About Faculty About This on demand program is part of a series. Click here for additional titles in this series. In this lunchtime webinar series, seasoned practitioners will share their knowledge and experience on topics including the business of law, questioning, how to prove facts, admitting evidence at trial, effective advocacy, and mediation […]
About Faculty Agenda About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. Day 1 – Governance Models and Approaches (January 26, 2021) Day 2 – Advising Boards and Serving on Boards (February 2, 2021) Day 3 – Dealing with Conflict and Dysfunction on Boards (February 9, 2021) Day 4 – Panel […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand program. Explore an update on human rights. Consider potential future implications on workplace safety, employer rights, disability, and more arising from the current global pandemic. Hear about the changes at the Alberta Human Rights Commission with Michael Gottheil, Chief of the Commission and […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. Attend this two-part webinar series to dive into the up-coming Amendments to the Divorce Act requiring that family violence, including coercive controlling behaviours, be considered when making best-interests determinations regarding children. This interdisciplinary program presents the valuable insights of an experienced […]
About Faculty About This on demand program is part of a series. Click here for additional titles in this series. In this lunchtime webinar series, seasoned practitioners will share their knowledge and experience on topics including the business of law, questioning, how to prove facts, admitting evidence at trial, effective advocacy, and mediation in an […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. Discuss updates to employment law and recent amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act with seasoned faculty. Also consider “A View from the Bench” with Justice Kevin P. Feehan. Topics: Employment Law Update Case law update on employment law […]
About Faculty About This on demand program is part of a series. Click here for additional titles in this series. In this lunchtime webinar series, seasoned practitioners will share their knowledge and experience on topics including the business of law, questioning, how to prove facts, admitting evidence at trial, effective advocacy, and mediation in […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. Join Court of Queen’s Bench staff for an in-depth discussion on email filing at the Court. As a result of the global pandemic, there have been a number of changes to court filing this past year, including the addition of email […]
About Faculty About This on demand program is part of a series. Click here for additional titles in this series. In this lunchtime webinar series, seasoned practitioners will share their knowledge and experience on topics including the business of law, questioning, how to prove facts, admitting evidence at trial, effective advocacy, and mediation in […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. This webinar will address recent developments in the law and cases touching on increase in value of exempt assets, valuation dates, and double-dipping issues that arise when both income and property are shared in the same post-separation period. If multiple […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. This program is designed for any lawyer whose clients have immigration issues and will provide an overview of important immigration categories. Attendees will untangle a fictitious case scenario while applying the concepts presented in this webinar. Discuss travel restrictions, temporary […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. Join senior practitioners as well as members of the bench for an in-depth discussion on essential criminal law topics in this 6-part webinar series. Explore process, procedure and legal implications associated with Stinchcombe, McNeil, Gibbins, and O’Connor disclosure, including the […]
About Faculty About Date: April 12, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Price: $29 + GST It is often easy to overlook the impact of mounting workloads, multiple demands, and stressful environments on your ability to perform. Mindfulness can turn these workplace challenges into opportunities by helping you to work with your innate qualities, be less reactive, and […]
About Faculty About This on demand program is part of a series. Click here for additional titles in this series. In this lunchtime webinar series, seasoned practitioners will share their knowledge and experience on topics including the business of law, questioning, how to prove facts, admitting evidence at trial, effective advocacy, and mediation in an […]
About Faculty About This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. Join senior practitioners as well as members of the bench for an in-depth discussion on essential criminal law topics in this 6-part webinar series. Click here for more sessions in this series. Dive into the principles of search and seizure […]
About Faculty About Date: April 19, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Consider the status quo as it relates to various aspects of parenting and family law, including when it is established. Explore recent case law and compare the weight that is given to the status quo versus other “best interest” factors, […]
About Faculty About Date: April 20, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST In this lunchtime webinar series, seasoned practitioners will share their knowledge and experience on topics including the business of law, questioning, how to prove facts, admitting evidence at trial, effective advocacy, and mediation in an online world. You may also […]
