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January 25-28, 2026

The LOEWS HOTEL  | Miami Beach, Florida

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IT STARTS WITH US

Gain access to a world of opportunities in the legal community. Our conference is designed for civil plaintiff and criminal defense attorneys who dare to lead, inspire change, and share compelling narratives with over 1,500 of their peers. Enhancing trial and business management skills guarantees attendees will acquire valuable knowledge and take actionable steps to strengthen their practice and improve their courtroom tactics.

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Hear From Our Attendees

“A transformative experience that redefined my approach to trial law.”

"An unparalleled opportunity to network with legal innovators."

“Practical, actionable advice that has propelled my practice forward.”

“A transformative experience that redefined my approach to trial law.”

"An unparalleled opportunity to network with legal innovators."

“Practical, actionable advice that has propelled my practice forward.”

First Time at the Summit?

Everything you need to know for a rewarding Summit experience: tips, insights, and essential information for new attendees.

Why Choose the Trial Lawyers Summit?

Earn over 24 CLE hours plus ethics, enjoy 10+ networking events, and browse our exhibit hall, which features 90+ vendor booths. Attending the Trial Lawyers Summit will provide ample opportunities to forge connections and access valuable legal resources.

  • Exclusive access to cutting-edge legal strategies.
  • Networking opportunities with influential legal minds.
  • A platform to discuss and shape the future of law.
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YOUR PATH TO THE SUMMIT

NTL MEMBERS SECURE YOUR SAVINGS

Register Online - Use your member-associated email during checkout to receive your exclusive member price!

125+ Esteemed Speakers

Engage and Learn – Attend workshops, sessions, and panels featuring top legal minds!

1,500+ Attendees

Network and Grow – Connect with peers and mentors at happy hour, dinners & more!

24+ CLE Credits

Results –  Elevate your legal practice!

Your Agenda At a Glance

 REGISTRATION DESK (Location: Americana Foyer) | Sponsored by Sinclair Legal  

  • SUNDAY, JAN 26: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 
  • MONDAY, JAN 27: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 
  • TUESDAY, JAN 28: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM 
  • WEDNESDAY, JAN 29: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

 

BREAKFAST 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM (Location: Americana Foyer) 

  • MONDAY, JAN 27: Sponsored by Stafi 
  • TUESDAY, JAN 28: Sponsored by Private Footprint 
  • WEDNESDAY, JAN 29: Sponsored by Kraines CPA 

 

NETWORKING LUNCH 

  • MONDAY, JAN 27:  12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch (Location: Exhibit Hall) 
  • TUESDAY, JAN 28:  12:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon ft. Keynote Speaker (Location: Americana 4)
    • Sponsored by Preferred Capital Funding 
  • WEDNESDAY, JAN 29:  12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch (Location: Exhibit Hall)
    • Sponsored by InjuryRX 

 

BREAKS (Location: Exhibit Hall) 

  • MONDAY, JAN 27: 
    • 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Popcorn & Snacks 
  • TUESDAY, JAN 28 
    • 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Break – Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar (Location: Exhibit Hall)
      • Sponsored by PMP Marketing Group 
    • 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Break – Midday Margaritas & Dessert Dash (Location: Exhibit Hall)
      • Sponsored by On The Map Marketing 
  • WEDNESDAY, JAN 29:  
    • 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Ice Cream 

 

AFTERNOON NETWORKING 

  • SUNDAY, JAN 26: 
    • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | MTVA Reception (Location: Preston’s Terrace) 
    • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | The National Black Lawyers Hall of Fame Celebration (Location: Poinciana) 
  • MONDAY, JAN 27: 
    • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Criminal Defense Cocktail Hour (Location: Boardroom Terrace) 
    • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | First-Time Attendees Networking Hour (Location: Preston’s Terrace)
      • Sponsored by Red Folder Research 
  • TUESDAY, JAN 28: 
    • 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Paralegal Cocktail Hour (Location: Boardroom Terrace)
      • Sponsored by Eastern Point Trust Company 
    • 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Tuesday Mix & Mingle (Location: Exhibit Hall)
      • Sponsored by TransUnion 
  • WEDNESDAY, JAN 29: 
    • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Young Lawyers Networking Hour (Location: Preston’s Terrace)
      • Sponsored by Case Status 
    • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | President’s Reception with Live Entertainment (Location: Americana Lawn) 

 

