Zins
Partner
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Location
Sullivan C

Managing Data Privacy in the Age of AI Innovation

  • Breakout Session
This panel will focus on managing data privacy in the era of explosive AI growth but nascent AI regulation. We will address how legal departments can manage risks in implementing AI strategies while staying on top of the patchwork of emerging US state and federal privacy and AI laws. Our panelists will lay out the current legal landscape and provide insight into their own AI programs and how they are addressing this rapidly changing landscape. (This breakout session will be recorded.)

Speakers
Michael Dolan
Senior Director, Head of Enterprise Privacy
Best Buy Co., Inc.
Natalie LaPorta
Vice President, Chief Privacy Officer
Walgreen Co.
Lisa Sotto
Partner
Hunton Andrews Kurth
Location
Sullivan A

Mass Arbitration & 5-Dimensional Chess (Retail Attendees Only)

  • Breakout Session
Retailers are well aware that mass arbitrations present a major threat to their companies but following all of the developments in courts and arbitral bodies, as well as the latest strategies being used by the plaintiffs’ bar is like playing a multi-dimensional chess game. Discuss the latest with experienced chess masters to make sure that you are equipped to declare checkmate against the other side. This session is open to retail attendees only.

Speakers
Meredith Slawe
Partner
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates
Amy Turk
Partner
McGuireWoods LLP
Location
Sullivan B
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

Location
Wright Ballroom
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM

Business Break

Location
Wright Ballroom Foyer
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM 3 Concurrent Events

Caught in the Crosshairs: Best Practices in Active Shooter Scenarios

  • Breakout Session
Prepare ahead for what you should do while an active shooter scenario unfolds, in the immediate aftermath, and in the months that follow. Learn what adequate training for employees means in today’s environment, best practices for reporting warning signs and threats, and what constitutes reasonable foreseeability with respect to external shooters. Arm yourself with best practices for coordinating with law enforcement, protecting the attorney-client privilege, and balancing public relations interests with legal risk. (This breakout session will be recorded.)

Speakers
Nathan Brown
Senior Attorney
The Kroger Co.
Farnaz Thompson
Partner
McGuireWoods LLP
Jack White
Partner
McGuireWoods LLP
Location
Sullivan A

Protect Your Brand by Keeping Up in CPSC’s Aggressive “Era”

  • Breakout Session
Today’s ever-evolving product safety landscape and shifting regulatory goal posts have changed retailers’ compliance obligations. Brand reputation hangs in the balance. In this session, seasoned product compliance experts, including a former Chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) provide insights and analysis into the CPSC’s increasingly bold enforcement actions, including its recent decision to hold Amazon accountable for recalls of third-party sellers’ products. Where will the Commission focus in 2025 and how can retailers stay ahead?

Speakers
Evan Friedler
Associate General Counsel, Regulatory and Government Affairs
Wayfair LLC
Matt Howsare
Partner
Cooley LLP
Elliot Kaye
Partner
Cooley LLP
Susan Kirsch
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
RILA
Location
Sullivan C

Resistance Is Futile, or Is It? AI and Pricing

  • Breakout Session
A surge in AI capabilities is radically transforming the legal landscape facing retailers. AI-forward business practices promise compelling opportunities, but numerous cases have been filed alleging antitrust violations by companies utilizing pricing tools. During this session, we will discuss key AI and antitrust principles to help mitigate risk, bringing in real-life examples from our panelists to provide valuable insights on driving innovation while ensuring compliance with competition laws.

Speakers
Shylah Alfonso
Partner
Perkins Coie LLP
Katie Dunne
Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel
Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc.
Kara Rowton
Assistant General Counsel
Nestle U.S.A.
Location
Sullivan B
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM

Business Break

Thank you to our Partner, IRI Consultants.

Location
Wright Ballroom Foyer
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM 3 Concurrent Events

Employer Arbitration Programs: A Case Study in Success

  • Breakout Session
Employer arbitration programs may be an efficient and cost-effective alternative to employment claims and litigation, but creating and implementing an arbitration program may seem intimidating. This program specifically focuses on employer arbitration programs and does not cover mass or consumer arbitrations. Hear how the presenters cooperated to draft, implement, amend, and enforce an arbitration program from the ground up. Six years into the program, the presenters will discuss considerations that led to its implementation; pushback from inside the organization; lessons learned; and the impact the program has had on litigation.

Speakers
Mark Knueve
Partner
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
Rocky Robins
EVP, Chief Legal and Governance Officer
Big Lots, Inc.
Location
Sullivan B

Retailers Under Regulatory Scrutiny: Navigating Enforcement of Highly Regulated Products

  • Breakout Session
Retail establishments are increasingly subject to investigations and enforcement from federal and state regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over highly regulated products (such as food, OTC drugs, cosmetics, tobacco, and vaping products). This panel will explore how retailers can mitigate these new risks and keep up with this constantly changing environment that is key to business success.