About Faculty About Date: April 22, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Price: $165 + GST This webinar will explore the ins and outs of the Family Property Act, including practical takeaways that will assist you in your role as legal support staff. If multiple lawyers or staff members from your firm would like to attend this webinar […]
About Faculty About Date: April 23, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM– 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Join senior practitioners as well as members of the bench for an in-depth discussion on essential criminal law topics in this 6-part webinar series. Click here for more sessions in this series. You be the judge… this session builds on […]
About Faculty About Date: April 27, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Join Justice Michele H. Hollins and Justice Rodney A. Jerke from the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta for a discussion on Summary Judgment vs. Summary Trial. You may also be interested in additional titles in this series. Click […]
About Faculty About Date: May 7, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM– 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Join senior practitioners as well as members of the bench for an in-depth discussion on essential criminal law topics in this 6-part webinar series. Consider all things related to experts, including how to test for reception of expert evidence, notice […]
About Faculty About Date: May 11, 2021 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Price: $195 + GST (Save $45 when you register for Debtor/Creditor Disputes Part 2) Topics will include: Triaging debt cases for insolvency risk Alberta’s new Quickpay System for construction payments Prompt payment and adjudication; specifically, what amendments will be made to the Builders’ Lien Act […]
About Faculty About Date: May 13, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $125 + GST $95 + GST Martin Kratz QC is an author, professor, and former technology and intellectual property lawyer. As chair of this conference, he will set the stage reflecting on the impact of technological change on the practice of law, how […]
About Faculty About Date: May 14, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $125 + GST $95 + GST Nancy Bains, Privacy Officer for the Law Society of Alberta will join the Information and Privacy Commissioner, Jill Clayton to iterate the value of a solid privacy management framework to help navigate challenges when they arise. Attend […]
About Faculty About Date: May 18, 2021 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Price: $195 + GST (Save $45 when you register for Debtor/Creditor Disputes Part 1) Topics will include: Pre-judgment remedies: what they are for, how to get them, and what to avoid when seeking this extraordinary relief in debtor/creditor disputes Strategies for helping small business clients […]
About Faculty About Date: May 19, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $125 + GST $95 + GST In October 2019, the Federation of Law Societies of Canada amended its Model Code rule on competence to include explicit reference to technological competence. Several provincial and territorial law societies, including Alberta, have incorporated this amendment into […]
About Faculty About Date: May 27, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $125 + GST $95 + GST Review the rapidly developing area of artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning from a lawyer’s perspective. This session will focus on the practical issues of diligence, risk, mitigation, and contract considerations. Walk away with a checklist […]
About Faculty About Date: May 28, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $125 + GST $95 + GST Join leading academics, experts, and practitioners in this Alberta-focused exploration of current legal technology trends and issues. Click here for other sessions in this series. This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. […]
About Faculty About Date: June 3, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $125 + GST $95 + GST Join Patrick Hartford of NoticeConnect to discuss the idea of digital, cloud-based wills. Consider the rules in Canada and abroad and how a digital wills framework needs to address privacy, security, and the data retention needs of testators. […]
About Faculty About Date: June 4, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $125 + GST $95 + GST Join leading academics, experts, and practitioners in this Alberta-focused exploration of current legal technology trends and issues. Click here for other sessions in this series. This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. Thank […]
About Faculty About Date: June 9, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $125 + GST $95 + GST This session will explore the fundamentals of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, including topics such as breach response, privacy/data security synergy, and data localization and management. Also consider future policy developments that will influence […]
About Faculty About Date: June 10, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $125 + GST $95 + GST Join leading academics, experts, and practitioners in this Alberta-focused exploration of current legal technology trends and issues. This event occurred in the past. Click here for the on-demand version. Thank you to our conference sponsor, Stewart Title. […]
About Faculty About Date: June 11, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM– 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Join senior practitioners as well as members of the bench for an in-depth discussion on essential criminal law topics in this 6-part webinar series. Click here for more sessions in this series. Explore key considerations when filing Charter notices. Discuss […]
