Discuss appellate practice in family law matters. Consider procedural and substantive issues on appeals from arbitration awards, appeals from Provincial Court to the Court of Queen’s Bench, and appeals from the Court of Queen’s Bench to the Court of Appeal.  Learn about the standard of review, how to write a persuasive factum, and effective appellate oral advocacy. Hear from our esteemed faculty and walk away with tips from sitting Justices at the Alberta Court of Appeal in this highly informative program.

This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a 2-part webinar in October and November, 2021. Total running time is 5 hours, 5 minutes.

Chair

Andy Hayher, Vogel LLP

Presenters

Justice Elizabeth A. Hughes, Court of Appeal of Alberta

Justice Dawn Pentelechuk, Court of Appeal of Alberta

Max Blitt QC, Spier Harben

Laura H. Bruyer, Bruyer & Mackay LLP

Ronald Foster QC, Family Law Solutions – Foster Dickson O’Brien

Elsa G. Rice QC, Rice, Elsa G.