Speakers
Brigid DeCoursey Bondoc
Partner
Morrison & Foerster LLP
Mary Murphy
Director, Division of Enforcement and Litigation
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Arun Rao
Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Protection Branch
U.S. Department of Justice
Martha Sarra
Vice President & Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer
The Kroger Co.
Location
Sullivan C

State Consumer Protection Enforcement Trends

  • Breakout Session
Join a ‘fireside chat’ with the former Attorney General of the District of Columbia along with preeminent retail counsel to explore state-level regulatory actions impacting the retail sector. Attendees will gain insights into recent enforcement trends, emerging legal challenges, and best practices for retail counsel to effectively navigate the evolving consumer protection landscape in the states. (This breakout session will be recorded.)

Speakers
Minnie Alexander
Chief Legal Officer
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI)
Eduardo Lamas
Senior Counsel
UnderArmour
Karl Racine
Partner
Hogan Lovells US LLP
Location
Sullivan A
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Business Break

Location
Wright Ballroom Foyer
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Legal Ethics: Navigating Gray Areas and Emerging Challenges

  • General Session
In this engaging session on legal ethics, Skadden Arps’ Larry Spiegel will guide attendees through the complex ethical landscape facing in-house counsel in the retail sector today. Explore recent case studies, discuss emerging ethical dilemmas in the age of e-commerce and AI, and gain practical advice for maintaining the highest ethical standards while effectively serving your retail clients.

Speaker
Larry Spiegel
Partner and General Counsel
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates
Location
Wright Ballroom
5:30 PM – 5:35 PM

Retail Law Conference 2024 - Day 2 Closing Remarks

Speaker
Susan Kirsch
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
RILA
Location
Wright Ballroom
5:35 PM – 7:00 PM

Reception

Join us on the Third Level Terrace for appetizers, drinks, and stunning city views. The outdoor Terrace can only be accessed via the elevators and staircase just outside the Wright Ballroom. You cannot access the terrace via the guest room elevators. Reminder: bring a light jacket—Chicago nights can get chilly!

Location
Outdoor Terrace
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Registration & Information Desk

Location
Wright Ballroom Foyer
7:45 AM – 8:30 AM

Breakfast

Location
Wright Ballroom Foyer
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM 3 Concurrent Events

“In AI We Trust” or Shouldn’t We?

  • Breakout Session
Can AI replace lawyers? Or arbitrators? Or even judges? In this session, we will discuss the benefits, risks, and ethical implications of delegating responsibility over litigation tasks such as drafting complaints and preparing trial outlines to AI tools. We will also discuss how AI can be used in the arbitration process, and whether we will ever reach a world in which AI submits briefs—and then resolves disputes—without the input of humans. (This breakout session will be recorded.)

Speakers
Rachel Brand
Executive Vice President of Global Governance, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
Walmart Inc.
Bridget McCormack
President and CEO
American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution
Adam Unikowsky
Partner
Jenner & Block LLP
Location
Sullivan A

Pixel Mania: What Every Retailer Needs to Know About Today’s Application of Analog Laws to the Digital Era

  • Breakout Session
The past year has seen new waves of litigation that go far beyond the session replay litigation of just a few years ago. The latest litigation under both state and federal laws target core ad-tech, cookies, CRM, and the inherent functioning of the internet to identify IP addresses. This panel of industry leaders and veteran defense counsel will consider key questions like, who’s bringing these lawsuits, what laws are they leveraging, how much is at stake, and is it possible to future-proof these days?

Speakers
Amy Lally
Partner
Sidley Austin LLP
Robyn Lee
Director, Litigation
Tractor Supply Company
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Counsel
Sidley Austin LLP
Scott Sherman
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.
Location
Sullivan B

Trade Policy Uncertainty: A Plan for Increased Trade Friction Post-Election

  • Breakout Session
Trade will be front and center in the upcoming presidential election, with each candidate pressing their trade credentials to win over constituents leading up to the election. Regardless of who wins the White House, there will be increased friction with our trading partners. Join us for a discussion of what the trade agenda is likely to look like under either candidate, as well as how best to position your company for the trade fallout after the election.

Speakers
Carrie Connolly
Associate
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Blake Harden
Vice President, International Trade
RILA
Matt Kinsman
Associate
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Joel Rogers
Associate General Counsel
The Home Depot, Inc.
Location
Sullivan C
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Business Break

Location
Wright Ballroom Foyer
9:45 AM – 9:50 AM

Welcome to the 2024 Retail Law Conference - Day 3

Speaker
Larissa Whittingham
Litigation Counsel, RLC
RILA
Location
Wright Ballroom
9:45 AM – 10:50 AM

SCOTUS Review: Recent Decisions and Future Cases Impacting Retail

  • General Session
Join a stellar cast of Supreme Court advocates to stay abreast of the latest Supreme Court developments affecting the retail industry. Moderated by the incomparable Amy Howe of SCOTUSblog, this discussion will analyze recent landmark decisions, preview upcoming cases, and explore the potential long-term implications of the Court's rulings on regulatory power, interchange fees, and workforce issues.

Moderator
Amy Howe
Co-Founder
SCOTUSblog
Speakers
Michelle Kallen
Partner
Jenner & Block LLP
Roman Martinez
Partner
Latham & Watkins LLP
Matthew McGill
Partner
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Location
Wright Ballroom
10:50 AM – 11:00 AM

Conference Closing Remarks

Speaker
Deborah White
President, Retail Litigation Center
Sr EVP & General Counsel, RILA
Location
Wright Ballroom
All times listed in Central Time (CDT). Schedule Subject to Change.

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