About Faculty About Date: November 25, 2022 Time:  9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price:  $445 + GST This is the livestream registration page for Addressing Family Violence in Chambers. This program is also being offered in Edmonton. The presence of family violence is an important consideration in determining the best interests of children in parenting applications. Commonly, […]
About Faculty About Date: November 25, 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 Addressing Family Violence in Chambers in Edmonton. This program is also being offered as a livestream option. The presence of family violence is an important […]
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 from computers, mobile devices, and cloud sources in ways that will be accepted by the courts? How can they certify that the data is authentic? […]
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 25, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price:  $95 + GST Ever wonder why MEP won’t enforce your client’s section 7 amounts? Or why an order reducing arrears doesn’t impact MEP fees and penalties? Why can’t MEP enforce an arbitration award or a separation agreement? When must you serve MEP […]
About Faculty About Date: February 22, 2023 Time:  12:00 PM–1:00 PM Price:  $95 + GST Adoptions are unique from other family law applications. This webinar will explore key adoption law topics for legal support staff, including: An overview of the legal context of adoptions Suggestions for streamlining the use and understanding of adoption forms An explanation of the […]
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 Accommodations Agenda Keynote Address About This program is sold out. Click here to join the waitlist. ____ Dates: May 4-7, 2023 Venue: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Jasper, Alberta Price: $1,875 + GST Topics include: • Child Support Update • Cross-Examination and Questioning • Dealing with Experts in Family Law • Developments since […]
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 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 distracted by legal technology, connectivity, electronic case information and discovery, and information overload… email, instant messaging, social media, phone calls, interruptions, etc. Lawyers switch tasks on the […]
About Faculty About Date: June 15, 2023 Time:  9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price:  $445 + GST This is the registration page for Pensions in Family Law Clinic (Edmonton). This program is also being offered as a livestream option. Attend this full-day, interactive clinic for an in-depth look at pensions law in the context of family situations, […]
About Faculty About Date: June 15, 2023 Time:  9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price:  $445 + GST This is the registration page for Pensions in Family Law Clinic (Livestream). This program is also being offered in Edmonton. Attend this full-day, interactive clinic for an in-depth look at pensions law in the context of family situations, particularly as […]
About Faculty About Mediation is increasingly important in the practice of family law. Receive 40 hours of intensive, hands-on skills training in this in-depth, 5-day program. Develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding to build a competent and professional mediation practice. Topics include: • 5-stage mediation model • Techniques of developing relationships in mediation • Positional […]
About Faculty About Determining the date of separation could make all the difference in certain family law matters. The Separation Date Assessment Guide is a tool to assist family lawyers when making such determinations. This webinar reviews recent case law, explores the Guide and its application in Alberta family law matters, and considers important evidentiary […]
About Faculty About Honour based violence (HBV) is not defined in Canadian jurisprudence, except to the extent that it is often conflated with domestic violence. Understanding how to navigate matters involving HBV is important for today’s family and criminal law practitioners. This webinar will explore topics including: Mainstream constructions of HBV (and how they produce […]
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 high conflict personalities. Behaviours that increase conflict can occur it many different settings, including legal disputes, divorce, in the workplace, or in personal relationships. Understanding […]
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 with high conflict personalities. Behaviours that increase conflict can occur it many different settings, including legal disputes, divorce, in the workplace, or in personal relationships. […]
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 product, yet many feel it works against them. This webinar explores common legal drafting problems and teaches tips and techniques to utilize Microsoft Word efficiently and […]
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 Excel or don’t use it at all. This portion of the webinar will cover topics applicable across a variety of practice areas, including how to […]
About Faculty About This is the livestream registration page for Collateral Issues in Family Law. If you would like to purchase an in-person ticket to this program, please navigate to the registration page for Calgary. Family law practice can be hard. Lawyers must navigate the law, including legislative amendments and common law changes, changes to […]
About Faculty Accommodations About This is the in-person registration page for Collateral Issues in Family Law in Calgary. We are also offering this program as a livestream program. Family law practice can be hard. Lawyers must navigate the law, including legislative amendments and common law changes, changes to court procedure, clients with their own issues […]
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 encounters can leave people feeling confused, frustrated, offended, or (worst of all) seriously hurt—even when everyone involved began with the best of intentions. It is […]
About Faculty About The Maintenance Enforcement Program (MEP) is an administrative program that operates within the Alberta Ministry of Justice. This webinar examines key considerations for family law files that intersect with MEP and provides practical tips and strategies for legal support staff. __ *Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are […]
About Faculty About Explore how to navigate parenting or divorce matters when Child and Family Services  (sometimes unexpectedly) becomes involved. This program will help you to (1) navigate the initial involvement of CFS, (2) gather recent and past CFS information you may require in a parenting or variation application, and (3) represent a client filing […]
AboutFaculty Many lawyers tend to rely on precedents when drafting contracts. Yet, a precedent often contains vagueness and ambiguity, even when lawyers tune and tweak it for specific situations. It can be difficult to balance the ease and relative safety of precedent usage with pushes from the bench, legal educators, and an increasing number of […]
AboutFaculty It is important for family law practitioners to have an in-depth knowledge of family law procedure in order to effectively serve their clients. Designed for internationally trained lawyers, this webinar will explore key procedural and practical aspects of family law in Alberta, including: The different courts and their mandates Key family law legislation How […]
