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Advanced Family Law Issues for Paralegals (Calgary)
January 23, 2020 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
$258.75 – $395.00Important Change
Individual registration through the attendee’s LESA.org account is now required for all LESA programs.
Program access (including access to e-materials) will be assigned to the LESA.org account used on registration. If you do not yet have an account, one will be created for you on checkout. This change will allow for easy access to e-materials and recording(s) (if available) through the attendee’s LESA.org account. If you have any questions, contact us at info@lesa.org.
Explore family law issues in this program designed specifically for experienced paralegals. Examine legislative changes and procedural strategies that will help you succeed in your role and help clients. View the brochure.
This program is also offered in Edmonton.
Early Bird Price: $345 + GST (Register on or before December 3, 2019)
Regular Price: $395 + GST
NOTE: The materials for this program will be provided in electronic format.
LESA offers the following discounts:
D125 – 25% off for living more than 125 km (one way) from the nearest program site.
D250 – 50% off for living more than 250 km (one way) from the nearest program site.
Enter coupon code D125 or D250 during checkout if applicable.
| PROGRAM SCHEDULE | ||
| WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS | ||
| MORNING: | ||
| SESSION 1 | Catherine A. Regier | What Paralegals Should Know about the Family Property Act and Amendments to the Divorce Act |
| SESSION 2 | Miranda Asselstine and Tayla Ashmore | Assisting with Mediation / Arbitration in Family Matters |
| SESSION 3 | Lynsey Mincher | Disclosure and File Management for Trial |
| SESSION 4 | Sheena Engel | Do’s and Don’ts for Working with Self-Representatives |
| AFTERNOON: | ||
| SESSION 1 | Rhyannon O’Heron and Shams Amiry | Family Law Rules of Court and Practice Notes Paralegals Should Know |
| SESSION 2 | Allan Guty | Practice Management and Ethics for Paralegals |
| SESSION 3 | Ian Smith, Habie Elferro and Elena Cunningham | Update on Court Processes and Procedures in the Provincial Court: Youth and Family Section |
| SESSION 4 | Alexa Horabin and Hermosa Yeh | Update on Court Processes and Procedures in the Court of Queen’s Bench for Family Matters |
*NOTE: This schedule is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change. Program registrants will receive confirmation prior to the scheduled event that notes specific presentation times and speaking orders.
| Group Discount | Firm Broadcast | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable Products | Livestreams, webinars, and most in-person programs | Livestreams and webinars |
| Program Access | Individual access | Facilitator access only |
| Materials | Individual access with unlimited views of materials | Facilitator access only, for a limited time. Materials must be downloaded and distributed to the group by the facilitator |
| On-Demand Recording | Individual access with unlimited views of the on-demand recording | No access to the recording |
| Combined Discounts | Can be combined with role-based discounts for new lawyers and students | Cannot be combined with any other discounts |
