AboutFaculty This program is only offered online via livestream. Child support and spousal support are at the heart of many family law matters. This program will review key cases, consider […]
AboutFaculty Written communication is integral to the practice of law. The ability to produce well-written legal documents will greatly benefit your practice. This webinar will provide strategies and best practices for legal writing in Alberta. Topics include: Essential elements of clear writing to maximize clarity How to effectively structure sentences Strategies for effective organization Editing […]
AboutFaculty From the perspective of a family law practitioner, a family law paralegal, and Judicial Clerks from the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, this webinar will explore the fundamentals […]
AboutFaculty Helping your business clients navigate the Tax on Split Income (TOSI) rules can be complicated. Using examples, this webinar will discuss the 2017 amendments to TOSI rules and implications […]
AboutFaculty This is the registration page for the in-person program in Edmonton. This program is also being offered online via livestream. Breaking Up Bad, and How Not to Break Up […]
AboutFaculty This is the registration page for the livestream session. This program is also being offered as an in-person program in Edmonton. Breaking Up Bad, and How Not to Break […]
AboutFaculty This multifaceted program will ensure participants leave with a well-rounded toolkit to excel in the dynamic field of family law. Explore key topics for legal support staff through this comprehensive program, including: Family property spreadsheets Understanding ADR processes Trial preparation, including summary and expedited trials Mental health strategies Effective communication A guide for legal […]
About Faculty Accommodations About Develop a confident, professional courtroom presence by exploring every aspect of trial and hearing work. LESA’s Intensive Advocacy course is an intense, learn-by-doing program that offers an incomparable opportunity to develop skills as an advocate. This course couples continual performance with rich performance feedback. With the aid of brief faculty lectures […]
AboutFaculty Child support in the context of children with disabilities creates unique considerations for lawyers. Base (section 3) child support and extraordinary (section 7) expenses may differ in these circumstances. The first part of this webinar examines base child support in the context of children with disabilities, with topics including judicial treatment of adult child […]
AboutFaculty Expert witnesses can make or break a case but effectively qualifying experts–and effectively challenging an expert’s qualifications–is an art that is often overlooked. Properly qualified and reliable experts provide credible, persuasive evidence that can withstand scrutiny. This webinar will explore: Considerations for when involvement of an expert in court or ADR proceedings is helpful […]
AboutFaculty Put on your water wings and finally learn to read financial statements! Gain confidence in reading, understanding, and analyzing financial statements with a goal to evaluate the overall financial health and performance of a business. The webinar will take participants through a background to financial reporting, will define common financial terms, and will discuss […]
AboutFaculty Through an examination of recent case law in the Adoption area, this webinar will discuss impacts on biological parents, prospective adoptive parents, and adoption agencies moving forward. What weights are the Courts giving to biological parents in adoption scenarios? What does this mean for adoptive parents and for adoption agencies? Understanding the rights, responsibilities, […]
AboutFaculty The legal requirement for the business valuation will often surface unique considerations that if not appropriately addressed, could result in a distorted determination of value. This webinar will explore areas of law that commonly require business valuations, and will further provide business valuation considerations that are unique to those specific areas of law. If […]
AboutFacultyAgendaAccommodations Mediation is increasingly important in the practice of family law. Receive 40 hours of intensive, hands-on skills training in this in-depth, 5-day program. Develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding to build a competent and professional mediation practice. Topics include: • 5-stage mediation model • Techniques of developing relationships in mediation • Positional negotiation vs. […]
AboutFaculty Join us for a dynamic lunch-hour webinar on PN2, where we’ll explore the essentials of timely and accurate document filing in court. Learn how to master deadlines and adhere to procedural requirements with practical tips and strategies. Benefit from the added perspective of a distinguished member of the judiciary, who will share valuable insights […]
AboutFacultyTopicsAccommodationAgendaSponsors Across their entire career, family law lawyers need to develop skills to survive, strive, and thrive in their practice. Join us for this two-day learning and networking event that will address topics to support Alberta practitioners as they navigate the challenges of family law. Topics include: Arbitrations: Beyond the basics and when the going […]
AboutFaculty Do you handle the business side of your law practice? Through the use of “short snappers”, this webinar will explore key considerations for effective law practice management with topics including:Organizing your law practice to create space for managing your businessBusiness developmentOnboarding and management of staffNavigating conflicts of interestSecuring your finances Technology considerationsPlanning for your future This […]
AboutFaculty Suit up and learn the tools for effective financial statement analysis! Assess key issues in balance sheet accounts, consider what estimates and judgments could have manipulated the results, dive into financial statement ratios, and consider approaches to business valuation. There is no pre-requisite for this webinar. Though you may also be interested in our Financial […]
