Family Law
Integrating AI into Legal Practice: Insights into Microsoft Copilot for Modern Legal Practices (Webinar)
AboutFacultyFaculty Bios Join us for a focused, practical webinar designed specifically for legal professionals who want to work smarter, not harder. In this session, you’ll learn how Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered assistant built into Microsoft 365, is helping lawyers and legal support staff save time, reduce errors, and improve productivity—without needing to be a tech […]
42nd Annual Intensive Advocacy (Calgary)
SAIT 1301 16 Ave NW, CalgaryAboutFacultyScheduleAccommodations 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 […]
Coercive Control: How to Recognize, Respond, and Prevent Further Harm to Your Family Law Clients (Webinar)
AboutFacultySponsorship Going beyond traditional domestic violence screening, this webinar equips legal professionals with actionable strategies for identifying and addressing coercive control in family law cases. Family lawyers play a critical role in shaping outcomes for victim-survivors of coercive control and post-separation abuse. Yet, without a deep understanding of these dynamics, even well-intentioned legal professionals can […]
Braiding Legal Traditions: Indigenous Laws and the Courts (Webinar)
AboutFaculty Understanding the relationship between Indigenous legal traditions and Canadian-made law is important for legal professionals across all practice areas. This webinar will explore: The differences between Indigenous law and Aboriginal law The interplay between Indigenous law and Canadian legislation The courts’ treatment of the assertion of Indigenous law Offered at no cost—because we believe […]
Alberta’s New Privacy Legislation: What Lawyers Should Know (Webinar)
AboutFacultySponsorship With plans to come into effect in Spring 2025, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) will be replaced by two separate pieces of legislation – […]
On the Move: Navigating Relocation and Mobility Rights in Family Law (Webinar)
AboutFacultySponsorship Navigating relocation and mobility issues in family law can be complex and emotionally charged—especially when parenting time and decision-making authority are at stake. This webinar will explore the following topics: What’s new? What’s not? How the relocation framework to assess best interests from Gordon v Goertz is refined by the Divorce Act Relocation versus […]
Questioning (Edmonton)
LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, CanadaAboutFacultyAgendaSponsorship 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 […]
Questioning (Livestream)
AboutFacultyAgendaSponsorship 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. Are you […]
Family Law Conference (Kananaskis)
Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge 1 Centennial Dr, Kananaskis Village, Alberta, CanadaAboutFacultyAccommodationsSponsorship Join us in beautiful Kananaskis for a two-day learning and networking event for Alberta’s family law lawyers. Connect with esteemed practitioners from across the province while engaging in topical content designed to help you develop greater competence in navigating family law matters, understand the new family law court processes, build confidence, and grow your […]
Mediation of Family and Divorce Conflicts (Calgary)
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 course. 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. […]
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