If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed deciding which conferences to attend, you’re not alone. For personal injury law firms, there’s no shortage of events out there, each one promising to hold the magic key to your firm’s growth. But once you add up registration fees, travel costs, and time away from the office, it becomes a big investment of both time and money, and you just want to be sure it’s worth it.
A few questions you and your team might ask: Do you attend yourself or send someone else? How many people can be away without disrupting your law firm’s operations? And with every event claiming to have the best speakers and strategies, who do you actually trust?
Then there’s the question of what kind of training your firm needs most right now. Technical? Strategic? Operational? Marketing? Some conferences are broad and open to all industries, while others are built specifically for your niche. The key is choosing events that align with your firm’s goals and offer the kind of training that makes a real difference.
If you’re looking for training that applies directly to the personal injury world, cj Advertising has put together a list of conferences worth your time in the first half of 2026. These events share what’s working for other firms and how you can make it work for yours. You’ll hear real stories, pick up practical takeaways, and meet people who have a deep understanding of what you do.
Recommended 2026 Conferences for Personal Injury Law Firms
- M&L Legal Marketing and Management
January 14–17, 2026 | Hualalai, Kona, Hawaii
Held twice a year in stunning locations, M&L brings together personal injury firms from across the country to talk growth, management, and marketing. With only one firm per market allowed, it’s a rare chance to share ideas openly, learn what’s working, and build powerful referral connections. Learn more. - PILMMA’s AI for PI Expo
January 15–17, 2026 | Orlando, FL
This brand-new event spotlights how artificial intelligence is reshaping personal injury law. Sessions explore practical tools, firm systems, and marketing strategies built for the next generation of legal tech. Our cj team will be on-site, with President Micki Love taking the stage to present “Ready for What’s Next: Building an AI-Ready PI Firm.” Learn more. - Trial Lawyers Summit
January 25–28, 2026 | Miami, FL
The Trial Lawyers Summit brings together more than 1,500 civil plaintiff and criminal defense attorneys for four days of learning, networking, and inspiration. Attendees earn CLE credits while gaining practical strategies to strengthen their practice and sharpen courtroom skills. Learn more. - AAJ Winter Convention
February 20–24, 2026 | San Diego, CA
The American Association for Justice’s annual Winter Convention draws thousands of trial lawyers together to sharpen their skills, strengthen their practices, and unite around the fight for justice. Attendees earn CLE credits, hear advocacy updates, and connect through events like the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus Leadership Summit. Learn more. - TBI Med Legal
March 26–29, 2026 | San Diego, CA
Hosted by the National Traumatic Brain Injury Association, TBI Med Legal is the world’s largest event dedicated to the intersection of medicine and law for brain injury cases. Attorneys and medical professionals come together to share research, discuss case strategies, and strengthen advocacy for those affected by traumatic brain injury. Learn more. - Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP)
April 15–17, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV
As the largest plaintiff mass torts conference in the country, MTMP brings together more than 2,000 attorneys and paralegals for three days of strategy, education, and connection. Sessions cover the biggest mass tort and class action cases, from pharmaceutical to consumer fraud, with unmatched opportunities to network and collaborate. Learn more. - cj Conference 2026
April 29–May 1, 2026 | Nashville, TN
Hosted by cj Advertising, this invite-only event brings together top personal injury firms from across the country. Attendees get an inside look at the latest trends in PI advertising, see creative that’s setting new standards, and hear directly from cj’s leadership on strategies driving firm growth. Interested in attending? Contact us to inquire about an invitation. - PILMMA Super Summit
May 21–23, 2026 | San Antonio, TX
The PILMMA Super Summit equips law firm owners and leaders with hands-on strategies to grow their practice. Sessions cover intake systems, AI, Google updates, and firm culture, all with one goal in mind: helping you create a stronger, more efficient PI firm. Learn more. - TLU Live
June 3–6, 2026 | Huntington Beach, CA
Trial Lawyers University’s flagship event is built for attorneys who want to sharpen their courtroom skills through hands-on training with some of the nation’s top trial lawyers. Expect four lecture tracks, small-group workshops, and candid discussions that push you to think differently about connection, storytelling, and performance in the courtroom. Learn more.
Why These Events Matter
Each of these events offers something different, but they all share one thing in common: helping personal injury law firms grow stronger, smarter, and more successful. Whether your focus is marketing, leadership, operations, or overall firm growth, there is real value in stepping away from the day-to-day to learn from others in your field.
cj Advertising and Xcelerator Law Firm Consultants will be attending and speaking at several of these events next year. If you will be there too, we would love to connect in person and talk about what is working right now for firms like yours.
Mapping Out Your 2026 Conference Calendar
Want help deciding which events best fit your goals? Our team can help you choose the conferences that make the most sense for your firm’s size, priorities, and growth plans. Contact us to start the conversation.
