Human Rights Protections After Schrenk (Webinar)
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 […]
$71.25 – $95.00
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Navigating Media Relations for Lawyers (Webinar)
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 […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Law Office Fundamentals for Legal Support Staff (Edmonton)
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 […]
$400.00
Law Office Fundamentals for Legal Support Staff (Livestream)
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 […]
$400.00
Advising Tech-Enabled Startup Companies (Livestream)
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 […]
$333.75 – $445.00
Personal Injury and Insurance Update (Livestream)
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 […]
$333.75 – $445.00
Personal Injury and Insurance Update (Edmonton)
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 […]
$333.75 – $445.00
The Impact of Delusions in Capacity Cases (Webinar)
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 […]
$71.25 – $95.00
40th Annual Intensive Advocacy (Calgary)
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 […]
$3,495.00
Wills and Estates: Case Law Update (Webinar)
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 […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Pensions in Family Law Clinic (Edmonton)
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 […]
$333.75 – $445.00
Pensions in Family Law Clinic (Livestream)
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 […]
$333.75 – $445.00
Practice Foundations: Civil Litigation File Strategy (Webinar)
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 […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Capacity Issues in Commercial Matters (Webinar)
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 […]
$236.25 – $315.00
Hindsight is 20/20: Civil Procedure for Lawyers in their Early Years of Practice (Webinar)
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 […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Mediation of Family & Divorce Conflicts (Calgary)
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, […]
$2,295.00
Effective Legal Support: Residential Conveyancing Red Flags (Webinar)
About Faculty Sponsorship About Legal support staff play an important role in identifying frequently missed issues in residential real estate transactions. This webinar will explore strategies and best practices to recognize and resolve red flags when working on a purchase or sale file. You may also be interested in our Effective Legal Support: Residential Conveyancing […]
$95.00
Litigating Fatal Accidents Act Claims: A Primer (Webinar)
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 […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces (Livestream)
About Faculty About This is the livestream registration page for Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces. This program is also being offered online in Edmonton. The inevitability of advances in […]
$393.75 – $525.00
Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces (Edmonton)
LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, CanadaAbout Faculty About This is the registration page for Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces (Edmonton). This program is also being offered online via livestream. The inevitability of advances in […]
$393.75 – $525.00
Commercial Litigation Symposium (Edmonton)
LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, CanadaAbout 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 […]
$525.00
Commercial Litigation Symposium (Livestream)
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 […]
$525.00
Effective Legal Support: Residential Conveyancing Issues Unique to a Hot Housing Market (Webinar)
About Faculty Sponsorship About A busy housing market poses unique challenges for legal support staff that require a unique approach to navigate for a successful real estate transaction. This webinar examines issues that can arise during a hot housing market and considers strategies that legal support staff can employ to identify and overcome these issues. […]
$95.00
Legal Research Skills for Internationally Trained Lawyers (Webinar)
About Faculty About Legal research is an integral part of a lawyer’s practice. This webinar will provide strategies and best practices when conducting legal research in Alberta. This program will […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Estate Planning Essentials for Elderly Clients (Webinar)
About Faculty About Unique legal and ethical considerations arise for wills and estates practitioners working with elderly clients. This webinar explores common issues in the estate planning process for aging […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Separation Date Assessment Guide (Webinar)
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 […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Rules of Court 2023: Year in Review (Webinar)
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 […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Real Estate Conference (Kananaskis)
Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge 1 Centennial Dr, Kananaskis Village, Alberta, CanadaAbout Faculty Accommodations Agenda Sponsorships About Join us in Kananaskis for a two-day real estate conference. Topics will include: “Beyond the Gap” – Advanced topics in title insurance, including: considerations for risk mitigation, where to find specific coverage in a policy, developments in the law that have impacted the evolution of title insurance use, and more.Real Property […]
$1,095.00
Constructing Honour: What Lawyers Dealing with Family Violence Need to Know (Webinar)
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 […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Practice Foundations: Estate Administration (Edmonton)
LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, CanadaAbout Faculty About This is the registration page for the in-person program in Edmonton. This program is also being offered online via livestream. This program will examine estate administration procedures […]
$393.75 – $525.00
Practice Foundations: Estate Administration (Livestream)
About Faculty About This is the registration page for the livestream session. This program is also being offered as an in-person program in Edmonton. This program will examine estate administration […]
$393.75 – $525.00
Dealing with High Conflict Personalities (Livestream)