TICKETED DINNERS 

  • SUNDAY, JAN 26 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | The National Black Lawyers Hall of Fame Celebration (Location: Poinciana)
    • Sponsored by Mirena & Co | The Cochran Firm | Claim Angel
  • TUESDAY, JAN 28 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | The Golden Gavel Awards (Location: Poinciana)
    • Sponsored by Ten Golden Rules 
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  • 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Cochran Firm Meetings (Location: Cowrie) 
  • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Ethicspalooza 2025 Video Broadcast (Location: 3rd Floor Boardroom) 
  • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | REGISTRATION (Location: Americana Foyer) 
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | MTVA Reception (Location: Preston’s Terrace) 
  • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | The National Black Lawyers Hall of Fame Celebration (Location: Poinciana)
    • Sponsored by Mirena & Co | The Cochran Firm | Claim Angel
  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | REGISTRATION DESK OPEN (Location: Americana Foyer) 
  • 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM | BREAKFAST (Location: Americana Foyer)
    • Sponsored by Stafi 
  • 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Courtroom Playbook: Trucking & Automobile Accident (Location: Americana 4) 
  • 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Business of Law: PILMMA (Location: Poinciana) 
  • 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | The Criminal Defense Summit (Location: Cowrie) 
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch (Location: Exhibit Hall) 
  • 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Courtroom Playbook: Traumatic Brain Injury (Location: Americana 4)
    • Sponsored by: TBI Med Legal 
  • 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Business of Law: Digital Marketing Master Class (Location: Poinciana) 
  • 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM | The Criminal Defense Summit (Location: Cowrie) 
  • 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM | SNACK BREAK – Popcorn & Snacks (Location: Exhibit Hall) 
  • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Criminal Defense Cocktail Hour (Location: Boardroom Terrace) 
  • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | First-Time Attendees Networking Hour (Location: Preston’s Terrace)
    • Sponsored by Red Folder Research 
  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Summit Kickoff Party (Location: Americana Lawn) 
  • 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | REGISTRATION DESK OPEN (Location: Americana Foyer) 
  • 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM | BREAKFAST (Location: Americana Foyer)
    • Sponsored by Private Footprint 
  • 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Courtroom Playbook: Settlement and Mediation Advocacy (Location: Americana 4) 
  • 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM | Business of Law: Law Firm Management, Growth & Technology – Pt. 1 (Location: Poinciana) 
  • 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM | Cochran Firm Meetings (Location: Cowrie) 
  • 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon ft. Keynote Speaker (Location: Americana 4) 
  • 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Midday Margaritas & Dessert Dash (Location: Exhibit Hall) 
  • 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Courtroom Playbook: Ask the Experts – Interactive Discussion with Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame Legends (Location: Americana 4) 
  • 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Business of Law: Law Firm Management, Growth & Technology – Pt. 2 (Location: Poinciana) 
  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Expanding Your Practice: Women’s Leadership Forum, Networking & Cocktails (Location: Cowrie)
    • Sponsored by Consultwebs 
  • 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Paralegal Cocktail Hour (Location: Boardroom Terrace)
    • Sponsored by  Eastern Point Trust Company 
  • 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Tuesday Mix & Mingle (Location: Exhibit Hall) 
  • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | The Golden Gavel Awards (Location: Poinciana) 
  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | REGISTRATION DESK OPEN (Location: Americana Foyer) 
  • 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM | BREAKFAST (Location: Americana Foyer)
    • Sponsored by Kraines CPA 
  • 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Courtroom Playbook: Nuts & Bolts Trial Skills – Pt. 1 (Location: Americana 4) 
  • 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Business of Law: Valuable Partnerships for Law Firm Growth (Location: Poinciana)
    • Sponsored by: The Mass Torts Vendor Association 
  • 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Expanding Your Practice: The Peak Paralegal Workshop (Location: Cowrie)
    • Sponsored by Eastern Point Trust Company 
  • 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | BREAK – Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar (Location: Exhibit Hall) 
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Networking Lunch (Location: Exhibit Hall) 
  • 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Courtroom Playbook: Nuts & Bolts Trial Skills – Pt. 2 (Location: Americana 4) 
  • 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Business of Law: Managing & Maximizing a Small Law Firm (Location: Poinciana) 
  • 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Expanding Your Practice: Camp Lejeune Justice Act Breakout (Location: Cowrie) 
  • 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM | SNACK BREAK – Ice Cream (Location: Exhibit Hall) 
  • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Young Lawyers Networking Hour (Location: Preston’s Terrace)
    • Sponsored by Case Status 
  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | President’s Reception with Live Entertainment (Location: Americana Lawn) 
  • 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Submit your CLE form Online, Hotel Checkout, and Departure (Location: Americana Foyer)
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Exclusive Ticketed Dinners at The Trial LAWYERS Summit

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Annual NBL Hall of Fame Cocktail Reception & Dinner

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Celebrate legal trailblazers at the Second Annual NBL Hall of Fame, where we honor living legends who have made lasting impacts through landmark cases, transformative legal work, and vital contributions to policy. This cocktail reception and seated dinner will spotlight the 2025 awardees—extraordinary individuals who have mentored and inspired generations of African-American attorneys.

