Elevating Family Law Practice: Skills for Legal Support Staff

Chair

Brittany Koenig, Crossroads Law, Coach My Case

Presenters

Holly James, 9twelve legal research + consulting

Clerks – Court of King’s Bench of Alberta

Clerks – Alberta Court of Justice 

Representatives from the Land Titles Office

Topic | AI in Family Law: Practical Considerations
Presenter: Brittany Koenig

This session uses practical examples, to help you build confidence in using AI-powered tools for everyday tasks. Discover how Microsoft Copilot integrates across Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams to streamline paralegal workflows, from drafting and editing to summarizing and scheduling. Understand the practical benefits and risks of AI in a legal environment, including where it can save time, where caution is needed, and how to use it responsibly.

Topic | Legal Research Skills for Legal Support Staff
Presenter: Holly James

This program offers a valuable opportunity for legal support professionals to upskill. With rapid advances in AI and new research technologies, the nature of legal support work is evolving — and this session highlights how assistants and paralegals can elevate the support they provide and grow their professional value. Master research fundamentals from reported vs. unreported cases to using AI responsibly to become your lawyer’s strongest support.

Topic | Bridging Family Law and Real Property — Building Confidence in Land Titles Work
Presenter: Land Titles Office

Family law doesn’t exist in a vacuum — it often touches real estate, taxation, and estate planning. For many legal support professionals, Land Titles filings are occasional but important parts of their work and because they don’t come up often, they can feel stressful or uncertain. This session helps demystify those tasks and provides practical, confidence-building guidance to handle them effectively.

Topic | Navigating Court of Justice and Court of King’s Bench Matters
Presenters: Clerks from the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta and Alberta Court of Justice

Have you ever thought what you would ask a court clerk if you had the opportunity? This is it. The clerks from both levels of trial courts in Alberta will be on hand to provide guidance on their processes. Gain insights to help you navigate family law matters in court and provide better legal support. 

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