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New Program | Practice Foundations: Corporate Drafting
You have seen and perhaps even utilized a corporation’s constating documents. But do you understand them, know what the various provisions mean, and have a clear sense as to when to use certain clauses and when to not use them? This program will examine common corporate documents, help you identify ...
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Have You Seen? Navigating Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Closing with Confidence
This program provides practical takeaways to support a seamless commercial real estate transaction. Topics will include: Due Diligence Essentials Purchase & Sale Agreement Insights Security Documentation Demystification Professional Conduct Trust Conditions & Closing This program is designed for lawyers in their first few years of practice, or for those who ...
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Legal Tech Essentials in a 60-minute Webinar
For lawyers looking to optimize their practice with the right technology, this webinar distills a breadth of practical tips and advice into one 60-minute lunch hour webinar. And the added benefit? Registration includes access to the recording so you can pause, replay, or catch up on missed content as it’s ...
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New Webinar! Corporate Reorganizations for Legal Support Staff
If you provide support to your lawyer on corporate reorganizations, you won’t want to miss this webinar. Increase your understanding of the process to boost efficiency and overall success of the file. This webinar will explore common types of corporate reorganizations, including amalgamations and share exchanges, and it will examine ...
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Bite-Sized CLE for Your Winter Lunch Breaks
With client meetings, court appearances, and long to-do lists, we know that it can sometimes be challenging to commit to a full-day CLE program. As you’re thinking about your new year’s goals and the various points on your continuing professional development plan, LESA is here to help with legal resources ...
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New Program! Legal Strategies in Mergers & Acquisitions
Build upon your already established understanding of M&As to elevate your representation of clients in transactions. This program is for lawyers who have more than five years of experience. Program Details Date: April 29, 2025 Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Early Bird Price: $356.25 – $475 Early bird pricing ...
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Sponsor a LESA Program
Webinar and Single-Day Program Sponsorship Announcing new sponsorship opportunities at LESA! Law firms, companies, or organizations can now request sponsorship of a LESA webinar or single-day program with a quick click of a mouse. We are proud to serve the spectrum of Alberta’s legal professionals and provide top-notch continuing legal ...
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New Webinar! Sowing Success: Tax Insights for Farmland Sales and Transfers
Unlock key tax strategies every lawyer should know when handling farmland transactions. From capital gains exemptions to intergenerational transfers, this webinar will equip you with the tools to help clients maximize value and minimize tax burdens in agricultural property deals. Program Details Date: February 19, 2025 (12:00 PM-1:00 PM) Location: ...
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