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LESA’s Fall 2023 In-Person/Livestream Programs
LESA is hosting many exciting professional development opportunities throughout the 2023-2024 educational calendar year. This blog post spotlights our upcoming in-person/livestream programs planned for the fall. Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces explores the boundaries of privacy under section 8 of the Charter of …
LESA’s Fall 2023 Webinars
September marks the start of a new educational calendar year and we’re excited to host a variety of professional development programs this fall. In addition to our online programs (webinars and livestreams) we are hosting several in-person programs, including two multi-day feature programs hosted in Calgary (Mediation of Family & …
Legal Research Skills for Internationally Trained Lawyers
If you, or someone you know, is an internationally trained lawyer check out our newest addition to our fall programs lineup. Legal research is an integral part of a lawyer’s practice. This webinar will provide strategies and best practices when conducting legal research in Alberta. Presented by Joan Bilsland (corporate …
Addressing Capacity Concerns that a Commercial Lawyer may Encounter
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. Join us on September 12 for a webinar that will address capacity concerns that a commercial lawyer may encounter, including: Is a commercial …
Shedding Light on our Common Humanity
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 …
Illumination of Bias: Practical Strategies for Recognizing and Reducing Implicit Bias in the Practice of Law
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 …
Capacity Issues in Commercial Matters
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 …
Dealing with High Conflict Personalities
Understanding how to connect with, manage, and respond to high conflict personalities is critical for today’s lawyers. Behaviours that increase conflict can occur it many different settings, including legal disputes, divorce, in the workplace, or in personal relationships. This full-day program is designed to help you gain insight and confidence …