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 benefits of effectively utilizing AI in your legal practice are enormous, it can be challenging to keep up with the legal and ethical issues. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
About Faculty Agenda About This is the livestream registration page for Running an Effective Family Law Practice. This program is also being offered in Edmonton. Family law lawyers face unique challenges helping clients navigate stressful and emotional life events. Learn the processes, forms, and techniques used by seasoned family law practitioners in this engaging full-day […]
About Faculty Agenda About This is the registration page for Running an Effective Family Law Practice (Edmonton). This program is also being offered online via livestream. Family law lawyers face unique challenges helping clients navigate stressful and emotional life events.  Learn the processes, forms, and techniques used by seasoned family law practitioners in this engaging full-day training. […]
AboutFaculty Are you curious if the LESA Library could benefit your practice? Are you a current subscriber and wonder if you’re using the platform to its full potential? Join us and find out how the LESA Library can save you time and enhance your practice with quality resources and downloadable precedents (categorized by area of […]
AboutFaculty Designed specifically for legal support staff across a variety of practice areas, this webinar aims to elevate your digital skills, fostering efficiency and adaptability in today’s paperless legal environment. Topics include: How to build a dynamic digital resource library using Microsoft OneNote How to transform a chaotic schedule into a structured, collaborative success using Microsoft […]
AboutFaculty This program is only offered online via livestream. Child support and spousal support are at the heart of many family law matters. This program will review key cases, consider the support guidelines, explore common pitfalls, and identify strategies to address those pitfalls. Topics include: Disclosure Spousal support: entitlement, quantum, duration Child support for adult […]
AboutFaculty Written communication is integral to the practice of law. The ability to produce well-written legal documents will greatly benefit your practice. This webinar will provide strategies and best practices for legal writing in Alberta. Topics include: Essential elements of clear writing to maximize clarity How to effectively structure sentences Strategies for effective organization Editing […]
AboutFaculty From the perspective of a family law practitioner, a family law paralegal, and Judicial Clerks from the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, this webinar will explore the fundamentals of desk divorces for legal support staff. Topics include a practical guide for effectively completing and filing the required divorce forms (for divorces with, and […]
AboutFaculty Helping your business clients navigate the Tax on Split Income (TOSI) rules can be complicated. Using examples, this webinar will discuss the 2017 amendments to TOSI rules and implications for clients and their legal advisers. It will also address ways that entrepreneurs can distribute profits and remain compliant with the Income Tax Act. __ […]
AboutFaculty This is the registration page for the in-person program in Edmonton. This program is also being offered online via livestream. Breaking Up Bad, and How Not to Break Up Bad Tapping into the extensive experience of the faculty, this broad-spectrum program will touch on issues that lawyers encounter when dealing with family property matters. […]
AboutFaculty This is the registration page for the livestream session. This program is also being offered as an in-person program in Edmonton. Breaking Up Bad, and How Not to Break Up Bad Tapping into the extensive experience of the faculty, this broad-spectrum program will touch on issues that lawyers encounter when dealing with family property […]
AboutFaculty This multifaceted program will ensure participants leave with a well-rounded toolkit to excel in the dynamic field of family law. Explore key topics for legal support staff through this comprehensive program, including: Family property spreadsheets Understanding ADR processes Trial preparation, including summary and expedited trials Mental health strategies Effective communication A guide for legal […]
About Faculty Accommodations About 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 as an advocate. This course couples continual performance with rich performance feedback. With the aid of brief faculty lectures […]
AboutFaculty Child support in the context of children with disabilities creates unique considerations for lawyers. Base (section 3) child support and extraordinary (section 7) expenses may differ in these circumstances. The first part of this webinar examines base child support in the context of children with disabilities, with topics including judicial treatment of adult child […]
AboutFaculty Expert witnesses can make or break a case but effectively qualifying experts–and effectively challenging an expert’s qualifications–is an art that is often overlooked. Properly qualified and reliable experts provide credible, persuasive evidence that can withstand scrutiny. This webinar will explore: Considerations for when involvement of an expert in court or ADR proceedings is helpful […]
AboutFaculty Put on your water wings and finally learn to read financial statements! Gain confidence in reading, understanding, and analyzing financial statements with a goal to evaluate the overall financial health and performance of a business. The webinar will take participants through a background to financial reporting, will define common financial terms, and will discuss […]
AboutFaculty Through an examination of recent case law in the Adoption area, this webinar will discuss impacts on biological parents, prospective adoptive parents, and adoption agencies moving forward. What weights are the Courts giving to biological parents in adoption scenarios? What does this mean for adoptive parents and for adoption agencies? Understanding the rights, responsibilities, […]
AboutFaculty The legal requirement for the business valuation will often surface unique considerations that if not appropriately addressed, could result in a distorted determination of value. This webinar will explore areas of law that commonly require business valuations, and will further provide business valuation considerations that are unique to those specific areas of law. If […]
AboutFacultyAgendaAccommodations Mediation is increasingly important in the practice of family law. Receive 40 hours of intensive, hands-on skills training in this in-depth, 5-day program. Develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding to build a competent and professional mediation practice. Topics include: • 5-stage mediation model • Techniques of developing relationships in mediation • Positional negotiation vs. […]
AboutFaculty Join us for a dynamic lunch-hour webinar on PN2, where we’ll explore the essentials of timely and accurate document filing in court. Learn how to master deadlines and adhere to procedural requirements with practical tips and strategies. Benefit from the added perspective of a distinguished member of the judiciary, who will share valuable insights […]
AboutFacultyTopicsAccommodationAgendaSponsors Across their entire career, family law lawyers need to develop skills to survive, strive, and thrive in their practice. Join us for this two-day learning and networking event that will address topics to support Alberta practitioners as they navigate the challenges of family law. Topics include: Arbitrations: Beyond the basics and when the going […]
