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Business Law
The world of business law is full of complex and varied legal issues. Â Explore programs and/or resources for topics such as: Â mergers and acquisitions, securities, tax issues, reorganizations, succession, valuations, and more.
Civil Litigation
When your clients find themselves in disputes, you want to help resolve them as efficiently and effectively as possible. You need to be at the top of your game in civil procedure knowledge and civil advocacy skills. We can help with both.Â
Criminal Law
As a crown prosecutor or criminal defence lawyer, you have dedicated yourself to serving and upholding our system of justice. Explore programs and/or resources for topics such as: sentencing, wiretaps, trials, search and seizure, cannabis, and more.
Family Law
We know that you regularly support clients during some of their most stressful and difficult times. Let us help support you. Explore programs and/or resources in a variety of family law topics such as: divorce, family property, experts, tax, and more.
Practice Management
Running a successful law practice requires a breadth of knowledge. From client development to client relations, file organization to law firm management, employee hiring to succession planning, stay on top of your game with LESA.
Real Estate
Any real estate transaction requires careful consideration of a variety of elements. Explore programs and/or resources for topics such as: mortgages, rural property, title insurance, tax issues, residential purchase contracts, and more.
Specialized Areas
LESA offers continuing legal education in a range of specialized areas of law. We offer programs and/or resources for topics such as: appellate practice, environmental law, labour and employment, privacy, technology law,  and more.
Wills and Estates
You help to give your clients peace of mind in your practice. You deserve the same. Explore programs and/or resources for topics such as: estate administration, drafting, surrogate forms, estate accounting, trusts, tax issues, and more.
LESA Blog
Keep up with the latest news and LESA updates
LESA Welcomes New Board Members
We are pleased to welcome four new members to LESA’s Board of Directors: Evan Clarke, Sarah Dargatz, Rachel Hopf, and Dr. Kellinde Wrightson. Evan and Sarah will be joining the Finance Committee. Rachel and Kellinde …
Advising High-Growth Startup Companies
Startup companies face unique pressures, challenges, and opportunities. They are tech-enabled, and often need to scale their business rapidly with the help of equity investment from angel investors, venture capital firms, and other sources. Lawyers …
Indigenous Leaders in the Alberta Legal Community Series | Corie Flett KC
The LESA blog is publishing a series of articles highlighting Indigenous leaders in the Alberta legal community. Today’s post spotlights Corie Flett KC, partner and founder of Muessle Flett Law LLP, and member of the …
A Note of Thanks to Outgoing LESA Board Members
It is with much appreciation that we say farewell to three of LESA’s Board of Directors this fall. Stephanie Dobson (outgoing Vice-Chair), Valerie Danielson KC (outgoing Treasurer), and Ryan D. Anderson KC (outgoing member of …
September 30 | The Significance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
To commemorate the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this Friday, we wish to highlight the significance of this day in Canada and the legal community at large. In 2013, National Orange Shirt …
What Non-IP Lawyers Need to Know About IP Law
Intellectual property law arises across many practice areas, but not all circumstances require a specialized IP lawyer. With the increasing prevalence of IP and technology in corporate transactions and litigation, issues relating to IP, such …
LESA is Hiring for Staff Lawyer
We are seeking to fill the role of Staff Lawyer, based in Edmonton. Become part of an innovative and dynamic organization and help us make a meaningful contribution to the legal profession. The Legal Education Society …
Registration is Open | LESA’s Refresher 2023: Family Law
Registration is now open for LESA’s Refresher 2023: Family Law. Join us this coming May at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper, Alberta for several days of learning and networking. Refresher Registration Includes: • …
