About Faculty Accommodations About Please Note: This course, and its waitlist, are now full. We anticipate offering this course again in June, 2023. Sign up for the LESA E-List to be notified when registration becomes available. Dates: June 6 – 11, 2022 Venue: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Price: $3,495 + GST Develop a […]
About Faculty About Date: September 9, 2022 Venue: LESA’s Program Space | Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the in-person registration page for Navigating Matters with Self-Represented Litigants in Edmonton. We are also offering this program as a livestream program. This program will cover challenging realities that lawyers face in […]
About Faculty About Date: September 9, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the livestream registration page for the Navigating Matters with Self-Represented Litigants program. We are also offering this program in Edmonton. This program will cover challenging realities that lawyers face in matters involving parties who are unable or unwilling to […]
About Faculty About Date: September 19, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Over the last year, courts and counsel have continued to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic while balancing the return to in-person proceedings. Changing circumstances have led to creative interpretations of the Rules of Court. Join us for a year-in-review to […]
About Faculty About Date: October 5, 2022 Venue: LESA’s Program Space | Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the registration page for Builders’ Liens (Edmonton). This program is also being offered as a livestream program. Effective August 29, 2022 the current Builders’ Lien Act became the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act. Consider how these […]
About Faculty About Date: October 5, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the livestream registration page for Builders’ Liens. This program is also being offered as an in-person program in Edmonton. Effective August 29, 2022 the current Builders’ Lien Act became the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act. Consider how these […]
About Faculty About Date: October 17, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Lawyers in their first few years of practice may be called upon to advise on residential tenancy matters. The legislation governing residential tenancies and processes for resolving disputes can be confusing. Explore some of the key principles of the Residential Tenancies […]
About Faculty About Date: November 28, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST More and more cases rely on digital evidence. How can lawyers recover digital information […]
About Faculty About Date: January 17, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Level up your skills in two essential aspects of your role as legal support staff. This webinar will explore the key principles of legal analysis and statutory interpretation as well as provides a how-to for digital file management and organization. […]
About Faculty About Date: January 18, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Explore what a digital transformation encompasses, what it might look like within a law firm, what to consider when embarking on such a transformation, and what resources are required. Review basic technology concepts as they relate to emerging digital tools. […]
About Faculty About Date: January 26, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the registration page for Directors and Officers: Duties, Liabilities, Coverages (Livestream). This program is also being offered in Edmonton. Topics that this program will address are: Overview of regulatory liability for directors Governance and board duties D&O insurance coverage […]
About Faculty About Date: January 26, 2023 Venue: LESA’s Program Space | 1401, 10088 102 Avenue NW Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the registration page for Directors and Officers: Duties, Liabilities, Coverages (Edmonton). This program is also being offered as a livestream option. Topics that this program will address are: Overview […]
About Faculty About Date: February 10, 2023 Venue: Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel | 10235 101 Street Time: 9:00AM – 4:30PM Price: $445 + GST This is the registration page for Effective Chambers Advocacy (Edmonton). This program is also being offered in Calgary. This program will be offered as an in-person program only. We will not be offering this program […]
About Faculty About Date: February 24, 2023 Venue: The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre | 1000 Glenmore Ct SE Time: 9:00AM – 4:30PM Price: $445 + GST This is the registration page for Effective Chambers Advocacy (Calgary). This program is also being offered in Edmonton. This program will be offered as an in-person program only. We will not be offering […]
About Faculty About Date: February 28, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Explore the top things lawyers need to know about privilege in civil litigation matters. Attendees will receive a detailed overview of the various issues to be considered in determining the applicable type of privilege and associated considerations. Discuss improper claims […]
About Faculty About Date: March 10, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Explore the practical aspects of entering judgment (consent, default, and summary judgment) with a focus on debt claims. Topics will include: The Civil Enforcement Act generally and which aspects apply to everyday enforcement proceedings Garnishment and how exemptions factor into enforcement […]
