About Faculty About Date: October 4, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST (Save $60 when you register for the entire on-demand series) This session will delve into closing the transaction and explore preferential rights (tag-along, drag-along, shotgun clause, rights of first refusal) and special considerations (intellectual property, non-compete clauses, operatorship, employees). This […]
About Faculty About Date: October 6, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM–3:15 PM Price: $225 + GST This is the livestream registration page for Advanced Legal Writing Part 1. If you would like to purchase the in-person ticket to this event, please navigate to Advanced Legal Writing Part 1 (Edmonton). Communication is integral to the practice of law. Having the skill set […]
About Faculty About Date: October 6, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM–3:15 PM Price: $225 + GST Venue: LESA’s Program Space | Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue This is the in-person registration page for Advanced Legal Writing Part 1. If you would like to purchase the livestream ticket to this event, please navigate to Advanced Legal Writing Part 1 (Livestream). Communication is integral to […]
About Faculty About Date: October 14, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST The law surrounding undue influence is different in inter vivos and testamentary situations. Allegations of inter vivos undue influence can be used to try to set aside gifts, transfer into joint tenancy, and other wealth transfers transactions. Allegations of testamentary […]
About Faculty About Date: October 20, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST This program will explore problems and practical solutions for family law paralegals. Topics will include: – Disclosure: How to prepare and what you should be thinking about when building the file – Family Property Statements: What to pay attention to […]
About Faculty About Date: October 21, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Put on your water wings and finally learn to read financial statements! This introductory course will present the concepts and terminology foundational to understanding a business’ financial reports. No prior experience necessary. You may also be interested in Financial Statements […]
About Faculty Accommodations About Dates: October 25-30, 2021 Venue: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Price: $2,995 + GST 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. The […]
About Faculty About Date: October 27, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM Price: $225 + GST If you attended Part 1 and wish to register for Part 2, please contact [email protected] This is the livestream registration page for Advanced Legal Writing Part 2. If you would like to purchase the in-person ticket to this event, please navigate to Advanced […]
About Faculty About Date: October 27, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM Price: $225 + GST Venue: LESA’s Program Space | Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue If you attended Part 1 and wish to register for Part 2, please contact [email protected] This is the in-person registration page for Advanced Legal Writing Part 2. If you would like to purchase the livestream […]
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). Registration includes both days. Discuss appellate practice in family law matters. Consider procedural and substantive issues on appeals from arbitration awards, appeals from Provincial Court to the […]
About Faculty About Date: November 2, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM–4:00 PM Price: $225 + GST Business issues frequently arise in family law matters, but some family lawyers may find themselves struggling to understand them or advance their clients’ interests. Join an esteemed faculty to explore topics such as: Part 1 1. Disclosure: Michelle Mackay, Bruyer & Mackay […]
About Faculty About Date: November 3, 2021 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Price: $95+ GST Explore some of the unusual circumstances that can arise in foreclosure proceedings, and how best to deal with them. Join senior foreclosure practitioners from across Alberta to discuss recent case law, residential tenants, notices of security interests, condominium caveats, community safety […]
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 This program has been postponed to December 9, 2021. Please click here to navigate to the registration page. The concept of family relief (as it was once called) has evolved into our current Family Maintenance and Support (FMS) provisions. This program will review the fundamental concepts on which FMS is based, and how […]
About Faculty About Date: November 9, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM–4:00 PM Price: $225 + GST Business issues frequently arise in family law matters, but some family lawyers may find themselves struggling to understand them or advance their clients’ interests. Join an esteemed faculty to explore topics such as: Day 1 (Separate registration required) 1. Disclosure: Michelle Mackay, […]
About Faculty About Dates: November 15–19, 2021 Price: $1,995 + GST Venue: Best Western Village Park Inn | 1804 Crowchild Trail NW This program has limited enrollment. 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. Topics include: • 5-stage mediation model • Techniques […]
About Faculty About Date: November 16, 2021 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Price: $95+ GST Explore some of the unusual circumstances that can arise in foreclosure proceedings, and how best to deal with them. Join senior foreclosure practitioners from across Alberta to discuss recent case law, residential tenants, notices of security interests, condominium caveats, community safety […]
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 a bundle. Please click here to access the registration page. Discuss appellate practice in family law matters. Consider procedural and substantive issues on appeals from arbitration awards, […]
About Faculty About Date: November 22, 2021 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Price: $95+ GST Explore some of the unusual circumstances that can arise in foreclosure proceedings, and how best to deal with them. Join senior foreclosure practitioners from across Alberta to discuss recent case law, residential tenants, notices of security interests, condominium caveats, community safety […]
About Faculty About Date: November 23, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Explore the things you didn’t think you needed to know about shareholder agreements in this informative lunchtime program. For over 40 years, presenter Gary Clark has worked with some of Western Canada’s most successful business owners and is an industry […]
