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Programs
Our continuing legal education is second to none, ensuring you are able to stay ahead of the curve. Browse our upcoming programs designed to enhance your family law practice.
LESA Library
Did you know that the LESA Library contains the electronic version of the Alberta Family Law Practice Manual as well as hundreds of papers from past programs? Click below for details and subscription options.
Resources
Browse our resources, including the Alberta Family Law Practice Manual, papers, and on-demand programs on topics such as divorce, experts, family property, child/spousal support, tax, and more.
LESA Blog
Keep up with the latest news and LESA updates
Cryptocurrency: Valuing and Dividing Crypto Assets in the Context of Family Law
Cryptocurrency is one of the latest assets confounding even the most senior family law litigators. As crypto becomes more commonplace, the issue of valuing and dividing crypto assets will become more common in the context of family law. You don’t have to be an expert on cryptocurrency to know how …
Meet our Chair: Amanda Baretta | Business Issues in Family Law
As chair of our upcoming Business Issues in Family Law webinar series, Amanda Baretta of Latitude Family Law has brought together family law practitioners and accountants to provide insight on a variety of topics in this two-part series. We (virtually) met with Amanda to learn a little more about her …
Presenter Profile: Douglas H. Peterson | Advanced Legal Writing
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 …
LESA Library Feature: Interactive PDF Viewer
As a LESA Library subscriber, our bet is you are one happy camper right about now! The LESA team spent countless hours reimagining the site map and structure for the LESA Library to create a platform that offers intuitive navigation, enhanced searchability, and subscription options tailored more specifically to your …
Collaborative Law Programs
Join us this fall for our collaborative law programs. These three courses are recognized by collaborative law associations in Alberta and are necessary to becoming a collaborative professional. Limited enrollment, click the links below for details and to register today to save your seat! Basic Collaborative Law (Edmonton) Limited Enrollment …
Register Now for Advanced Legal Writing
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 …
New Format for LESA’s Electronic Publications
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 …
Features, Options, and Benefits – OH my!
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, …
