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    • Webinar

    Effective Legal Support: Residential Conveyancing Issues Unique to a Hot Housing Market (Webinar)

    About Faculty Sponsorship About A busy housing market poses unique challenges for legal support staff that require a unique approach to navigate for a successful real estate transaction. This webinar examines issues that can arise during a hot housing market and considers strategies that legal support staff can employ to identify and overcome these issues. […]

    $95.00
    In-Person

    Real Estate Conference (Kananaskis)

    Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge 1 Centennial Dr, Kananaskis Village, Alberta, Canada

    About Faculty Accommodations Agenda Sponsorships About Join us in Kananaskis for a two-day real estate conference.  Topics will include: “Beyond the Gap” – Advanced topics in title insurance, including: considerations for risk mitigation, where to find specific coverage in a policy, developments in the law that have impacted the evolution of title insurance use, and more.Real Property […]

    $1,095.00

    • Livestream

    Dealing with High Conflict Personalities (Livestream)

    About Faculty About This is the livestream registration page for Dealing with High Conflict Personalities. This program is also being offered in Edmonton. Gain insight and confidence when dealing with high conflict personalities. Behaviours that increase conflict can occur it many different settings, including legal disputes, divorce, in the workplace, or in personal relationships. Understanding […]

    $393.75 – $525.00
    In-Person

    Dealing with High Conflict Personalities (Edmonton)

    LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, Canada

    About Faculty About This is the registration page for Dealing with High Conflict Personalities (Edmonton). This program is also being offered as a livestream option. Gain insight and confidence when dealing with high conflict personalities. Behaviours that increase conflict can occur it many different settings, including legal disputes, divorce, in the workplace, or in personal relationships. […]

    $393.75 – $525.00
    Webinar

    Microsoft Word Power Tips for Legal Users (Webinar)

    About Faculty About Legal documents frequently require complex formatting. Legal users often find Microsoft Word to be a constant source of frustration. It’s the primary tool used to produce work product, yet many feel it works against them. This webinar explores common legal drafting problems and teaches tips and techniques to utilize Microsoft Word efficiently and […]

    $275.00
    Webinar

    Microsoft Excel and Outlook for Legal Users (Webinar)

    About Faculty About Excel Learn the powerful ways that Microsoft Excel can improve your work product, make your practice more efficient, and save you time. Many legal professionals either underutilize Excel or don’t use it at all. This portion of the webinar will cover topics applicable across a variety of practice areas, including how to […]

    $275.00

    • Webinar

    Illumination of Bias: Practical Strategies for Recognizing and Reducing Implicit Bias in the Practice of Law (Webinar)

    About Faculty Sponsorships About One of the challenges in the practice of law is interaction between people who are different from each other in various ways. Even the simplest of encounters can leave people feeling confused, frustrated, offended, or (worst of all) seriously hurt—even when everyone involved began with the best of intentions. It is […]

    $236.25 – $315.00

    • Webinar

    RPRs: What Legal Support Staff Need to Know (Webinar)

    AboutFaculty From the perspective of land surveyors, this webinar will examine issues that frequently arise with surveys in residential real estate transactions and real property reports. Looking at real life examples, the presenters will provide practical advice on what justifies updating an RPR, what to do if you encounter issues with RPRs, boundary disputes and […]

    $95.00
    Webinar

    Drafting Effective Contracts (Webinar)

    AboutFaculty Many lawyers tend to rely on precedents when drafting contracts. Yet, a precedent often contains vagueness and ambiguity, even when lawyers tune and tweak it for specific situations. It can be difficult to balance the ease and relative safety of precedent usage with pushes from the bench, legal educators, and an increasing number of […]

    $71.25 – $95.00

    • Webinar

    Navigating the Changes to Alberta Construction Law Legislation (Webinar)

    AboutFaculty Explore recent changes to Alberta construction law legislation. Topics include changes to adjudication, prompt payment, lien periods, and holdbacks from the 2022 amendments to the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (formerly the Builders’ Lien Act). This webinar will further provide strategies for navigating, battling and surviving the Land Titles Office and PRQ (Priority […]

