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in the Judiciary
The Retail Litigation Center (RLC) is the only membership organization dedicated to representing the retail industry in the judiciary. The RLC supports its members through the 5 C’s: Connecting & Convening; Creating Thought Leadership; Compiling Key Retail Litigation Information; Communicating; and Cultivating Strategic Advocacy in the Courts.
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All attorneys on RLC Retail Member legal teams are eligible to participate in RLC activities, such as participating in benchmarking on litigation issues, contributing to the organization's mission through working groups, and reviewing draft amicus briefs on issues of importance to the retail industry. Up to five attorneys from RLC Law Firm Members also have the opportunity to partner with top retailers in unique ways.
Learn more about the RLC’s divisions, Board & members below, plus access both public and members-only resources via our Law Library.
The RLC’s Advocacy & Defense Divisions provide opportunities for members to collaborate, learn & effect real change in the legal system.

Defense Division
The Defense Division aims to help retail corporate counsel defend their companies from mass action litigation.
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Advocacy Division
The Advocacy Division helps identify important litigation issues for retailers, as well as cases in which those issues may be effectively pursued. View RLC Briefs here.
Learn MoreDiscover more about our Leadership & Board of Directors
The Retail Litigation Center is directed by the chief legal officers of the country's leading retail companies.
Board of DirectorsWe represent the leading brands in retail.
The Retail Litigation Center is the voice of the retail industry in the judicial system.
Retail Law Library Resources
Learn more about the RLC’s divisions, Board, & members below, plus access both public and members-only resources via our Law Library
Law Library ResourcesLatest Retail Litigation Center Insights

Monica Welt Named Next RILA GC & RLC President
- 06/02/2025
Retailers Weigh-In On AAA’s Proposed Arbitration Rule Change
- By [Deborah White]
- 03/04/2025

CHEVRON OVERRULED: ENDING THE “DIZZYING BREAKDANCE”
- By [Larissa Whittingham]
- 07/01/2024
SCOTUS Upholds Public Safety Laws That Help Communities
- By [Deborah White]
- 06/28/2024

1st Amendment Requires Overturning NLRB Uniform Decision
- By [Deborah White]
- 05/30/2024
RLC Board Directors & Guest RLC CLOs Sworn into SCOTUS Bar
- 04/17/2024