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Practice Foundations: Cross-Examinations (Edmonton)

Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel (formerly Sutton Place Hotel) 10235 101 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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 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, Canada

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 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, Canada

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 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, Canada

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 […]

$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

LESA’s Corporate/Commercial Refresher: Transactions and Litigation (Lake Louise)

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 111 Lake Louise Drive, Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada

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, […]

$2,045.00

Desk Divorces for Legal Support Staff (Webinar)

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 […]

$95.00

Corporate Tax Structuring 101 (Webinar)

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. __ […]

$25.00 – $95.00

Advanced Family Property (Edmonton)

LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, Canada

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. […]

$525.00

Advanced Family Property (Livestream)

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 […]

$525.00

Practice Foundations: Adult Guardianships and Trusteeships (Livestream)

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 […]

$393.75 – $525.00

Practice Foundations: Adult Guardianships and Trusteeships (Edmonton)

LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, Canada

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, […]

$393.75 – $525.00

Navigating Key Documents in M&A Transactions (Webinar)

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 […]

$71.25 – $95.00

PPSA Update (Edmonton)

LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, Canada

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 […]

$393.75 – $525.00

PPSA Update (Livestream)

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 […]

$393.75 – $525.00

Family Law for Legal Support Staff (Livestream)

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 […]

$445.00

41st Annual Intensive Advocacy (Calgary)

SAIT 1301 16 Ave NW, Calgary

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 […]

$3,595.00

Child Support: Unique Considerations for Children with Disabilities (Webinar)

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 […]

$71.25 – $95.00

Closing the Deal in M&A Transactions (Webinar)

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 […]

$71.25 – $95.00

Practical Tips for a Successful Civil Litigation Practice (Webinar)

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 interviewing clients and client management Preparing affidavits Effective oral and written advocacy File management strategies __ *Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. […]

$71.25 – $95.00

Qualifying Experts in Court and ADR (Webinar)

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 […]

$71.25 – $95.00

Civil Litigation: Practice Essentials for Lawyers in the First 10 Years (Edmonton)

LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, Canada

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 […]

$393.75 – $525.00

Civil Litigation: Practice Essentials for Lawyers in the First 10 Years (Livestream)

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. […]

$393.75 – $525.00

Family Maintenance and Support Claims: Testamentary Intentions vs. Moral Obligations (Webinar)

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 […]

$71.25 – $95.00

Financial Statements: Learning to Swim (Webinar)

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 […]

$71.25 – $95.00

Employment Law Fundamentals (Edmonton)

LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, Canada

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 […]

$393.75 – $525.00

Employment Law Fundamentals (Livestream)

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 […]

$393.75 – $525.00

Franchise Terminations & Rescissions: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You (Webinar)

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 […]

$236.25 – $315.00

Real Estate Conference (Kananaskis)

Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge 1 Centennial Dr, Kananaskis Village, Alberta, Canada

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 […]

$971.25 – $1,295.00

Common Ethical Issues in Civil Litigation (Webinar)

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. […]

$71.25 – $95.00

Birthparent Considerations in Adoption Law (Webinar)

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, […]

$71.25 – $95.00

Doing it Old School: Paper GA Forms in the Digital Age (Webinar)

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 […]

$71.25 – $95.00

Effective Legal Writing (Workshop)

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 […]

Free

Business Valuations in Legal Matters (Webinar)

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 […]

$71.25 – $95.00

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