    $71.25 – $95.00
    Webinar

    Intro to AI and Legal Practice: Things You Need to Know But Were Afraid to Ask (Webinar)

    AboutFacultySponsors It is important for lawyers to understand how they can embrace a partnership with AI given its rapid advancement and evolving impacts on the legal profession. While the potential benefits of effectively utilizing AI in your legal practice are enormous, it can be challenging to keep up with the legal and ethical issues. The […]

    $71.25 – $95.00
    Webinar

    Practice Foundations: Western Conveyancing Protocol (Webinar)

    AboutFaculty As the common closing method in residential real estate transactions in Alberta, it is imperative that lawyers (acting for buyers and/or sellers) have a solid understanding of the Western Torrens Conveyancing Protocol. This webinar explores the Protocol, what is and is not covered by the Protocol, and how to follow the Protocol. Common challenges […]

    $71.25 – $95.00

    • Livestream

    Commercial Real Estate for Legal Support Staff (Livestream)

    AboutFacultySponsors This is the registration page for the livestream session. This program is also being offered as an in-person program in Edmonton. Legal support staff play an integral role in commercial real estate matters. This program will explore topics that paralegals and legal assistants may encounter, including: title insurance, commercial lending, the role of support […]

    $445.00
    In-Person

    Commercial Real Estate for Legal Support Staff (Edmonton)

    LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, Canada

    AboutFacultySponsors Extended early bird pricing for in-person registration! This is the registration page for the in-person program in Edmonton. This program is also being offered online via livestream. Legal support staff play an integral role in commercial real estate matters. This program will explore topics that paralegals and legal assistants may encounter, including: title insurance, […]

    $445.00
    Webinar

    How to Use the LESA Library to Benefit Your Practice (Webinar)

    AboutFaculty Are you curious if the LESA Library could benefit your practice? Are you a current subscriber and wonder if you’re using the platform to its full potential? Join us and find out how the LESA Library can save you time and enhance your practice with quality resources and downloadable precedents (categorized by area of […]

    Free
    Livestream

    Residential Real Estate Purchase Contracts (Livestream)

    AboutFaculty Understanding the various provisions in the standard form residential real estate purchase contract is vital for real estate lawyers. This program will delve into the contract, examining it clause by clause and line by line. Topics include: understanding where things go wrong, identifying what people forget, exploring best practices, considering amendments and their impacts […]

    $333.75 – $445.00

    • Webinar

    Tech Tips for Legal Support Staff (Webinar)

    AboutFaculty Designed specifically for legal support staff across a variety of practice areas, this webinar aims to elevate your digital skills, fostering efficiency and adaptability in today’s paperless legal environment. Topics include: How to build a dynamic digital resource library using Microsoft OneNote How to transform a chaotic schedule into a structured, collaborative success using Microsoft […]

    $95.00
    Webinar

    Effective Legal Writing Skills (Webinar)

    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 […]

    $71.25 – $95.00

    • Webinar

    Financial Statements: Learning to Swim (Webinar)

    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 […]

    $71.25 – $95.00
    In-Person

    Real Estate Conference (Kananaskis)

    Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge 1 Centennial Dr, Kananaskis Village, Alberta, Canada

    AboutFacultyAccommodationsAgendaSponsors Tickets for this program are no longer available online. To inquire about conference availability please send us a note at [email protected]. Join us in beautiful Kananaskis for a two-day learning and networking event for Alberta’s real estate practitioners. Building on the momentum of our 2023 Real Estate Conference, this program will cover a variety […]

    $971.25 – $1,295.00

    • Webinar

    Condominium Case Law Update (Webinar)

    AboutFaculty In recent years, the Alberta courts have provided counsel with helpful guidance for solicitors and litigators practicing in condominium law. This webinar explores some of these recent legal developments and considers their practical implications. The cases discussed will include comments on the application of condominium bylaws in relation to legal claims, the different obligations […]

    $71.25 – $95.00

    • Webinar

    Don’t Stress, Find Success: Modern Law Firm Management (Webinar)

