The Trial Network

What The Trial Network does

The Trial Network, operating under its legal name The Network of Trial Law Firms, Inc., is a private membership association founded in 1993 and headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. The organization functions as an invitation-only network of 23 independent litigation and dispute resolution law firms, encompassing more than 3,600 attorneys across 120+ offices in the United States and Canada. Its core product is the membership network itself, which facilitates cross-jurisdictional referrals, business development, peer collaboration, and curated professional programming among preeminent trial firms.

The Trial Network's offering spans several pillars: the membership directory (searchable by attorney, firm, and location on trial.com), CLE-accredited conferences and Litigation Symposiums at resort locations, the WIN Society program for women in litigation, annual business meetings, and a resources hub of articles, white papers, and CLE course materials. The organization is led by Executive Director and General Counsel Felice C. Wagner and Director of Operations Edd M. Schillay, supported by a small central staff; there is no public investor base, parent company, or external funding. Revenue derives from member firm dues (undisclosed), conference/CLE participation, and an annual sponsorship program featuring litigation-adjacent service providers (Arcadia, Lexitas, Poston Communications, S-E-A, Verdict Insight Partners).

The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: prospective member firms are invited based on standing in their respective markets, and member-to-client introductions are facilitated through curated events and the online directory. The Trial Network has been recognized by Chambers and Partners for eight consecutive years as a leading U.S. law firm network, and has delivered 100+ conferences over its 30+ year history. The organization does not offer APIs, software products, or AI-enabled features, and operates as a high-touch service association rather than a technology platform.

Name

The Trial Network

Legal name

The Network of Trial Law Firms, Inc.

Website

https://trial.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Trial Network is an invitation-only membership association of 23 leading U.S. and Canadian litigation law firms, providing cross-jurisdictional referrals, CLE programming, and curated networking across 3,600+ attorneys at 120+ offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Professional Association Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (541110), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Litigation law network
• Legal membership association
• CLE programs
• Law firm referrals
• Professional networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Trial Network is an invitation-only membership association of 23 nationally recognized litigation and dispute resolution law firms, providing business development opportunities, cross-jurisdictional referrals, CLE programs, conferences, and curated networking events for its members across the United States and Canada. The network supports corporate clients and insurance companies seeking coordinated trial counsel across jurisdictions through its 3,600+ attorneys in 120+ offices.

Product overview

The Trial Network operates as a membership-based association network of litigation law firms, not a traditional software product. The core offering is the membership network itself, comprising 23 independent law firms with over 3,600 attorneys practicing across 120+ offices. The platform provides access to CLE programs and conferences (including the WIN Society Summit and Litigation Symposiums), an attorney/firm directory, resources hub with articles and course materials, roundtables and peer groups, member summits, and annual business meetings. The network facilitates business development referrals and strategic relationships among leading trial law firms. No AI-powered features, APIs, or software integrations are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WIN Society: Women in the Network Society - a program focused on leadership and professional development for women in the network
• Litigation Symposium
• Trial Network Business Meeting

Products and services

• Trial Network Membership An invitation-only association of 23 nationally recognized litigation and dispute resolution law firms offering business development opportunities, cross-jurisdictional referrals, and access to curated events and education across the United States and Canada.
• CLE Programs and Conferences Educational conferences and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs featuring thought leaders on cutting-edge litigation topics at various resort locations, including the WIN Society Summit for women in litigation, Litigation Symposiums, Member Summits, and Business Meetings.
• Annual Sponsorships Annual sponsorship opportunities for vendors and service providers offering litigation-related services including settlement consulting, court reporting, jury consulting, forensic engineering, and public relations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Member firms are consistently recognized by leading industry publications as dominant in their respective practice areas
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ArcadiaminorOthersSettlement consulting services provider specializing in personal injury claims. Helps resolve conflicts, reduce litigation expenses and create long-term financial security for people involved in personal injury claims. Annual sponsor of The Trial Network.
• LexitasminorOthersCourt reporting services provider with technology for fast scheduling and online access to deposition materials. Offers seamless remote experience for depositions. Annual sponsor of The Trial Network.
• Poston CommunicationsminorOthersPublic relations agency focused on professional services including law, accounting, architecture, associations, construction, engineering, financial services, healthcare, technology and venture capital. Annual sponsor of The Trial Network.
• S-E-AminorOthersMulti-disciplined forensic engineering, fire investigation, product testing and visualization services company. A powerful resource in litigation for more than 50 years. Annual sponsor of The Trial Network.
• Verdict Insight PartnerscoreOthersOfficial jury consulting sponsor of the Trial Network, providing trusted expertise to member firms and their clients. Team members located around the country delivering comprehensive services across all 50 states. Completed more than 60 jury research exercises and assisted over 130 jury selections in 2025 alone, achieving an 85% success rate in cases that resulted in a verdict.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC): Invitational organization of defense and corporate counsel attorneys and law firms. Comparable to The Trial Network as a curated, invitation-only legal association focused on litigation and defense work, with similar networking and educational programs.
• American Bar Association: Largest voluntary professional association for attorneys in the U.S. Comparable to The Trial Network as a legal association delivering CLE, networking, and member services, but with vastly broader scope and a non-curated membership model.
• DRI (Defense Research Institute): Leading membership organization for defense lawyers and corporate counsel, offering CLE, networking, and resources. Comparable to The Trial Network as a larger, broader defense-side legal association with overlapping audience but a more open membership model.

Direct peers

• Lex Mundi: Worldwide network of independent law firms with 160+ members across 100+ countries. Comparable to The Trial Network as a premier membership-based law firm network facilitating cross-border referrals and client collaborations.
• International Lawyers Network (ILN): Association of mid-sized law firms across the U.S. and worldwide, focused on cross-referrals and peer networking. Comparable to The Trial Network as a peer-to-peer law firm association with curated events and shared resources.
• ALFA International: Global legal network of independent member firms providing referrals and CLE across jurisdictions. Comparable to The Trial Network as another invitation-style network serving litigation and corporate law needs across multiple geographies.
• Meritas: Global network of independent law firms offering cross-border referrals and collaboration among member firms. Most directly comparable to The Trial Network because it operates the same membership/referral model among pre-qualified independent law firms.
• WORLD Law Group: Global network of independent law firms facilitating cross-border legal services. Comparable to The Trial Network as a long-standing membership organization of vetted law firms with similar referral and conference-driven offerings.
• MSI Global Alliance: International association of independent law and accounting firms. Comparable to The Trial Network because it offers cross-jurisdictional referrals and member collaboration, but with a broader professional services footprint.

Others

• National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL): National professional association advancing women in the legal profession. Comparable to The Trial Network as a legal professional association with CLE and networking programs, but with a broader membership base and a different thematic focus (related to the WIN Society sub-brand).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/trial_network

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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