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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
AboutFaculty 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
AboutFacultySponsors 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
AboutFacultySponsor 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 […]
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. […]
AboutFacultyAgendaNegotiationAccommodationsSponsors Did you miss the chance to register? Contact us at [email protected] to inquire about available space and program registration. Join us in the mountains this spring at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise for several days of learning and networking. This conference includes topics for both solicitors and litigators whether you practice at a firm, […]
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 is the registration page for the livestream session. This program is also being offered as an in-person program in Edmonton. More and more, people are losing capacity without doing estate planning, precipitating the need for guardianship and trusteeship for their affairs to be managed. Further, the rise in young adults who require extra […]
AboutFaculty This is the registration page for the in-person program in Edmonton. This program is also being offered online via livestream. More and more, people are losing capacity without doing estate planning, precipitating the need for guardianship and trusteeship for their affairs to be managed. Further, the rise in young adults who require extra help, […]
AboutFaculty This webinar will explore key documents in M&A transactions and their purpose, including: Purchase and sale agreements Asset and share agreements Key provisions such as conditions, representations and warranties, indemnities, and covenants Working capital Transition services Employment Service / Sales Non-Competes Leases Consents __ *Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. Prices […]
AboutFaculty This is the in-person registration page for the program in Edmonton. We are also offering this program in as a livestream program. Substantial changes to secured transactions law and judgment enforcement law took effect June 1, 2024. The changes to the Personal Property Security Act – the most extensive amendments since the Act came […]
AboutFaculty This is the registration page for the livestream session. This program is also being offered as an in-person program in Edmonton. Substantial changes to secured transactions law and judgment enforcement law took effect June 1, 2024. The changes to the Personal Property Security Act – the most extensive amendments since the Act came into […]
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 This webinar will explore post-closing considerations and potential pitfalls when closing an M&A transaction, with topics including: Regulatory consents Third-party consents Flow of funds Trust conditions Closing mechanics Post-closing adjustments Claims Post-closing issues __ *Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. This program is being recorded and […]
AboutFaculty Are you an articling student or new to the Alberta bar? Join us to explore practical strategies to navigate the complexities of litigation successfully, with topics including: Tips for […]
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 Keep up to date on impaired driving law in Canada with an exploration of the latest legal developments and strategies for handling impaired driving cases effectively. This webinar will discuss: Updates to criminal and administrative legislation Current adjudicative and judicial interpretations of the legislation How to navigate the new system and run cases __ […]
AboutFacultyPresentations This is the in-person registration page for Civil Litigation: Practice Essentials for Lawyers in the First 10 Years in Edmonton. We are also offering this program as a livestream program. During the first ten years of a civil litigation practice, lawyers face unique challenges and opportunities. This full-day program will explore topics to support […]
AboutFacultyPresentations This is the livestream registration page for Civil Litigation: Practice Essentials for Lawyers in the First 10 Years. If you would like to purchase an in-person ticket to this program, please navigate to the registration page for Edmonton. During the first ten years of a civil litigation practice, lawyers face unique challenges and opportunities. […]
AboutFaculty It is important for lawyers to understand the nuances of family maintenance and support (FMS) claims to effectively advise their clients on how to structure their affairs, and to ensure they are providing comprehensive and accurate advice to protect the interests of their clients. This webinar will explore some of the complexities of FMS […]
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 […]
AboutFacultyAgenda This is the in-person registration page for Employment Law Fundamentals in Edmonton. We are also offering this program as a livestream program. Having a solid foundation of employment law principles and understanding more recent changes in the law is important when advising clients, and within lawyers’ own practices and firms. This program will explore […]
AboutFacultyAbout This is the registration page for the livestream session. This program is also being offered as an in-person program in Edmonton. Having a solid foundation of employment law principles and understanding more recent changes in the law is important when advising clients, and within lawyers’ own practices and firms. This program will explore employment […]
AboutFaculty Lawyers representing franchisors or franchisees throughout the franchise lifecycle face potential risks of errors and omissions if they fail to advise their clients about their legal rights and responsibilities under the Franchises Act. In this webinar, solicitors and litigators will deepen their understanding of key statutory requirements and common contractual terms relating to: An […]
