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). […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
About Faculty About Date: January 21, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Price: $265 + GST $95 + GST Litigation is expensive. Increase your firm’s capacity to service files by managing cash flow in a practical and client-centred way. Explore the types of matters suitable/unsuitable for third party litigation funding. Discuss the core elements to be considered […]
About Faculty About Date: February 8, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $395 + GST Knowing how to navigate commercial disputes requires that you consider more than just the legal […]
About Faculty About Date: February 28, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Attend this webinar for an updated view on how COVID-19 has impacted different industries, […]
About Faculty About Date: March 11, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST As a personal injury lawyer, you won’t want to miss out on this lunch hour webinar discussing 7 key tips to keep you at your best in your practice. Topics will include: 1. Determine if a claim is worth […]
About Faculty About Date: March 17, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Attend this program to obtain a basic understanding of how to litigate an action under Alberta’s Fatal Accidents Act. Topics of focus will include: – How to avoid potential pitfalls when litigating wrongful death claims – Who may claim, what may be […]
About Faculty About Date: March 22, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the courts have experienced increasing delays. Counsel, and more importantly, their clients, are becoming more and more impatient with respect to resolving litigation regardless of whether Plaintiff or Defendant. While settlement always […]
About Faculty Agenda About Date: April 5, 2022 Venue: Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline | 610 10 Avenue SW Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $395 + GST This is the in-person (Calgary) registration page for Administrative Law Update. We are also offering this program in Edmonton. Keynote Speaker: Justice Suzanne Côté, Supreme Court of Canada […]
About Faculty Agenda About Date: April 6, 2022 Venue: Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel (formerly Sutton Place Hotel) | 10235 101 Street Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $395 + GST This is the in-person (Edmonton) page for Administrative Law Update. We are also offering this program in Calgary. Keynote Speaker: Justice Suzanne Côté, Supreme Court of Canada […]
About Faculty About Date: May 4, 2022 Venue: LESA’s Program Space | Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Price: $265 + GST This is the registration page for May the Enforcement Be with You (Edmonton). This program is also being offered as a livestream program. Join us on May the Fourth for a primer on the law […]
About Faculty About Date: May 4, 2022 Time: 12:00PM – 3:00PM Price: $265 + GST This is the registration page for May the Enforcement Be with You (Livestream). This program is also being offered as a in-person program in Edmonton. Join us on May the Fourth for a primer on the law of judgment enforcement in Alberta. Topics will […]
About Faculty About Date: May 5, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST The impact of natural disasters, pandemics, and world crises can potentially upend traditionally stable contractual relationships. As a result, mandatory injunctions, usually an extraordinary remedy, are becoming increasingly viable tools to deal with novel disputes created between commercial entities. […]
About Faculty Accommodations About Please Note: This course, and its waitlist, are now full. We anticipate offering this course again in June, 2023. Sign up for the LESA E-List to […]
About Faculty About Date: September 9, 2022 Venue: LESA’s Program Space | Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the in-person registration page for Navigating Matters with Self-Represented Litigants in Edmonton. We are also offering this program as a livestream program. This program will cover challenging realities that lawyers face in […]
About Faculty About Date: September 9, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the livestream registration page for the Navigating Matters with Self-Represented Litigants program. We are also offering this program in Edmonton. This program will cover challenging realities that lawyers face in matters involving parties who are unable or unwilling to […]
About Faculty About Date: September 19, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Over the last year, courts and counsel have continued to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic while balancing the return to in-person proceedings. Changing circumstances have led to creative interpretations of the Rules of Court. Join us for a year-in-review to […]
About Faculty About Date: October 5, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $445 + GST This is the livestream registration page for Builders’ Liens. This program is also being offered as an in-person program in Edmonton. Effective August 29, 2022 the current Builders’ Lien Act became the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act. Consider how these […]
About Faculty About Date: October 5, 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 Builders’ Liens (Edmonton). This program is also being offered as a livestream program. Effective August 29, 2022 the current Builders’ Lien Act became the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act. Consider how these […]
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: 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 […]
About Faculty About Date: January 17, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Level up your skills in two essential aspects of your role as legal support staff. This webinar will explore the key principles of legal analysis and statutory interpretation as well as provides a how-to for digital file management and organization. […]
About Faculty About Date: January 18, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Explore what a digital transformation encompasses, what it might look like within a law firm, what to consider when embarking on such a transformation, and what resources are required. Review basic technology concepts as they relate to emerging digital tools. […]
