TFL Presents
Brand Forward
An invitation-only conference for the
leaders shaping retail
In partnership with
Invitation Only
a retail leadership summit
NYC · 2026
Our flagship event is back, bringing together industry leaders shaping the future of retail.
Join us in New York City for closed-door conversations designed to unpack the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of global retail — from modern brand building and enforcement strategy to emerging tech/AI and platform power. Brand Forward™ convenes general counsel, executives, and advisors for candid dialogue, strategic perspective, and peer engagement. CLE credit will be available.
Speakers
Additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Ivette Goldfrank
Director of Legal Affairs
LoveShackFancy
Laura Ingle
Head of Legal
GOAT Group
Yungbi Jang
General Counsel
Amorepacific
Amit Khanna
General Counsel & Head of Corp Dev
Seed Health
Thorne Maginnis
Partner
ArentFox Schiff
Keith Markel
Partner
Morrison Cohen
Christina Moncrief
VP & Deputy General Counsel
Therabody
Carmel Mushin
General Counsel
Away
Nathanael Porembka
General Counsel
Moda Operandi
Stephanie Sheridan
Partner
Ballard Spahr
XiXi Tian
Senior Counsel
Carolyn Ward
Associate General Counsel
Whoop
Julie Zerbo
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
The Fashion Law
Panels & Agenda
1:00–2:00 PM | Check-in and Coffee Networking Hour
2:00–3:00 PM | The New Rules of Brand Power
Brands have traditionally built value through distinctive design, visual identity, and storytelling. Today, product discovery is shaped by algorithms, marketplaces, and social platforms that surface competing options side by side, while private label expansion and dupe culture are changing how consumers evaluate brands. Industry leaders will explore how brand power is created in this environment, where the line between inspiration and infringement is drawn, and how companies are building durable brand value going forward.
3:00–4:00 PM | The Modern Retail Stack: AI, Platforms & the Future of Commerce
From AI-generated content and algorithmic pricing to the role of platforms and agentic commerce, companies are rebuilding how products are marketed, sold, and delivered. Experts will examine where technology is creating real value in retail today, how platform power is reshaping competition, and what legal and regulatory risks – from IP and liability to data governance and consumer protection – companies are navigating as the retail infrastructure evolves.
4:00–5:00 PM | Status, Wellness & the Evolving Consumer Economy
Consumers are investing in health, longevity, and well-being at scale, driving the rise of companies that sit at the intersection of consumer brands, technology platforms, and health services. This panel will explore the opportunities and risks in the expanding wellness economy – from regulatory scrutiny and health claims in marketing to IP strategy and what it takes to build a differentiated brand in this space.
5:00–5:45 PM | Closing Conversation
5:45–7:00 PM | Evening Drinks
Partner With Us
Interested in partnering with us for Brand Forward 2026? Please reach out to miriam@thefashionlaw.com to learn about limited sponsorship opportunities.
