Why there is such a strong presence of the Latin language in Law? While many of our legal traditions come from England, several of the phrases and terminology that we ...

We at LESA are delighted to welcome the following new members-at-large to our Board of Directors. Kathryn Chisholm QC A member of the Executive Team at Capital Power, Kate is ...

Congratulations to the six honorees at the Law Society of Alberta’s 50 years of Service Luncheon. All the best to the Honorable Judge Paul L. Adilman, Charles D. Cousineau, Herbert ...

We at LESA are so happy to welcome Professor Tamara Buckwold as our new Board Chair. Tamara has been a valued member of our Board of Directors since moving to ...

The joy of collaboration is in working together, sharing responsibilities and creating something that is more than the sum of its individual parts. Collaborative law shares these values, and clients ...

Navigating a contentious divorce can be one of the most difficult conflicts in a person’s life. A good family lawyer can help to resolve divorce conflicts fairly and equitably, but ...

If Mad Men has taught us anything, it’s that society has changed a great deal since the era of “a woman’s place is in the home.” Edmonton lawyer, Jean McBean ...

Income determination for support purposes will depend largely on whether the payor is a salaried employee, a sole proprietor, or a self-employed person with their own private corporation. Below are ...

LESA is happy to announce that our Managing Director, Jennifer Flynn, will be moving into the Executive Director role as Paul F. Wood QC steps aside in June 2013. The ...

The Wills and Succession Act came into force on February 1, 2012, except for section 117 of the Act.  This section amends the Matrimonial Property Act to allow a surviving ...