AboutFacultyTopics This is the Edmonton registration page for our in-person session of this program. If you would like to purchase an online ticket for this program, please navigate to the livestream registration page. Effective chambers advocacy is critical in a family law practice. This program will explore issues that often arise in family law chambers […]
AboutFacultyTopics This is the livestream registration page for this program. If you would like to purchase an in-person ticket for this program, please navigate to the Edmonton registration page. Effective chambers advocacy is critical in a family law practice. This program will explore issues that often arise in family law chambers and help lawyers develop […]
AboutFacultyTopicsAgendaHotelSponsors Regardless of the kinds of litigation you practice, all litigators have common skills they need to develop throughout their careers. Join us to enhance yours! This program will be of interest to those practicing in civil litigation, criminal law, family law litigation, and estate litigation. It may also be of interest for those whose […]
AboutFacultySponsorship The rise of digital assets in recent years has created novel challenges in family law matters. This webinar will explore some of these challenges, with topics including: Income from trading in digital assets for support purposes in family law How to compel disclosure of digital assets for the purposes of income determination and property […]
About Regrettably, “The Impact of Implicit Bias in the Practice of Law” webinar is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. You may wish to consider our on-demand program, Illumination of Bias: Practical Strategies for Recognizing and Reducing Implicit Bias in the Practice of Law (valued at $315). The on-demand program includes the recording and related materials.
AboutFacultySponsorship How would you like to streamline workflows, save time, and improve client service? Learn how to select and integrate various legal technology effectively, so you can optimize your day to day practice. This webinar will: Examine the differences between practice management systems, document management tools, and other essential programs Help participants understand the distinct […]
AboutFacultySponsorship Understanding valuations is crucial for family law practitioners to ensure fair property division and spousal support calculation. This webinar will explore topics including: How the various valuation methods apply in family law disputes Why traditional valuation approaches may not fully capture value in a matrimonial setting The impact of the chosen valuation date on […]
AboutFacultyAgendaSponsorship This is the Edmonton registration page for our in-person session of this program. If you would like to purchase an online ticket for this program, please navigate to the livestream registration page. __ At times lawyers may not consider costs until the Court invites them to speak to the issue. This program will explore […]
AboutFacultyAgendaSponsorship This is the livestream registration page for this program. If you would like to purchase an in-person ticket for this program, please navigate to the Edmonton registration page. __ At times lawyers may not consider costs until the Court invites them to speak to the issue. This program will explore the law of costs in […]
AboutFacultySponsorship The rights of grandparents to have contact with their grandchildren is becoming an increasingly significant legal issue in Alberta. As family dynamics evolve and cases of estrangement, separation, or the death of parent become more common, questions around the legal standing of grandparents and their rights under the law have gained greater attention within […]
AboutFacultySponsorship This is the Edmonton registration page for our in-person session of this program. If you would like to purchase an online ticket for this program, please navigate to the livestream registration page. What does 25 mean? In this full-day program, we’re going to cover 5 key cases relevant to 5 areas of family law. […]
AboutFacultySponsorship This is the livestream registration page for this program. If you would like to purchase an in-person ticket for this program, please navigate to the Edmonton registration page. What does 25 mean? In this full-day program, we’re going to cover 5 key cases relevant to 5 areas of family law. Join us for robust […]
AboutFacultyFaculty Bios Join us for a focused, practical webinar designed specifically for legal professionals who want to work smarter, not harder. In this session, you’ll learn how Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered assistant built into Microsoft 365, is helping lawyers and legal support staff save time, reduce errors, and improve productivity—without needing to be a tech […]
AboutFacultyScheduleAccommodations Develop a confident, professional courtroom presence by exploring every aspect of trial and hearing work. LESA’s Intensive Advocacy course is an intense, learn-by-doing program that offers an incomparable opportunity to develop skills as an advocate. This course couples continual performance with rich performance feedback. With the aid of brief faculty lectures and faculty demonstrations, […]
AboutFacultySponsorship Going beyond traditional domestic violence screening, this webinar equips legal professionals with actionable strategies for identifying and addressing coercive control in family law cases. Family lawyers play a critical role in shaping outcomes for victim-survivors of coercive control and post-separation abuse. Yet, without a deep understanding of these dynamics, even well-intentioned legal professionals can […]
AboutFacultyMore Info Understanding the relationship between Indigenous legal traditions and Canadian-made law is important for legal professionals across all practice areas. This webinar will explore: The differences between Indigenous law and Aboriginal law The interplay between Indigenous law and Canadian legislation The courts’ treatment of the assertion of Indigenous law Offered at no cost—because we […]
