Here’s what’s happening in the legal community this month!
LESA
Advanced Estate Administration
Analyze unique, complex issues that senior practitioners face in estate administration. Engage in discussions from both a practical and philosophical point of view, and contribute your expertise on best practices and effective strategies for managing estate administration matters. This program is now full. Register today to join the waitlist: May 02 (Edmonton) or May 11 (Calgary).
Business Disputes (Pre-Refresher Add-On Program)
Despite best intentions, business disputes frequently arise. Investigate mechanisms and strategies for avoiding and resolving disputes. Register online to attend May 5 (Lake Louise).
51st Annual Refresher: Business
Join us in spectacular Lake Louise for our 51st Annual Refresher: Business. Deepen substantive legal knowledge and connect with top practitioners from across Alberta. Get approximately 18 hours of programming in various business, corporate, and commercial law topics. Register online to reserve your spot at this conference May 6–8 (Lake Louise). Register for the Pre-Refresher Add-On program Business Disputes as well and save $100.
Mediation of Family & Divorce Conflicts
Mediation is increasingly important in the practice of family law. This in-depth program provides over 40 hours of intensive, hands-on skills training and is recognized by collaborative law associations in Alberta. This program is now full. Register online to join the waitlist: May 14–18 (Calgary).
Legalization of Marijuana
As Canada implements legislation to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, new legal issues will surface. Explore implications of the legislative changes in various areas, including employment, impaired driving, real estate, residential tenancies, regulation of marijuana businesses, and more. Register today to reserve your spot in this program May 17 (Edmonton) or May 24 (Calgary).
Alberta Legal Technology Conference
Engage in insightful thinking on technology in the legal profession. Learn about a wide range of emerging topics, including ethics and technology and how new technologies are improving processes and driving efficiency in the profession. Network with legal application software experts, and learn how they are delivering meaningful solutions to the legal community. Register to reserve your spot in this program May 24 & 25 (Calgary).
Elder Law Topics
Explore elder law issues, including separation, divorce, matrimonial property, adult guardianship and trusteeship, wills and estates, capacity, elder abuse, and more. Register today to attend in Calgary (May 30) or Edmonton (June 7).
CPLED
The registration deadline for the 2018/2019 CPLED Program year is May 31, 2018. Students who do not apply by this date are subject to a non-refundable late filing fee.
For more information, visit our CPLED for Students page or contact LESA’s Student Coordinator, Craig Edhart direct: 780.969.3554.
LEGAL COMMUNITY
Surrogate Town Hall Meetings
- Edmonton: Wednesday, May 2nd | 12:30 PM–1:30 PM | Edmonton – QB Courtroom 317
Members of the Bar are invited to meet with Chief Justice Mary Moreau and Justice John Little the incoming Northern Alberta Surrogate Practice Advisor, to have an open discussion regarding practices and procedures in Surrogate matters.
Members of the Bar are invited to submit questions and comments relating to Surrogate practice matters, including the process of applying for grants, to the Co-Chairs at [email protected]
Guest speakers:
Barb Martini | Executive Director, Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Cheryl Fix | Assistant Public Trustee
- Calgary: Monday, May 7th | 12:30 PM–1:30 PM | Calgary – QB Courtroom 1801
Members of the Bar are invited to meet with Chief Justice Mary Moreau and Justice Craig M. Jones, the Southern Alberta Surrogate Practice Advisor, to have an open discussion regarding practices and procedures in Surrogate matters.
Members of the Bar are invited to submit questions and comments relating to Surrogate practice matters, including the process of applying for grants, to the Co-Chairs at [email protected]
Guest speakers:
Graham Badry | Calgary Regional Public Guardian
Yvonne Gaudet | Assistant Public Trustee
- AssistFit Weekly Yoga | Calgary (every Tuesday)
- Assist Peer Support Training | Edmonton (May 5)
If you want LESA’s help to raise awareness about an upcoming event relevant to the Alberta legal
community, contact Andrea Maltais, Communications Coordinator.
780.969.0555 or [email protected]
