Tricks of the Trade 2026 presented by The Advocates’ Society
PsycIME - Your trusted Psychiatric IME Partner
Join us on January 30, 2026 for Tricks of the Trade 2026, the annual conference for Ontario’s personal injury bar. This one-day, high-impact program brings together judges and top litigators to deliver practice-driven updates, concrete advocacy tips, and cutting-edge analysis of emerging issues in tort, procedure, expert evidence, and legal technology. Whether you’re gearing up for trial, motion work, or mediation, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies and peer-to-peer insights.
About The Advocates’ Society
This conference is presented by The Advocates’ Society (TAS), a national not-for-profit committed to advancing excellence in advocacy, litigation skills, and the rule of law. Since 1963, TAS has served as a hub for Canada’s litigation community, offering professional development, mentorship, and a collegial forum for both rising and established advocates.
About Tricks of the Trade
For over three decades, Tricks of the Trade has stood as the signature event for personal injury litigators in Ontario. Under the leadership of distinguished program chairs Lisa Belcourt, Brenda Hollingsworth, Sudevi Mukherjee-Gothi, and Brian Sunohara, the 2026 edition delivers a packed agenda of practical, skill-building content.
Topics include: realistic damages assessment, disqualifying expert witnesses, sports liability waivers, e-scooter/e-bike litigation, proposed changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure, civil sexual assault advocacy, and updates on tort law, accident benefits, AI, and legal tech.
Throughout the day, you will also have the opportunity to network with peers over breakfast, coffee, lunch, and a post-program reception.
Date: January 30, 2026
Time: 9:20 AM – 4:30 PM (EST)
Location: Arcadian Court, 401 Bay Street, Toronto
This is not just a conference, it’s a practical toolkit to help you level up your practice, anticipate risk, and deliver more persuasive, strategically informed advocacy.
PsycIME: Expert Psychiatric Insights for Personal Injury Assessments
PsycIME’s expertise in forensic psychiatry, independent medical evaluations (IMEs), and functional capacity assessments makes it a timely and valuable contributor to the Tricks of the Trade audience.
Many personal injury cases hinge on psychological and psychiatric expert evidence, whether for determining damages, assessing impairment, or evaluating witness credibility. PsycIME’s psychiatrist-led assessments bring clinical rigor, fairness, and clarity to these high-stakes evaluations.
At the conference, PsycIME can provide:
- Expert insight on how to retain, instruct, and cross-examine psychiatric and functional-capacity experts effectively.
- Practical guidance on integrating IME results into case strategy, settlement negotiation, and judicial advocacy.
- Risk-management support for counsel in navigating medico-legal challenges, including bias, admissibility, and expert disclosure.
By partnering with PsycIME, attendees can bridge the clinical and legal dimensions of personal injury work, ensuring that expert evidence is not just scientifically sound, but strategically leveraged.
