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Pensions in Family Law Clinic
Edmonton | June 15, 2023
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Pensions in Family Law Clinic
Livestream | June 15, 2023
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Separation Date Assessment Guide
Webinar | October 17, 2023
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Constructing Honour: What Lawyers Dealing with Family Violence Need to Know
Webinar | October 25, 2023
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Dealing with High Conflict Personalities
Edmonton | November 2, 2023
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Dealing with High Conflict Personalities
Livestream | November 2, 2023
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Family Law
Mediation of Family & Divorce Conflicts

Mediation is increasingly important in the practice of family law. Join instructors Rhoda Dobler KC (WK Family Lawyers LLP) and Dr. Larry Fong (Fong & Associates Ltd.) to receive 40 hours of intensive, hands-on skills training in this in-depth, 5-day program. Develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding to build a competent and professional mediation practice. Topics • 5-stage …

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Expansion to the Family and Divorce Filing Service – Court of King’s Bench of Alberta

The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has recently announced further expansion of the King’s Bench Family and Divorce Filing Digital Service (“FDS”) to every judicial centre in Alberta. Effective May 15, 2023, it will expand to judicial centres in Grande Prairie, Wetaskiwin, Peace River, St. Paul, Fort McMurray, Medicine …

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Law Office Fundamentals for Legal Support Staff (Edmonton & Livestream)

Legal support staff are integral to a successful law practice. LESA’s upcoming program, Law Office Fundamentals for Legal Support Staff, provides attendees with comprehensive learnings to become efficient and effective as support staff in any area of law. Our presenter, Ashley Stasiewich, has structured this program to explore foundational topics, …

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Bill C-27: Artificial Intelligence in Canada

In the last few months, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has been heavily featured in mainstream discourse. OpenAI’s recent release of ChatGPT, in particular, has sparked discussion on its use by students, businesses, and law firms. In July 2022, the Canadian government responded to the rise in AI technology and introduced the …

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Family Law
Pensions in Family Law Clinic

On June 15, 2023 LESA is offering a full-day, interactive clinic for an in-depth look at pensions law in the context of family situations, particularly as it relates to the division of family property. We’d love to have you join us! This program is being offered as an in-person program …

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Stop Chasing Squirrels: Top Tips for Managing Time & Distractions

Guest Author: Paul Unger, Affinity Consulting Group 150 emails, … 50 instant messages, … 20 telephone calls, … 15 walk-in interruptions, … 25 social media notifications, … 50 internet curiosity breaks, … that totals over 300 digital interruptions.  Most lawyers are interrupted every 2-3 minutes! In a 2007 Microsoft Corp. …

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Fun Things to do in Jasper | Refresher 2023

LESA’s Refresher 2023: Family Law is taking place in the beautiful mountain town of Jasper, Alberta – and is only just a few short weeks away. With the conference nearing, we thought we’d highlight some fun activities to do while in Jasper this spring. Jasper National Park: Wildlife Tour Wildlife …

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Justice Statutes Amendment Act Introduces Several Changes to Alberta’s Legislations

On December 15, 2022, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act (“the Act”) received royal assent, updating the Legislative Assembly Amendment Act, the Interjurisdictional Support Orders Act, the Provincial Court (Civil Claims Limit) Amendment Act, the Referendum Act, the Sale of Goods Act, and the Trustee Act. The most relevant amendments to legal …

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