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Annual Golden Gavel Awards by The A-List

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Golden Gavel Awards, presented by The A-List. This prestigious event recognizes the best in legal advertising across media categories. The night kicks off with drinks and networking, followed by the awards show at 6:30 PM. Enjoy a three-course dinner while celebrating creativity and excellence in legal marketing, with cocktail attire encouraged.

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THE TRIAL LAWYERS SUMMIT

The Trial Lawyers Summit is an annual gathering of the brightest minds in the legal field, specifically tailored for civil plaintiff and criminal defense attorneys. For 15 years, the Summit has become a beacon for innovation, leadership, and professional growth in the legal community.

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Agenda at a Glance

A quick overview of the day’s events, designed to help you navigate the key sessions and activities. From insightful keynote speakers to engaging workshops and networking opportunities, everything you need to make the most of your time is right here. Stay on track, plan ahead, and get ready for an impactful experience.

Sunday, January

25th
  • Exhibitor Check-in
  • Attendee Check-in
  • Ethics Session
  • NLVA Reception
  • NBL Hall of Fame

 

 

Monday, January

26th
  • Breakfast Included
  • Sessions
  • Lunch Included
  • Sessions Cont'd
  • Cocktail Hour
  • Summit Kickoff Party

 

Tuesday, January

27th
  • Breakfast Included
  • Sessions
  • Awards Lunch (Open to Registered Attendees)
  • Sessions Con'td
  • Cocktail Hour + Live Entertainment
  • Golden Gavel Awards [Ticketed Event]

Wednesday, January

28th
  • Breakfast Included
  • Sessions
  • Lunch Included
  • Sessions Cont'd
  • Cocktail Hour
  • President’s Reception + Live Entertainment

Thursday, January

29th
  • Submit Online CLE Form
  • Leisure Time & Departure

 

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Trial Lawyers Summit?
The Trial Lawyers Summit is an annual conference that brings civil plaintiff and criminal defense trial attorneys, paralegals, and legal service providers together to discuss current issues, share insights, and network. It’s a premier event for trial lawyers seeking to enhance their skills, learn about new legal trends, and connect with peers and industry leaders.
Who should attend the Summit?
The Summit is designed for civil plaintiff and criminal defense trial attorneys, paralegals, future legal professionals, and legal service providers. It offers valuable content for seasoned attorneys and those new to the profession.
What topics will be covered at the Summit?
The Summit covers various topics, including trial advocacy and business management skills, legal technology, ethics, personal injury law, the latest in mass torts, criminal defense, and more. Each year, we curate sessions that reflect the most pressing issues and innovations in the legal industry
When and where is the Summit held?
The Trial Lawyers Summit 2026 will be held from Sunday, January 25 to Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Loews Miami Beach hotel, Miami, FL. More details on the venue and accommodations will be available on our ‘Accommodations’ page.
How can I register for the Summit?
Registration can be completed online through our website. Simply click on the ‘Register’ button and follow the instructions. Be sure to check out our discounts and group rates!
What networking opportunities are available at the Summit?
The Summit offers numerous networking opportunities, including cocktail receptions, breakout sessions, and dedicated networking areas. It's an ideal platform to connect with peers, mentors, and industry leaders.
Are continuing legal education (CLE) credits available?
Yes, attendees can earn CLE credits for participating in eligible sessions. Specific details about the accreditation and the number of credits will be provided closer to the event date.
Is there a virtual attendance option?
 No, we cannot provide a virtual attendance option for the Trial Lawyers Summit at this time.
How can I become a speaker or sponsor at the Summit?
We welcome interest in speaking or sponsoring at the Summit. Please visit our ‘Contact’ page for more information on how to get involved
Proudly endorsed and partnered with leading legal associations and firms, the Summit is recognized as a pivotal event for legal professionals seeking to make a significant impact in their field.
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