• 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

    Preparing Law Firms for Upcoming Transitions (Webinar)

    AboutFaculty We are in the middle of an enormous transition from first to second-generation law firms, and the biggest lawyer retirement bubble we will see in our lifetime.  Meanwhile, the industry faces enormous challenges in finding and keeping great lawyers and staff, the decline in lawyer billable hours, a desire for more remote work and […]

    $71.25 – $95.00
    Webinar

    Resolving Damages Outside of Court Proceedings (Webinar)

    AboutFaculty Civil disputes are commonly resolved through mediation, negotiation, or arbitration. This webinar will discuss changes to the landscape of alternative dispute resolution, such as technological advancements, and the increased use of ADR methods instead of trials. This webinar will further explore alternatives to trial and the various aspects relating to these alternatives, including: Collaborative […]

    $71.25 – $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

    Alberta Family Law Procedures: What Internationally Trained Lawyers Need to Know (Webinar)

    AboutFaculty It is important for family law practitioners to have an in-depth knowledge of family law procedure in order to effectively serve their clients. Designed for internationally trained lawyers, this webinar will explore key procedural and practical aspects of family law in Alberta, including: The different courts and their mandates Key family law legislation How […]

    $71.25 – $95.00
    Webinar

    Intersection of Mental Health and Criminal Law (Webinar)

    AboutFaculty Given the prevalence of people with mental illness in the criminal justice system, it is important for criminal law practitioners to understand the interaction between mental health and criminal law and how to effectively advocate for mental health rights. This webinar will explore topics including: Criminal Code provisions and key case law governing fitness to […]

    $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

    Practice Foundations: Tips for Effective Practice Management (Webinar)

    AboutFaculty Understanding how to act efficiently while complying with ethical requirements is an important aspect of a successful law practice. This webinar examines best practices, procedures, and tips for key areas of practice management including file management, time management, communication, and billing. While all lawyers may benefit from attending this webinar, it is geared towards […]

    $71.25 – $95.00
    Livestream

    Wills & EPAs – Commonly Occurring Issues (Livestream)

    AboutFaculty This is the registration page for the livestream session. This program is also being offered as an in-person program in Edmonton. Certain issues regularly come up when dealing with wills and powers of attorney. This program will hit 25 of those issues with advice or comments on each and references to resources for further […]

    $393.75 – $525.00
    In-Person

    Wills & EPAs – Commonly Occurring Issues (Edmonton)

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

    AboutFaculty 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. Certain issues regularly come up when dealing with wills and powers of attorney. This program will hit 25 of those issues with advice or comments on each […]

    $393.75 – $525.00
    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
    In-Person

    Practice Foundations: Cross-Examinations (Calgary)

    Holiday Inn & Suites Calgary South - Conference Centre 8360 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    About Faculty Accommodations About This is the registration page for Practice Foundations: Cross-Examinations in Calgary. This program is also being offered in Edmonton. Understanding and mastering the art of cross-examination […]

    $393.75 – $525.00
    Livestream

    Practice Foundations: Judicial Reviews (Livestream)

    AboutFaculty Focusing on the early years of practice, this program will explore the law of judicial review. It will also delve into mechanics and procedure, including statutory and common law […]

    $393.75 – $525.00
  • In-Person

    Practice Foundations: Cross-Examinations (Edmonton)

    Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel (formerly Sutton Place Hotel) 10235 101 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    About Faculty About This is the registration page for Practice Foundations: Cross-Examinations in Edmonton. This program is also being offered in Calgary. Understanding and mastering the art of cross-examination is […]

    $393.75 – $525.00
    Livestream

    Running an Effective Family Law Practice (Livestream)

    About Faculty Agenda About This is the livestream registration page for Running an Effective Family Law Practice. This program is also being offered in Edmonton. Family law lawyers face unique […]

    $393.75 – $525.00
    In-Person

    Running an Effective Family Law Practice (Edmonton)

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

    About Faculty Agenda About This is the registration page for Running an Effective Family Law Practice (Edmonton). This program is also being offered online via livestream. Family law lawyers face unique challenges […]

    $393.75 – $525.00
    Webinar

    A Year in Review: Judicial Treatment of the New Trustee Act (Webinar)

    AboutFaculty This year-in-review webinar will canvas the judicial and legislative treatment of the amended Trustee Act. Topics include: Additional amendments to the Trustee Act Recent amendments to the Estate Administration Act relating to duties of trustees Recent amendments to The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Regulation How the courts, counsel, and litigants have interpreted and applied the […]

    $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