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 […]
$393.75 – $525.00
Dealing with High Conflict Personalities (Edmonton)
LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, CanadaAbout 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. […]
$393.75 – $525.00
Microsoft Word Power Tips for Legal Users (Webinar)
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 […]
$275.00
Practice Foundations: Expert Evidence in Criminal Law (Webinar)
About Faculty About A strong foundation in expert evidence is critical to being an effective criminal lawyer. Examine strategies that can assist criminal lawyers when navigating this element essential to […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Microsoft Excel and Outlook for Legal Users (Webinar)
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 […]
$275.00
Collateral Issues in Family Law (Livestream)
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 […]
$393.75 – $525.00
Collateral Issues in Family Law (Calgary)
Holiday Inn & Suites Calgary South - Conference Centre 8360 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaAbout 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 […]
$393.75 – $525.00
Illumination of Bias: Practical Strategies for Recognizing and Reducing Implicit Bias in the Practice of Law (Webinar)
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 […]
$236.25 – $315.00
MEP: A Primer for Legal Support Staff (Webinar)
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 […]
$95.00
Child Protection Issues in Family Law Matters (Livestream)
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 […]
$393.75 – $525.00
RPRs: What Legal Support Staff Need to Know (Webinar)
AboutFaculty From the perspective of land surveyors, this webinar will examine issues that frequently arise with surveys in residential real estate transactions and real property reports. Looking at real life examples, the presenters will provide practical advice on what justifies updating an RPR, what to do if you encounter issues with RPRs, boundary disputes and […]
$95.00
Preparing Law Firms for Upcoming Transitions (Webinar)
AboutFaculty We are in the middle of an enormous transition from first to second-generation law firms, and the biggest lawyer retirement bubble we will see in our lifetime. Meanwhile, the […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Resolving Damages Outside of Court Proceedings (Webinar)
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 […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Drafting Effective Contracts (Webinar)
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 […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Alberta Family Law Procedures: What Internationally Trained Lawyers Need to Know (Webinar)
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 […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Intersection of Mental Health and Criminal Law (Webinar)
AboutFaculty Given the prevalence of people with mental illness in the criminal justice system, it is important for criminal law practitioners to understand the interaction between mental health and criminal law and how to effectively advocate for mental health rights. This webinar will explore topics including: Criminal Code provisions and key case law governing fitness to […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Navigating the Changes to Alberta Construction Law Legislation (Webinar)
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 […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Practice Foundations: Tips for Effective Practice Management (Webinar)
AboutFaculty Understanding how to act efficiently while complying with ethical requirements is an important aspect of a successful law practice. This webinar examines best practices, procedures, and tips for key areas of practice management including file management, time management, communication, and billing. While all lawyers may benefit from attending this webinar, it is geared towards […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Wills & EPAs – Commonly Occurring Issues (Livestream)
AboutFaculty This is the registration page for the livestream session. This program is also being offered as an in-person program in Edmonton. Certain issues regularly come up when dealing with wills and powers of attorney. This program will hit 25 of those issues with advice or comments on each and references to resources for further […]
$393.75 – $525.00
Wills & EPAs – Commonly Occurring Issues (Edmonton)
LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, CanadaAboutFaculty Extended early bird pricing for in-person registration! This is the registration page for the in-person program in Edmonton. This program is also being offered online via livestream. Certain issues regularly come up when dealing with wills and powers of attorney. This program will hit 25 of those issues with advice or comments on each […]
$393.75 – $525.00
Intro to AI and Legal Practice: Things You Need to Know But Were Afraid to Ask (Webinar)
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 […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Practice Foundations: Western Conveyancing Protocol (Webinar)
AboutFaculty As the common closing method in residential real estate transactions in Alberta, it is imperative that lawyers (acting for buyers and/or sellers) have a solid understanding of the Western Torrens Conveyancing Protocol. This webinar explores the Protocol, what is and is not covered by the Protocol, and how to follow the Protocol. Common challenges […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Practice Foundations: Cross-Examinations (Calgary)
Holiday Inn & Suites Calgary South - Conference Centre 8360 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaAbout 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 […]
$393.75 – $525.00
Practice Foundations: Judicial Reviews (Livestream)
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 […]
$393.75 – $525.00
Practice Foundations: Cross-Examinations (Edmonton)
Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel (formerly Sutton Place Hotel) 10235 101 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaAbout 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 […]
$393.75 – $525.00
Running an Effective Family Law Practice (Livestream)
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 […]
$393.75 – $525.00
Running an Effective Family Law Practice (Edmonton)
LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, CanadaAbout 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. […]
