Practice Management

Presenter Profile: Douglas H. Peterson | Advanced Legal Writing

Business Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Practice Management, Real Estate, Specialized Areas of Law, Wills and Estates / September 14, 2021 /

With having practiced law for more than 20 years, Douglas H. Peterson now primarily works in corporate commercial law. Focusing on corporate structuring (both domestic and international) and international business transactions, Douglas works with his fair share of contracts. He has represented companies in all phases of the business lifecycle from start-up to the international …

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Presenter Profile: Brittany Koenig (Social Media Marketing for Legal Professionals)

Practice Management / August 23, 2021 /

If done well, social media marketing can be very effective. The land of social media can also be very daunting when considering factors such as how to post for search engine optimization, what to post that will add value to your readers, how to audit your social media strategy to ensure there is a return …

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Register Now for Advanced Legal Writing

Business Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Practice Management, Real Estate, Specialized Areas of Law, Wills and Estates / July 14, 2021

Communication is integral to the practice of law. Having the skill set and knowledge base to produce well-written legal documents, such as contracts or litigation documents, greatly benefits your practice. Join us this October for a 2-part series to hone your legal writing skills. Attendees will walk away from this program with an expanded skill …

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New Format for LESA’s Electronic Publications

Business Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Practice Management, Real Estate, Specialized Areas of Law, Wills and Estates / June 24, 2021 / ,

You may have already heard…  we have just launched an all-new LESA Library. This online, comprehensive, and searchable resource provides valuable legal information to Alberta’s lawyers, articling students, and legal support staff. With its improved navigation and enhanced search functionality, including full-text search, the LESA Library is your go-to source for electronically accessing top-notch continuing …

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Features, Options, and Benefits – OH my!

Business Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Practice Management, Real Estate, Specialized Areas of Law, Wills and Estates / June 17, 2021 /

            LESA’s same trusted resources for continuing legal education in Alberta are getting a new look. Enjoy the all-new LESA Library with its fully redesigned interface featuring improved navigation and enhanced searchability. This online, comprehensive, and searchable resource provides valuable legal information to Alberta’s lawyers, articling students, and legal support …

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Launch of the All-New LESA Library

Business Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Practice Management, Real Estate, Specialized Areas of Law, Wills and Estates / June 17, 2021 / ,

The all-new LESA Library is an online, comprehensive, and searchable resource that provides valuable legal information to Alberta’s lawyers, articling students, and legal support staff. Organized by area of law, subscribers can access valuable resources related to their specific area(s) of practice as well as our practice management collection and content tailored to specialized areas …

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Digital Border Searches: R v Canfield, 2020 ABCA 383

Criminal Law, Practice Management, Specialized Areas of Law / June 16, 2021 /

Guest Author: Professor Steven Penney | University of Alberta, Faculty of Law While the border is not a Charter-free zone, the courts have largely deferred to the state’s sovereignty and security interests in applying section 8 of the Charter to customs and immigration searches. The template was set in R v Simmons,[1] where the Supreme Court …

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Presenter Profile: David Fulton | Cyber Insurance

Practice Management / June 11, 2021 / ,

David Fulton, CEO and President of True North Group Inc. co-presented “Cyber Insurance” with Stuart Tate of HighStreet Insurance. The on-demand program is now available! Key take-aways include: Understand why you are a target for cyber criminals Dive into the anatomy of a cyber-attack Consider cybercrime costs 10 tips to avoid cyber-attacks How to know you’ve …

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Presenter Profile: Prof. Amy Salyzyn | Lawyer Technological Competence

Practice Management / June 11, 2021 / ,

Amy Salyzyn is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law. She is a member of the Law Society of Ontario. Amy received her J.S.D. from Yale Law School for her dissertation exploring the judicial regulation of lawyers in common law jurisdictions. She also received her LL.M. from Yale Law School and …

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Presenter Profiles: Nancy Bains and Jill Clayton | Privacy

Practice Management / June 11, 2021 / ,

Nancy Bains is Tribunal Counsel and Privacy Officer at the Law Society of Alberta. She has been overseeing the Law Society’s privacy program since January 2015. In that role, she has coordinated the development of up-to-date processes, policies, and training. Nancy was in private practice for years prior to joining the Law Society. She graduated …

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