About Faculty About Dates: November 25 – 28, 2021 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $1,595 + GST Venue: LESA’s Program Space | 1401, 10088 102 Avenue NW This program has limited enrollment. Learn about principled negotiation and how it differs from adversarial negotiation in this 4-day course. Family law issues are the context for […]
About Faculty About Date: November 29, 2021 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Price: $95+ GST Explore some of the unusual circumstances that can arise in foreclosure proceedings, and how best to deal with them. Join senior foreclosure practitioners from across Alberta to discuss recent case law, residential tenants, notices of security interests, condominium caveats, community safety […]
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 to purchase an in-person ticket to this event, please navigate to the registration page for Edmonton. Legal support staff play a critical role in the […]
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 for Civil Procedure for Legal Support Staff. This program is also being offered as a livestream. Legal support staff play a critical role in the civil […]
About Faculty About Date: December 6, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Attend this program to gain a greater understanding of how to build your social media brand. This program is designed for legal professionals who wish to expand their online social networks, reach new demographics, and engage meaningfully with their customers […]
About Faculty About Date: December 9, 2021 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Price: $225 + GST The concept of family relief (as it was once called) has evolved into our current Family Maintenance and Support (FMS) provisions. This program will review the fundamental concepts on which FMS is based, and how the courts consider claims. We will review […]
About Faculty About Date: January 12, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $395 + GST Update: This program will be offered online as a webinar only. Join us for a full-day program to review pension law in Alberta, including recent legislative changes. This program will explore the common pension plans in Alberta and how pension […]
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: January 27, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $395 + GST Using the foundation of the Duluth Model of Power and Control, learn about the various tactics that those who cause harm use to establish a dynamic of coercive control in alignment with the definition of family violence in the Divorce […]
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 issues in a case. Track the lifecycle of a commercial dispute to explore key considerations and develop strategies to guide your commercial litigation practice. This […]
About Faculty About Date: February 15, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Explore strategies for managing conflict in parenting coordination processes. Consider enforcement and compliance issues […]
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 This program is postponed to March 15, 2022 Date: March 8, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Venue: The Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre Price: $395 + GST This is the in-person (Calgary) registration page for Condominium Law Update. This program is also being offered as a livestream program, as well as an in-person […]
About Faculty About Date: March 10, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Consider a basic overview of employment law, labour law, and human rights law and […]
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 Please Note: This program is now being offered online only as a webinar. Date: March 15, 2022 (Webinar) Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $395 + GST This full-day program will bring you up to speed on recent amendments to the Condominium Property Act and their impact on your day-to-day practice. Topics will […]
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: April 12, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM–1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Expenses allowed by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) can be added back to an individual’s income by the court if the expenses have a personal benefit. Review the Federal Child Support Guidelines and existing caselaw to gain a greater understanding of which expenses are commonly […]
About Faculty About Date: April 20, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Price: $240 + GST Explore red flags and frequently missed issues in residential real estate transactions. Consider your role as paralegal and gain a greater understanding of when to involve your lawyer. Topics will include: – Red flags and what to watch for – How […]
About Faculty About Date: April 26, 2022 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Price: $95 + GST Many lawyers taking family law files to arbitration assume that hearings will be conducted […]
About Faculty Accommodations Agenda About Date: Friday, April 29, 2022 Venue: The Rimrock Resort Hotel | Banff, Alberta Price: $445 + GST (Limited Enrollment) Join us for an in-depth exploration of estate planning and estate administration issues. Topics will include: • Best practices and quality control in a planning practice • Best practices and quality control […]
About Faculty Accommodations Agenda About Dates: April 30–May 2, 2022 Venue: The Rimrock Resort Hotel | Banff, Alberta Price: $1,845 + GST (Limited Enrollment) Join us in Banff, Alberta for an in-depth exploration of wills, estate planning, estate administration, and estate litigation issues. Refresher registration includes: welcome reception, three continental breakfasts, three networking lunches, one […]
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 About Date: May 26, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $395 + GST This is the registration page for Through the Eyes of a Child: Towards a Child-Centred Approach to Representing Children (Livestream). This program is also being offered in Edmonton. Topics will include: – What we do and how we do it: – Role […]
About Faculty About Date: May 26, 2022 Venue: LESA’s Program Space | Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Price: $395 + GST This is the registration page for Through the Eyes of a Child: Towards a Child-Centred Approach to Representing Children (Edmonton). This program is also being offered as a livestream. Topics will include: – What we […]