About Faculty About Date: January 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: 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 About Date: May 8, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM -1:15 PM Price: $10 + GST Even the most routine law office tasks can lead to liability and legal jeopardy. In this LESA program, summer students, articling students, and junior lawyers will review their legal responsibilities when commissioning and notarizing documents. Gain a greater understanding of common […]
About Faculty About Date: May 11, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Determining whether a client has capacity to retain and instruct counsel is an essential part of a lawyer’s professional responsibilities. Join us to learn more about the legal tests for (1) capacity to retain legal counsel, and (2) enforceability […]
About Faculty About Date: May 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 […]
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 […]
About Faculty About Date: May 17, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Is technology serving you, or are you a servant to technology? Today, legal professionals are constantly distracted by legal technology, connectivity, electronic case information and discovery, and information overload… email, instant messaging, social media, phone calls, interruptions, etc. Lawyers switch tasks on the […]
About Faculty About Date: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
About 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 […]
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 […]
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 civil procedure will be examined, including summary judgment, dismissal for delay, record production, questioning and undertakings, experts, and preparing for trial and summary trial.__*Please Note: Program […]
About Faculty About This is the livestream registration page for Dealing with High Conflict Personalities. This program is also being offered in Edmonton. Gain insight and confidence when dealing with high conflict personalities. Behaviours that increase conflict can occur it many different settings, including legal disputes, divorce, in the workplace, or in personal relationships. Understanding […]
About Faculty About This is the registration page for Dealing with High Conflict Personalities (Edmonton). This program is also being offered as a livestream option. Gain insight and confidence when dealing with high conflict personalities. Behaviours that increase conflict can occur it many different settings, including legal disputes, divorce, in the workplace, or in personal relationships. […]
About Faculty About Legal documents frequently require complex formatting. Legal users often find Microsoft Word to be a constant source of frustration. It’s the primary tool used to produce work product, yet many feel it works against them. This webinar explores common legal drafting problems and teaches tips and techniques to utilize Microsoft Word efficiently and […]
About Faculty About Excel Learn the powerful ways that Microsoft Excel can improve your work product, make your practice more efficient, and save you time. Many legal professionals either underutilize Excel or don’t use it at all. This portion of the webinar will cover topics applicable across a variety of practice areas, including how to […]
About Faculty 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 […]
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 use of ADR methods instead of trials. This webinar will further explore alternatives to trial and the various aspects relating to these alternatives, including: Collaborative […]
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 […]
AboutFacultySponsors It is important for lawyers to understand how they can embrace a partnership with AI given its rapid advancement and evolving impacts on the legal profession. While the potential benefits of effectively utilizing AI in your legal practice are enormous, it can be challenging to keep up with the legal and ethical issues. The […]
About Faculty Accommodations About This is the registration page for Practice Foundations: Cross-Examinations in Calgary. This program is also being offered in Edmonton. Understanding and mastering the art of cross-examination […]
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 […]
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 and find out how the LESA Library can save you time and enhance your practice with quality resources and downloadable precedents (categorized by area of […]
AboutFaculty Designed specifically for legal support staff across a variety of practice areas, this webinar aims to elevate your digital skills, fostering efficiency and adaptability in today’s paperless legal environment. Topics include: How to build a dynamic digital resource library using Microsoft OneNote How to transform a chaotic schedule into a structured, collaborative success using Microsoft […]
AboutFaculty Written communication is integral to the practice of law. The ability to produce well-written legal documents will greatly benefit your practice. This webinar will provide strategies and best practices for legal writing in Alberta. Topics include: Essential elements of clear writing to maximize clarity How to effectively structure sentences Strategies for effective organization Editing […]
AboutFaculty 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 health and performance of a business. The webinar will take participants through a background to financial reporting, will define common financial terms, and will discuss […]
AboutFaculty 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 […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 including:Organizing your law practice to create space for managing your businessBusiness developmentOnboarding and management of staffNavigating conflicts of interestSecuring your finances Technology considerationsPlanning for your future This […]
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 change. Prices […]
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