About Faculty About Date: March 15, 2023 Time: 9:00AM – 4:00PM Price: $445 + GST This is the livestream registration page for Bankruptcy and Insolvency Essentials. We are also offering this program in Edmonton. This program explores what lawyers need to know to properly advise clients in bankruptcy and insolvency matters. Topics include: – Restructuring and Insolvency Basics: […]
About Faculty About Date: March 15, 2023 Venue: LESA’s Program Space | 10088 102 Ave Suite 1401 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the in-person (Edmonton) registration page for Bankruptcy and Insolvency Essentials . We are also offering this program as a livestream program. This program explores what lawyers need to […]
About Faculty About Date: March 17, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Building upon the foundations of judgment enforcement and going deeper into the practical aspects of enforcement, this webinar will consider strategies along with common traps to avoid. Topics will include: Seizures of personal property in writ proceedings Part 7 […]
About Faculty About Date: April 12, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Navigating tax disputes can be complicated, due in part to the intricacies of the CRA’s processes and framework. This webinar will discuss essential topics to help you effectively deal with tax disputes in your practice, including: Dealing with CRA audits […]
About Faculty Hotels Nearby About Date: April 21, 2023 Venue: Sandman Signature Downtown | 10235 101 Street Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the registration page for Appellate Advocacy (Edmonton). This program is also being offered in Calgary. We will not be offering this program via livestream. Develop strong appellate advocacy […]
About Faculty Accommodations About Date: April 28, 2023 Venue: Residence Inn Calgary by Marriott Beltline | 610 10th Avenue SW Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the registration page for Appellate Advocacy (Calgary). This program is also being offered in Edmonton. We will not be offering this program via livestream. Develop strong […]
About Faculty About Date: May 8, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM -1:15 PM Price: $10 + GST Even the most routine law office tasks can lead to liability and legal jeopardy. In this LESA program, summer students, articling students, and junior lawyers will review their legal responsibilities when commissioning and notarizing documents. Gain a greater understanding of common […]
About Faculty About Date: May 11, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Determining whether a client has capacity to retain and instruct counsel is an essential part of a lawyer’s professional responsibilities. Join us to learn more about the legal tests for (1) capacity to retain legal counsel, and (2) enforceability […]
About Faculty About Date: May 12, 2023 Venue: LESA Program Space | 10088 102 Ave Suite 1401 Time: 9:00AM – 4:30PM Price: $445 + GST This is the registration page for Practice Foundations: Questioning (Edmonton). This program is also being offered in as a livestream option. Hone your skills in questioning! In the early years of practice, many […]
About Faculty About Date: May 12, 2023 Time: 9:00AM – 4:30PM Price: $445 + GST This is the registration page for Practice Foundations: Questioning (Livestream). This program is also being offered in Edmonton. Hone your skills in questioning! In the early years of practice, many lawyers have the opportunity to develop their questioning skills—whether questioning on affidavits […]
About Faculty About Date: May 17, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Is technology serving you, or are you a servant to technology? Today, legal professionals are constantly […]
About Faculty About Date: May 24, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST On December 15, 2017, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal v Schrenk. How have decision makers across Canada interpreted and applied Schrenk in the close to five years since? This webinar will review the […]
About Faculty About Date: May 31, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the registration page for Personal Injury and Insurance Update (Livestream). This program is also being offered in Edmonton. This program will provide an update on personal injury and insurance law, including changes stemming from the Insurance Act amendments […]
About Faculty About Date: May 31, 2023 Venue: LESA Program Space | 10088 102 Ave Suite 1401 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the registration page for Personal Injury and Insurance Update (Edmonton). We are also offering this program as a livestream option. This program will provide an update on personal […]
About Faculty About Dates: June 5–10, 2023 Venue: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Price: $3,495 + GST This course has limited enrollment. Develop a confident, professional courtroom presence by exploring every aspect of trial and hearing work. LESA’s Intensive Advocacy course is an intense, learn-by-doing program that offers an incomparable opportunity to develop skills […]
About Faculty About Understanding how to develop an effective file strategy for civil litigation matters is key. This program will examine: Practical tips for client and file management Navigating relationships with opposing counsel Understanding your case The roles of settlement and other court processes This program is intended for lawyers in their early years of […]