About Faculty About Date: June 18, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM– 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Join senior practitioners as well as members of the bench for an in-depth discussion on essential criminal law topics in this 6-part webinar series. Click here for more sessions in this series. Discuss hot topics in Criminal Law, including: 1. […]
About Faculty About Date: September 9, 2021 Time: 1:00 PM–3:30 PM Price: Complimentary This program will provide you with a toolkit to identify, unpack, and intervene in systemic racism within legal institutions and your own practice, and is applicable to anyone working within the legal profession. Moving beyond a diversity and inclusion lens, this session encourages […]
About Faculty About Date: September 13, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST (Save $60 when you register for the entire on-demand series) This session will focus on preliminary and pre-transaction considerations, including non-disclosure and exclusivity. It will also explore key transaction structuring considerations such as business organization/structure (joint venture vs. limited partnership […]
About Faculty About Date: September 14, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a seismic shift in how litigation is conducted in Alberta. The courts and counsel have had to adept to these changing circumstances while adhering to the existing Rules of Court. Join us while we […]
About Faculty Agenda About Dates: September 15–17, 2021 Price: $895 + GST Venue: LESA’s Program Space | Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue This program has limited enrollment. Learn methods for dispute resolution that encourage mutual respect, allow for open communication, utilize a problem-solving approach, as well as identify and address the interests and concerns of all parties, including […]
About Faculty About Date: September 20, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST (Save $60 when you register for the entire on-demand series) This session will dive into the transaction agreement, including must-have key provisions, formation, contributions (cash vs. in-kind), funding, profit & loss sharing, decision making, expansion, new partners, financing, withdrawal, and […]
About Faculty About Date: October 4, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST (Save $60 when you register for the entire on-demand series) This session will delve into closing the transaction and explore preferential rights (tag-along, drag-along, shotgun clause, rights of first refusal) and special considerations (intellectual property, non-compete clauses, operatorship, employees). This […]
About Faculty About Date: October 6, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM–3:15 PM Price: $225 + GST This is the livestream registration page for Advanced Legal Writing Part 1. If you would like to purchase the in-person ticket to this event, please navigate to Advanced Legal Writing Part 1 (Edmonton). Communication is integral to the practice of law. Having the skill set […]
About Faculty About Date: October 6, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM–3:15 PM Price: $225 + GST Venue: LESA’s Program Space | Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue This is the in-person registration page for Advanced Legal Writing Part 1. If you would like to purchase the livestream ticket to this event, please navigate to Advanced Legal Writing Part 1 (Livestream). Communication is integral to […]
About Faculty About Date: October 14, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST The law surrounding undue influence is different in inter vivos and testamentary situations. Allegations of inter vivos undue influence can be used to try to set aside gifts, transfer into joint tenancy, and other wealth transfers transactions. Allegations of testamentary […]
About Faculty About Date: October 20, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST This program will explore problems and practical solutions for family law paralegals. Topics will include: – Disclosure: How to prepare and what you should be thinking about when building the file – Family Property Statements: What to pay attention to […]
About Faculty About Date: October 21, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Put on your water wings and finally learn to read financial statements! This introductory course will present the concepts and terminology foundational to understanding a business’ financial reports. No prior experience necessary. You may also be interested in Financial Statements […]
About Faculty Accommodations About Dates: October 25-30, 2021 Venue: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Price: $2,995 + GST 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. The […]
About Faculty About Date: October 27, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM Price: $225 + GST If you attended Part 1 and wish to register for Part 2, please contact [email protected] This is the livestream registration page for Advanced Legal Writing Part 2. If you would like to purchase the in-person ticket to this event, please navigate to Advanced […]
About Faculty About Date: October 27, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM Price: $225 + GST Venue: LESA’s Program Space | Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue If you attended Part 1 and wish to register for Part 2, please contact [email protected] This is the in-person registration page for Advanced Legal Writing Part 2. If you would like to purchase the livestream […]
About Faculty About Date: October 28, 2021 & November 18, 2021 Time: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM Price: $345 + GST This is the registration page for Family Law Appeals (2-day webinar series). Registration includes both days. Discuss appellate practice in family law matters. Consider procedural and substantive issues on appeals from arbitration awards, appeals from Provincial Court to the […]
