The Retail Litigation Center (RLC) is a membership-based trade association that represents the retail industry in the judicial system. It brings together retail corporate counsel to collaborate on litigation strategy, defense readiness, and coordinated advocacy in state and federal courts.
Retailers operate at a scale and visibility that make them frequent targets of litigation with industry-wide implications. Membership in the Retail Litigation Center provides retail corporate legal teams with a trusted forum to collaborate on shared legal challenges, anticipate emerging litigation risks, and engage on precedent-setting issues affecting the retail industry.
Through coordinated defense efforts and strategic advocacy, the RLC helps retailers strengthen their legal positions and benefit from peer insights and collective action.
Retail Company Membership
Retail company membership is designed exclusively for in-house legal teams at retail companies seeking proactive engagement on litigation issues that affect the industry as a whole.
Retail members benefit from:
- Participation in the Defense Division, focused on identifying and preparing for emerging mass-action litigation risks
- Participation in the Advocacy Division, including opportunities to provide input on strategic amicus advocacy
- Early awareness of litigation trends and coordinated legal responses
- Access to shared legal resources, alerts, and insights relevant to retail operations
- Collaboration with peer retail legal leaders across the industry
- Invitations to in-person and virtual meetings and educational programs
Membership supports legal teams across national, regional, and global retail organizations.
Law Firm Membership
Law firm members act as trusted partners with retailers and the RLC. Select attorneys at member law firms get unique opportunities to hear from and interact with the retail industry's legal leadership on the top litigation issues facing retailers today.
Membership Benefits Include:
- Ability to participate in and influence legal work around the industry’s top priorities
- Receive regular alerts on lawsuits and trial developments that impact the industry
- Opportunities to exchange ideas and discuss potential cases and challenges
- Networking and training events built around small-group problem solving and opportunities to share experiences
Participation and Engagement
Retail Litigation Center members engage through division activities, meetings, alerts, and ongoing collaboration with peers across the retail legal community. Membership is focused on practical value, informed engagement, and coordinated action on litigation issues with industry-wide impact.
