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Advanced Family Law Issues for Paralegals (Edmonton)
January 16, 2020 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
$258.75 – $395.00
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 Calgary.
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 | Family Law Rules of Court and Practice Notes Paralegals Should Know |
| SESSION 2 | Allan Guty | Practice Management and Ethics for Paralegals |
| SESSION 3 | Rachelle Pardais | Update on Court Processes and Procedures in the Provincial Court: Youth and Family Section |
| SESSION 4 | Pam Jonas, Ashleigh Bachand, Helga Harbour and Chantelle Popadynetz | 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.
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This program offers a 10% discount for firms or organizations who wish to purchase three or more individual tickets. To receive the discount, all lawyers and staff members must complete their registration using their individual LESA.org account and apply the coupon code GROUP10 on checkout. Firms or organizations that do not meet the minimum threshold of three registrations will be invoiced for the difference. This discount is applicable to individual tickets purchased by members of the same firm or organization for the same program, regardless of format.
What is the difference between Group Discount and Firm Broadcast?
| 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 |
| Viewing Location | For an online program, individuals can view the program in any location from their own device | Firm broadcasts must be viewed by all viewers in the same location |