About Faculty About Date: November 2, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM–4:00 PM Price: $225 + GST Business issues frequently arise in family law matters, but some family lawyers may find themselves struggling to understand them or advance their clients’ interests. Join an esteemed faculty to explore topics such as: Part 1 1. Disclosure: Michelle Mackay, Bruyer & Mackay […]
About Faculty About Date: November 3, 2021 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Price: $95+ GST Explore some of the unusual circumstances that can arise in foreclosure proceedings, and how best to deal with them. Join senior foreclosure practitioners from across Alberta to discuss recent case law, residential tenants, notices of security interests, condominium caveats, community safety […]
About Faculty About Date: November 4, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Suit up and learn the tools for effective financial statement analysis! Assess key issues in balance sheet accounts, consider what estimates and judgements could have manipulated the results, dive into financial statement ratios, and consider approaches to business valuation. You […]
About Faculty About This program has been postponed to December 9, 2021. Please click here to navigate to the registration page. The concept of family relief (as it was once called) has evolved into our current Family Maintenance and Support (FMS) provisions. This program will review the fundamental concepts on which FMS is based, and how […]
About Faculty About Date: November 9, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM–4:00 PM Price: $225 + GST Business issues frequently arise in family law matters, but some family lawyers may find themselves struggling to understand them or advance their clients’ interests. Join an esteemed faculty to explore topics such as: Day 1 (Separate registration required) 1. Disclosure: Michelle Mackay, […]
About Faculty About Dates: November 15–19, 2021 Price: $1,995 + GST Venue: Best Western Village Park Inn | 1804 Crowchild Trail NW This program has limited enrollment. 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. Topics include: • 5-stage mediation model • Techniques […]
About Faculty About Date: November 16, 2021 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Price: $95+ GST Explore some of the unusual circumstances that can arise in foreclosure proceedings, and how best to deal with them. Join senior foreclosure practitioners from across Alberta to discuss recent case law, residential tenants, notices of security interests, condominium caveats, community safety […]
About Faculty About Date: October 28, 2021 & November 18, 2021 Time: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM Price: $345 + GST This event is a two-day series and can only be purchased as a bundle. Please click here to access the registration page. Discuss appellate practice in family law matters. Consider procedural and substantive issues on appeals from arbitration awards, […]
About Faculty About Date: November 22, 2021 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Price: $95+ GST Explore some of the unusual circumstances that can arise in foreclosure proceedings, and how best to deal with them. Join senior foreclosure practitioners from across Alberta to discuss recent case law, residential tenants, notices of security interests, condominium caveats, community safety […]
About Faculty About Date: November 23, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Explore the things you didn’t think you needed to know about shareholder agreements in this informative lunchtime program. For over 40 years, presenter Gary Clark has worked with some of Western Canada’s most successful business owners and is an industry […]
About Faculty About Dates: November 25 – 28, 2021 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $1,595 + GST Venue: LESA’s Program Space | 1401, 10088 102 Avenue NW This program has limited enrollment. Learn about principled negotiation and how it differs from adversarial negotiation in this 4-day course. Family law issues are the context for […]
About Faculty About Date: November 29, 2021 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Price: $95+ GST Explore some of the unusual circumstances that can arise in foreclosure proceedings, and how best to deal with them. Join senior foreclosure practitioners from across Alberta to discuss recent case law, residential tenants, notices of security interests, condominium caveats, community safety […]
About Faculty About Date: December 3, 2021 Time: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Price: $310 + GST This is the livestream registration page for Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff. If you would like to purchase an in-person ticket to this event, please navigate to the registration page for Edmonton. Legal support staff play a critical role in the […]
About Faculty About Date: December 3, 2021 Venue: LESA’s Program Space | Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Price: $310 + GST This is the in-person (Edmonton) registration page for Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff. This program is also being offered as a livestream. Legal support staff play a critical role in the civil […]
About Faculty About Date: December 6, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Attend this program to gain a greater understanding of how to build your social media brand. This program is designed for legal professionals who wish to expand their online social networks, reach new demographics, and engage meaningfully with their customers […]
About Faculty About Date: December 9, 2021 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Price: $225 + GST The concept of family relief (as it was once called) has evolved into our current Family Maintenance and Support (FMS) provisions. This program will review the fundamental concepts on which FMS is based, and how the courts consider claims. We will review […]