AboutFacultySponsorshipMore Info With plans to come into effect in Spring 2025, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) will be replaced by two separate pieces of legislation […]
AboutFacultySponsorshipMore Info Navigating relocation and mobility issues in family law can be complex and emotionally charged—especially when parenting time and decision-making authority are at stake. This webinar will explore the following topics: What’s new? What’s not? How the relocation framework to assess best interests from Gordon v Goertz is refined by the Divorce Act Relocation […]
AboutFacultyAgendaSponsorshipMore Info Are you looking to develop your questioning skills? Whether questioning on affidavits or as part of the discovery process, this program will provide you with a practical guide […]
AboutFacultyAgendaSponsorshipMore InfoHotel Join us in beautiful Kananaskis for a two-day learning and networking event for Alberta’s family law lawyers. Connect with esteemed practitioners from across the province while engaging in topical content designed to help you develop greater competence in navigating family law matters, understand the new family law court processes, build confidence, and grow […]
AboutFacultyAgendaMore InfoAccommodations Mediation is increasingly important in the practice of family law. Receive 40 hours of intensive, hands-on skills training in this in-depth, 5-day course. Develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding to build a competent and professional mediation practice. Topics include: • 5-stage mediation model • Techniques of developing relationships in mediation • Positional negotiation […]
AboutFacultyTopicsMore InfoSponsorship The ways that legal support staff assist lawyers and clients have never been more important. This full-day program will look at timely topics to help legal assistants, paralegals, and others provide better support including: Use of generative AI to increase efficiency Intersection of real estate law and family law Navigating family law court […]
AboutFacultyMore InfoAgendaSponsorship Developing a strong civil litigation practice takes an understanding of civil procedure and the Rules of Court, competence in advocacy, and an intentionality in employing appropriate litigation strategies. […]
AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Uncovering hidden assets can be the key to achieving a fair and equitable settlement in divorce matters. This webinar will explore topics including: Red flags and common tactics for hiding assets How hidden assets may show up in modern digital platforms Common methods forensic accounts use Tips for lawyers working with forensic accountants […]
AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship The Hague Convention can present complex challenges for legal professionals. This webinar will provide an overview of key Hague processes, including communication with the Alberta Central Authority, the preparation of application documents, important limitation dates, filing requirements, working with foreign counsel, and international service of documents. Whether you’re a lawyer managing the legal […]
AboutFacultyAgendaMore InfoSponsorship Family law lawyers are frequently tasked with drafting, negotiating, or challenging agreements. Through the lens of common family law agreements, this program will address the following: The law relating to family law agreements Negotiation considerations Renegotiation considerations Enforcement of agreements Common clauses Tax implications Potential liability for lawyers and ethical considerations Differences between […]
AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Divorces involving children can be complex, especially so if there are elements of trauma. With an enhanced awareness and understanding of the challenges these dynamics present, legal professionals can make better decisions, provide better advice, and better position themselves as an advocate for their client. This webinar will explore topics including: An overview […]
AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Want to save time and reduce risk in your practice? Discover how AI is transforming contract management by simplifying case preparation, organizing agreements, tracking deadlines, streamlining transactions, and […]
AboutFacultyMore Info Want to know how to personalize Microsoft Word’s defaults and get the tools you need in just one click? In this webinar, you will learn how to: Customize the interface for a legal user Change default formatting in new documents Fix default formatting in existing documents Customize Microsoft Word’s default template (Normal.dotm) Change […]
AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Coercive control often hides in plain sight and how it’s handled in family law files can shape a client’s future. This webinar explores real examples of coercive control and post-separation abuse, with a focus on practical strategies for presenting persuasive evidence in court and avoiding common missteps along the way. .elementor-266763 .elementor-element.elementor-element-2c923fc{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding:0px 0px […]
AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Preparing for your first appeal can be daunting but understanding the key elements of effective appellate advocacy can make all the difference. This webinar offers practical guidance for lawyers new to appellate advocacy or for lawyers looking for a refresher on appellate advocacy, with a focus on drafting effective factums, honing written advocacy […]
AboutFacultyMore Info Ever wonder how legal professionals can work securely and effectively in Microsoft Word? In this webinar, you will learn how to: Meet your obligations under Code of Conduct […]
AboutAgendaFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Regardless of how much trial experience lawyers have, awareness of key evidence law rules and common evidentiary issues could make or break the case. In litigation matters, adducing […]
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