    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 […]

    $71.25 – $95.00

    • Webinar

    Commercial Real Estate Case Law Update (Webinar)

    AboutFaculty Explore the latest developments in commercial real estate law to stay current and sharpen your expertise. Significant cases will be analyzed, with topics including: Time is of the Essence Clauses Contracts Void for Uncertainty Contractual Subordination and Postponement Clauses Restrictive Covenants Implied Easement of Accommodation Land Titles – Missing Instruments Misrepresentation by Realtor __ […]

    $71.25 – $95.00
    Webinar

    Financial Statements: Deeper Dive (Webinar)

    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 […]

    $71.25 – $95.00

    • Webinar

    Rural Property Issues: Surface Rights (Webinar)

    AboutFacultySponsorship If your practice involves working with farmers, ranchers, or rural landowners in Alberta, you’re likely to encounter surface leases and right-of-entry orders. You may also have clients approached by oil and gas companies seeking to negotiate surface leases for new developments. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of surface leases, rights of way, […]

    $71.25 – $95.00

    • Webinar

    Buying and Selling Rural Property: What Lawyers Should Know (Webinar)

    AboutFacultySponsorship From agriculture financing to GST, buying and selling rural property comes with unique challenges. Join us to explore key legal considerations to help lawyers navigate these transactions with confidence. “Rural property transactions present unique legal and financial challenges that lawyers must navigate carefully. From vague contracts and unusual registrations to tax complexities and financing […]

    $71.25 – $95.00

    • Webinar

    The Impact of Implicit Bias in the Practice of Law

    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.

    Webinar

    Legal Tech Essentials: Navigating Practice, Document, and Workflow Management (Webinar)

    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 […]

    $71.25 – $95.00

    • In-Person

    Navigating Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Closing with Confidence (Edmonton)

    LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, Canada

    AboutFacultyTopicsAgendaSponsorship 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. This program provides practical takeaways to support a seamless commercial real estate transaction. Topics will include: Due Diligence Essentials Purchase & Sale […]

    $393.75 – $525.00
    Livestream

    Navigating Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Closing with Confidence (Livestream)

    AboutFacultyTopicsAgendaSponsorship 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. This program provides practical takeaways to support a seamless commercial real estate transaction. Topics will include: Due Diligence Essentials Purchase & Sale Agreement Insights Security Documentation Demystification […]

    $393.75 – $525.00

    • Webinar

    Integrating AI into Legal Practice: Insights into Microsoft Copilot for Modern Legal Practices (Webinar)

    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 […]

    $71.25 – $95.00
    Webinar

    Real Estate Transactions Gone Wrong: Patent and Latent Defects (Webinar)

    AboutFacultySponsorship When residential real estate deals go wrong due to hidden or obvious defects, the legal and financial stakes can be high. This webinar will equip practitioners with the tools to mitigate risk and effectively advocate for clients when defects lead to disputes, with topics including latent versus patent defects, disclosure obligations, and legal remedies […]

    $71.25 – $95.00
    In-Person Livestream

    Conveyancing

    LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, Canada

    AboutFacultySponsorshipMore Info BONUS: Registration in this program automatically includes access to our brand new Residential Real Estate Transactions online course—a $195 value, absolutely FREE. Course access is for program attendees only and cannot be transferred. Attendees will receive course access on the program date (June 17). Remembering everything that needs to get done in a […]

    $393.75 – $525.00
    Webinar

    Braiding Legal Traditions: Indigenous Laws and the Courts

    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 […]

    Free

    • Webinar

    Alberta’s New Privacy Legislation: What Lawyers Should Know

    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 – the Protection of Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act. It is important for lawyers whose practices deal with privacy and access to […]

    $71.25 – $445.00

    • Webinar

    Foreclosures: Navigating Judicial Sales vs. Lender-Owned Sales

    AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Understanding the distinctions between judicial sales and lender-owned sales is essential for lawyers advising clients in distressed real estate transactions. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the judicial sales process, from obtaining a Redemption Order – Listing to an Order Confirming Sale and Vesting Title, and all steps in between. This […]

