This on-demand program highlights common traps lawyers encounter when acting on mortgage transactions, offering practical guidance on how to spot them, avoid errors, and manage lender relationships effectively. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on December 9, 2025. Total running time is 56 minutes.

The paper examines lawyers’ self-awareness, the critical role of building strong client relationships, the need for transparency within the practice and in interactions with clients, and the importance of efficiency in case management and practice operations. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Alberta Family Law Institute: Survive, Strive, Thrive program in Calgary on November 28–November 29, 2024.