About Faculty About Capacity issues can arise in corporate and commercial settings as clients may, among other things, seek to sell or reorganize a business when faced with health challenges. This webinar will address capacity concerns that a commercial lawyer may encounter, including: Is a commercial lawyer under any obligation to assess their client’s capacity? What […]
About Faculty About Ever wish you could go back and give advice to your younger self? Gain the knowledge and insights of an experienced litigator with our retrospective exploration of the top things a litigation practitioner wished he knew early on in his career, including: How to use the Rules of Court and civil procedure […]
About Faculty About Fatal accident claims are governed by very particular statutory provisions. Accordingly, it is important for lawyers litigating such claims to have a strong working knowledge of the Fatal Accidents Act. This webinar will both explore the fundamentals of this legislation and consider recent case law interpreting the Act. Topics will include: The […]
About Faculty About This is the livestream registration page for Commercial Litigation Symposium. This program is also being offered in Edmonton. Geared towards experienced commercial litigators, this program will incorporate roundtable and presenter-led large group discussions on a variety of topics. Attendees will engage with faculty in discussions on: Anton Piller Orders Norwich Orders and […]
About Faculty About This is the registration page for Commercial Litigation Symposium in Edmonton. This program is also being offered as a livestream option. Geared towards experienced commercial litigators, this program will incorporate roundtable and presenter-led large group discussions on a variety of topics. Attendees will engage with faculty in discussions on: Anton Piller Orders […]
About Faculty About This year-in-review webinar will canvass the various ways that the courts, counsel, and litigants have interpreted the Alberta Rules of Court. Significant cases and interesting points of civil procedure will be examined, including summary judgment, dismissal for delay, record production, questioning and undertakings, experts, and preparing for trial and summary trial.__*Please Note: Program […]
About Faculty About This is the livestream registration page for Dealing with High Conflict Personalities. This program is also being offered in Edmonton. Gain insight and confidence when dealing with […]
About Faculty About This is the registration page for Dealing with High Conflict Personalities (Edmonton). This program is also being offered as a livestream option. Gain insight and confidence when dealing […]
About Faculty About Legal documents frequently require complex formatting. Legal users often find Microsoft Word to be a constant source of frustration. It’s the primary tool used to produce work […]
About Faculty About Excel Learn the powerful ways that Microsoft Excel can improve your work product, make your practice more efficient, and save you time. Many legal professionals either underutilize […]
About Faculty Sponsorships About One of the challenges in the practice of law is interaction between people who are different from each other in various ways. Even the simplest of […]
AboutFaculty Civil disputes are commonly resolved through mediation, negotiation, or arbitration. This webinar will discuss changes to the landscape of alternative dispute resolution, such as technological advancements, and the increased use of ADR methods instead of trials. This webinar will further explore alternatives to trial and the various aspects relating to these alternatives, including: Collaborative […]
AboutFaculty Explore recent changes to Alberta construction law legislation. Topics include changes to adjudication, prompt payment, lien periods, and holdbacks from the 2022 amendments to the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (formerly the Builders’ Lien Act). This webinar will further provide strategies for navigating, battling and surviving the Land Titles Office and PRQ (Priority […]
AboutFacultySponsors It is important for lawyers to understand how they can embrace a partnership with AI given its rapid advancement and evolving impacts on the legal profession. While the potential […]
About Faculty Accommodations About This is the registration page for Practice Foundations: Cross-Examinations in Calgary. This program is also being offered in Edmonton. Understanding and mastering the art of cross-examination is critical in any trial setting. This program will address foundational theory and explore practical applications. Topics include: the theory of cross-examination within the adversarial […]
AboutFaculty Focusing on the early years of practice, this program will explore the law of judicial review. It will also delve into mechanics and procedure, including statutory and common law requirements. Topics include: The mechanics of a judicial review application and best practices in conducting a judicial review before the court Statutory appeals vs. judicial […]
About Faculty About This is the registration page for Practice Foundations: Cross-Examinations in Edmonton. This program is also being offered in Calgary. Understanding and mastering the art of cross-examination is critical in any trial setting. This program will address foundational theory and explore practical applications. Topics include: the theory of cross-examination within the adversarial advocacy […]
AboutFaculty Due to the dynamic nature of civil litigation matters, the role of legal support staff can be challenging. This webinar will examine current topics of interest in navigating these challenges: An overview of the King’s Bench Filing Digital Service Current available services with the Filing Digital Service, including a comparison between Edmonton and Calgary […]