AboutFacultyAccommodationsAgendaSponsors Tickets for this program are no longer available online. To inquire about conference availability please send us a note at [email protected]. Join us in beautiful Kananaskis for a two-day learning and networking event for Alberta’s real estate practitioners. Building on the momentum of our 2023 Real Estate Conference, this program will cover a variety […]
AboutFaculty Civil litigators deal with a multitude of ethical dilemmas in their day to day practice. This webinar will explore common ethical issues litigators may face, with topics including: Dealing with experts Dealing with difficult counsel Dealing with difficult clients “Fair dealing” with self-represented litigants __ *Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. […]
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 In order to handle estate administration files efficiently and avoid potential pitfalls, it is important for practitioners to understand situations that require paper filing of the GA forms in lieu of using the Surrogate Digital Service (SDS). Since most grant applications are now done through the SDS, it is uncommon to need to use […]
AboutFaculty No matter what a lawyer is writing—from a research memo to an opinion letter to an argument for court—it needs to be clear and persuasive. Professional writing is a […]
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 […]
AboutFacultyAgendaTopics This is the Edmonton registration page for our in-person session of this program. If you would like to purchase an online ticket for this program, please navigate to the livestream registration page. Legal support staff play a critical role in the civil litigation process. This program will examine civil procedure issues that legal support […]
AboutFacultyAgendaTopics This is the livestream registration page for this program. If you would like to purchase an in-person ticket for this program, please navigate to the Edmonton registration page. Legal support staff play a critical role in the civil litigation process. This program will examine civil procedure issues that legal support staff may encounter and […]
AboutFaculty In recent years, the Alberta courts have provided counsel with helpful guidance for solicitors and litigators practicing in condominium law. This webinar explores some of these recent legal developments and considers their practical implications. The cases discussed will include comments on the application of condominium bylaws in relation to legal claims, the different obligations […]
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 […]
AboutFaculty Do you handle the business side of your law practice? Through the use of “short snappers”, this webinar will explore key considerations for effective law practice management with topics […]
AboutFaculty This year-in-review webinar will canvass the various ways that the courts, counsel, and litigants have interpreted the Alberta Rules of Court. Significant cases and interesting points of civil procedure are examined, including the streamlined trial procedure, summary judgment, dismissal for delay, record production, and questioning. __ *Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to […]
AboutFacultyWhy Attend this Program? This is the Edmonton registration page for our in-person session of this program. If you would like to purchase an online ticket for this program, please navigate to the livestream registration page. Go beyond a cursory review of standard commercial agreements and dive into clauses that can make or break a […]
AboutFacultyWhy Attend this Program? This is the livestream registration page for this program. If you would like to purchase an in-person ticket for this program, take advantage of extended early bird pricing (until December 5) when registering for the in-person session in Edmonton. Go beyond a cursory review of standard commercial agreements and dive into […]
AboutFaculty Join us in this webinar, which will explore the latest developments in commercial real estate law, to stay current and sharpen your expertise. Significant cases will be analyzed, with topics including time is of the essence clauses, contracts void for uncertainty, contractual subordination and postponement clauses, and restrictive covenants. __ *Please Note: Program formats and […]
AboutFaculty Mistakes can happen in estate planning, even for experienced lawyers. This webinar will explore common everyday mistakes that lawyers might make and will discuss effective strategies to avoid them. __ *Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. This program is being recorded and will be available as […]
AboutFaculty Suit up and learn the tools for effective financial statement analysis! Assess key issues in balance sheet accounts, consider what estimates and judgments could have manipulated the results, dive […]
AboutFaculty This is the Edmonton registration page for our in-person session of this program. If you would like to purchase an online ticket for this program, please navigate to the livestream registration page. Effective chambers advocacy is critical in a family law practice. This program will explore issues that often arise in family law chambers […]
AboutFaculty This is the livestream registration page for this program. If you would like to purchase an in-person ticket for this program, please navigate to the Edmonton registration page. Effective chambers advocacy is critical in a family law practice. This program will explore issues that often arise in family law chambers and help lawyers develop […]
AboutFaculty As more and more workplaces develop anti-racism policies and look to shift their systems and culture, it is imperative that lawyers who handle employment, human rights, or workplace investigation matters stay up-to-date on the law and related practice. Through the lens of cognitive bias and theory, explore relevant human rights jurisprudence and practical strategies […]