$393.75 – $525.00
A Year in Review: Judicial Treatment of the New Trustee Act (Webinar)
AboutFaculty This year-in-review webinar will canvas the judicial and legislative treatment of the amended Trustee Act. Topics include: Additional amendments to the Trustee Act Recent amendments to the Estate Administration Act relating to duties of trustees Recent amendments to The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Regulation How the courts, counsel, and litigants have interpreted and applied the […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Commercial Real Estate for Legal Support Staff (Livestream)
AboutFacultySponsors This is the registration page for the livestream session. This program is also being offered as an in-person program in Edmonton. Legal support staff play an integral role in commercial real estate matters. This program will explore topics that paralegals and legal assistants may encounter, including: title insurance, commercial lending, the role of support […]
$445.00
Commercial Real Estate for Legal Support Staff (Edmonton)
LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, CanadaAboutFacultySponsors Extended early bird pricing for in-person registration! This is the registration page for the in-person program in Edmonton. This program is also being offered online via livestream. Legal support staff play an integral role in commercial real estate matters. This program will explore topics that paralegals and legal assistants may encounter, including: title insurance, […]
$445.00
Effective Legal Support: Hot Topics in Civil Litigation (Webinar)
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 […]
$95.00
How to Use the LESA Library to Benefit Your Practice (Webinar)
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 […]
Free
Pre-Transaction Considerations in M&A Transactions (Webinar)
AboutFaculty The pre-transactions phase of M&A transactions is an important aspect within the M&A planning process. This webinar will explore key pre-transaction considerations for lawyers, including: Transaction structuring Valuation Preliminary tax considerations Public and private companies Preliminary contractual arrangements Multiple shareholders Working with outside advisors __ *Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Residential Real Estate Purchase Contracts (Livestream)
AboutFaculty Understanding the various provisions in the standard form residential real estate purchase contract is vital for real estate lawyers. This program will delve into the contract, examining it clause by clause and line by line. Topics include: understanding where things go wrong, identifying what people forget, exploring best practices, considering amendments and their impacts […]
$333.75 – $445.00
Tech Tips for Legal Support Staff (Webinar)
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 […]
$95.00
Spousal and Child Support (Livestream)
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 […]
$393.75 – $525.00
Due Diligence in M&A Transactions (Webinar)
AboutFaculty The due diligence process in an M&A transaction helps to ensure clients are making well-informed decisions. As a lawyer, it is critical to understand the due diligence process in order to best advise clients. This webinar will examine essential aspects of due diligence, including: Due diligence planning Data rooms Public searches Due diligence issues […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Effective Legal Writing Skills (Webinar)
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 […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Running Your First Regulatory Hearing (Webinar)
AboutFaculty Timely and comprehensive preparation is key to running a successful regulatory hearing. Regulatory tribunals play an important role in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, conducting investigations, issuing various permits and approvals, and adjudicating disputes. This webinar will examine key topics for lawyers to consider when engaged in regulatory litigation matters, including: Nature and scope […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Aligning Practice to Reality: Understanding Advance Care Planning (Webinar)
AboutFaculty As part of their clients’ estate planning, lawyers often provide advice related to advance care planning. Yet, the intersecting roles of lawyers and health care providers in this area creates uncertainty. What happens with your clients’ personal directives (PDs) in health care settings? How can you optimize the likelihood that their wishes will be […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Seamless Sentencing: Formulating and Structuring the Perfect Sentencing Submissions (Webinar)
AboutFaculty From the defence perspective, this webinar will explore the practicalities of sentencing, including: What to gather for the sentencing (e.g. exhibits, caselaw, written submissions, restitution, references) How to prepare your client for sentencing Review of facts or creating an Agreed Statement of Facts How to structure the sentencing submissions to address all the key […]
$71.25 – $95.00
Common Issues in M&A Transactions (Webinar)
AboutFaculty This webinar will explore common issues in M&A transactions, with topics including: Representations and warranties insurance Preclosing restructuring Regulatory considerations Financing / vendor takeback Foreign investment / competition Partial ownership Buying with shares __ *Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. If multiple lawyers or staff members […]
$71.25 – $95.00
The Next Level: Elevating Your Practice in Estate Litigation (Edmonton)
LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, CanadaAboutFacultySponsor This is the in-person registration page for The Next Level: Elevating Your Practice in Estate Litigation in Edmonton. We are also offering this program as a livestream program The nature of family dynamics and relationships affects estate litigation in ways that differ from other litigation matters. This program will delve into some of the […]
$393.75 – $525.00
The Next Level: Elevating Your Practice in Estate Litigation (Livestream)
AboutFacultySponsor This is the livestream registration page for The Next Level: Elevating Your Practice in Estate Litigation. If you would like to purchase an in-person ticket to this program, please navigate to the registration page for Edmonton. The nature of family dynamics and relationships affects estate litigation in ways that differ from other litigation matters. […]
$393.75 – $525.00
