About Faculty About Date: October 12, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST With the increasing prevalence of intellectual property and technology in corporate transactions and litigation, issues relating to IP, such as patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyright and industrial designs, are becoming more common in many different legal contexts. This program is intended for […]
About Faculty About Date: October 13, 2022 Venue: LESA’s Program Space | 10088 102 Ave Suite 1401 Time: 9:00AM – 4:30PM Price: $400 + GST This is the in-person registration page for Divorce Law for Legal Support Staff (Edmonton). We are also offering this program in Calgary. This program will be offered as an in-person program only. […]
About Faculty About Date: October 14, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST After the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling on the defence of extreme intoxication (section 33.1 of the Criminal Code) and extensive media coverage, the federal government recently passed Bill C-28. This bill legislates a new provision addressing the SCC’s […]
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: October 19, 2022 Venue: The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre | 1000 Glenmore Ct SE Time: 9:00AM – 4:30PM Price: $400 + GST This is the in-person registration page for Divorce Law for Legal Support Staff (Calgary). We are also offering this program in Edmonton. This program will be offered as an in-person program […]
About Faculty About Date: October 26, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Learn the role and contribution an experienced solicitor should offer to clients during transactions, especially in the context of drafting, negotiating, and revising contracts. Consider the rule of “looking at the big picture”. From a practical perspective and on a […]
About Faculty About Date: October 28, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the livestream registration page for Practice Foundations: Criminal Law. We are also offering this program in Edmonton. Loosely tracking the lifecycle of a criminal law matter, this program will explore issues that commonly arise. It will be of […]
About Faculty About Date: October 28, 2022 Venue: LESA’s Program Space | Suite 1401, 10088–102 Avenue NW Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the in-person registration page for Practice Foundations: Criminal Law (Edmonton). We are also offering this program as a livestream program. Loosely tracking the lifecycle of a criminal law […]
About Faculty About Date: November 7, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Relocation clauses in commercial leases give landlords the right to force their tenants to relocate to a different space. While relocation clauses are important for landlords, they can have a significant impact on commercial tenants if invoked. This webinar will […]
About Faculty Accommodations Agenda About Dates: November 21-25, 2022 Price: $2,045 + GST Venue: Best Western Village Park Inn | 1804 Crowchild Trail NW This program has limited enrollment. Develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding to build a competent and professional mediation practice. Mediation is increasingly important in the practice of family law. Receive 40 hours of intensive, […]
About Faculty About Date: November 23, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST The tax implications of estate matters can have significant impact on clients and the beneficiaries […]
About Faculty About Note the new date: November 24, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Key aspects of most employment contracts include termination provisions attempting to restrict the amount of notice or compensation employees will receive upon their termination, and restrictive covenants like non-competition and non-solicitation provisions that endeavor to restrain an employee’s post-employment […]
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: December 1, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Amendments to Alberta’s Business Corporations Act (introduced through Bill 84) came into effect on May 31, 2022. This presentation will discuss the amendments to the BCA and how these changes will impact your business law practice. Topics will include: […]
About Faculty About Date: December 5, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Environmental considerations arise in nearly all real estate transactions and can impose significant obligations for clients. Join an environmental lawyer to gain a better understanding of possible issues and liabilities that may arise as well as learn practical tips for […]
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. […]
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, […]
About Faculty About Date: January 23, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Learn about common issues arising when advising owners and purchasers of condominium units (residential or commercial) including considerations relating to: Unit owner rights and obligations Condominium corporation duties and powers Insurance The impact of bylaws Other unique aspects of […]
About Faculty About Date: January 24, 2023 Time: 12:00PM – 1:30PM Price: $95 + GST Commercial solicitors and litigators need to understand the operation of the Personal Property Security Act to fully advise their clients. This webinar will address key topics that lawyers need to know including: The requirements of a true security interest Transactions that […]
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: 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: January 31, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming part of our digital infrastructure and is increasingly woven into aspects of daily life, including in the practice of law. AI has the potential to impact society in many positive ways. However, there […]
About Faculty About The Edmonton session of this program is sold out. Space is still available in Calgary. This program will be offered as an in-person program only. We will not be offering this program via livestream. Date: February 9, 2023 Venue: LESA’s Program Space | 1401, 10088 102 Avenue NW Time: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM Price: $400 + […]
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 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 About Date: February 23, 2023 Venue: Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre | 1000 Glenmore Ct SE Time: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM Price: $400 + GST This is the registration page for Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff (Calgary). This program is also being offered in Edmonton. This program will be offered as an in-person 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 7, 2023 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Price: $275 + GST The revamped Trustee Act came into force on February 1, 2023. Lawyers practicing in wills and […]
About Faculty About NEW DATE: March 9, 2023 Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Price: $445 + GST This is the livestream registration page for Practice Foundations: Wills. This program is […]
About Faculty About NEW DATE: March 9, 2023 Venue: LESA’s Program Space | 1401, 10088 102 Avenue NW Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Price: $445 + GST This is the […]
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 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 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 16, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the registration page for Municipal Law (Livestream). This program is also being offered in Edmonton. The topics include: Planning – development permits, appeals Encumbrances on title Expropriation Indigenous land and municipal issues Taxes Land related claims Intergovernmental relationships *Please Note: Program […]
About Faculty About Date: March 16, 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 Municipal Law (Edmonton). This program is also being offered as a livestream option. The topics include: Planning – development permits, appeals Encumbrances on title Expropriation Indigenous land […]
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 […]
About Faculty About Date: April 25, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Alcohol impacts will-making and gift-making in a variety of ways: It can cause or exacerbate […]
About Faculty About Date: April 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 […]
About Faculty About Date: April 26, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the livestream registration page for Estate Planning for Blended Families. This program […]
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 […]
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 […]
About Faculty About Date: May 9, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Introducing evidence from a minor complainant or witness in criminal proceedings requires unique considerations. This webinar will explore the process of a voir dire and discuss key elements of an application under section 715.1 of the Criminal Code to admit pre-recorded […]
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 […]
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 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 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 25, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Learn to effectively leverage the power of media to establish connections and build your law practice. Ever wonder why some lawyers always seem to be in the news? Does the thought of a scrum with reporters on the courthouse steps […]
About Faculty About Date: May 26, 2023 Venue: LESA’s Program Space | Suite 1401 – 10088 102 Ave Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $400 + GST This is the Edmonton registration page for Law Office Fundamentals for Legal Support Staff. This program is also being offered as a livestream option. The roles and responsibilities carried […]
About Faculty About Date: May 26, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $400 + GST This is the livestream registration page for Law Office Fundamentals for Legal Support Staff. This program is also being offered in Edmonton. The roles and responsibilities carried out by legal support staff are integral to a successful law practice. This […]
About Faculty About Date: May 30, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This program is being offered as an online livestream program only. Startup companies face unique pressures, challenges, and opportunities. They are tech-enabled, and often need to scale their business rapidly with the help of equity investment from angel investors, venture […]
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 Date: June 1, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST A will, gift, or other juridical act is void if driven by a delusion as […]
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 Date: June 13, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST In recent years, the Alberta courts have provided counsel with helpful guidance for solicitors and […]
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 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 […]