    $95.00 – $445.00

    • Webinar

    Assignment of Commercial Leases: A Deep Dive

    AboutFacultySponsorshipMore Info Assignments of commercial leases can be complex transactions involving multiple parties, consent requirements, and careful interpretation of lease terms. This webinar will equip lawyers with a practical understanding of the legal framework governing commercial lease assignments. Topics will include the nature of an assignment, lease obligations, privity of contract, considerations when deciding between […]

    $71.25 – $445.00
    Webinar

    Foreclosures: How to Recover Money That Has Been Paid into Court or is Being Held by a Law Firm

    AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Are you trying to enforce a judgment for a client and you found land, but someone already registered a mortgage ahead of your client? Or, did your client take security as a second mortgage and it looks like there will be a surplus following sale? Either way, there may be some money left […]

    $95.00 – $445.00

    • Webinar

    Foreclosures: Case Law Update

    AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Foreclosure law is constantly evolving, are you up to date? This webinar explores the most recent decisions shaping foreclosure practice. Learn how these rulings can affect your files, influence your strategy, and help you provide timely, informed advice to clients in this complex area of law. .elementor-266763 .elementor-element.elementor-element-2c923fc{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.elementor-266763 .elementor-element.elementor-element-86f1c26 > […]

    $95.00 – $445.00
    Webinar

    Foreclosures: Possession Issues During a Judicial Sale

    AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Possession challenges can complicate the judicial sale process and create risk for both sellers and buyers. This webinar examines key questions that arise, including: Who is responsible for obtaining vacant possession and handling personal property left on site? What steps can be taken to secure vacant possession and address abandoned property? What remedies […]

    $95.00 – $445.00

    • Webinar

    Traps in Residential Mortgage Instructions: What Lawyers Often Miss

    AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Residential mortgage instructions may appear routine, but they often contain hidden obligations that can expose lawyers to risk if overlooked. From assumptions about title and insurance to timing requirements and reporting duties, even small missteps can lead to non-compliance with lender expectations. This webinar will highlight common traps lawyers encounter when acting on […]

    $95.00 – $445.00

    • Webinar

    Understanding Condominium Plans: Practical Insights for Lawyers

    AboutFacultySponsorshipMore Info Navigating condominium plans can be complex, but a clear understanding is essential for any lawyer involved in real estate transactions. This webinar will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently interpret and analyze condominium plans, with topics including the fundamental elements of condominium plans, helpful questions to ask when reviewing […]

    $71.25 – $445.00
    Webinar

    RPRs: What Legal Support Staff Need to Know

    AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship From the perspective of land surveyors, this presentation examines issues that frequently arise with surveys in residential real estate transactions and real property reports. Looking at real life examples, the presenters provide practical advice on what justifies updating an RPR, what to do if you encounter issues with RPRs, boundary disputes and discrepancies, […]

    $95.00 – $445.00

    • Webinar

    Foreclosures: Listing Forms and Deletions

    AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Learn the basics of the powers and limitations to realtors in foreclosures and post foreclosures. This webinar will explore topics such as: What does a King’s Bench Judicial Listing Agreement and additional sale terms say and why? What is the infamous Schedule “A”? What deletions are made to a post foreclosure listing agreement and […]

    $95.00 – $445.00
    Webinar

    From Draft to Deal: How AI Transforms Contract Processes

    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 more. This webinar will explore how to automate every phase of the contract—from drafting to renewal—while ensuring accuracy and compliance. In this session, we’ll break […]

    $95.00 – $445.00

    • Webinar

    Advanced Microsoft Word for Legal Professionals Part 1: Customizing for a Law Office

    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 […]

    $95.00 – $445.00
    In-Person Livestream

    Residential Real Estate Purchase Contracts (2026)

    LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, Canada

    AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship The AREA contract is the beginning and end of most residential transactions in Alberta. Having a firm knowledge of the entire contract, as recently updated, is key to a great practice but also your business. Learn how to explain things to your real estate agent referral sources, so that they understand and make […]

    $545.00 – $2,185.00