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LESA’s Fall 2023 In-Person/Livestream Programs
LESA is hosting many exciting professional development opportunities throughout the 2023-2024 educational calendar year. This blog post spotlights our upcoming in-person/livestream programs planned for the fall. Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces Search & Seizure and Digital Spaces explores the boundaries of privacy under section 8 of the Charter of …
Program Announcement | Practice Foundations: Estate Administration
This program will examine estate administration procedures for “standard” estates and highlight potential issues for estates with unique considerations; identify common challenges and traps in estate administration and develop strategies to resolve or prevent them; explore ethical issues that can arise during estate administration, including conflicts of interest, confidentiality and …
LESA’s Fall 2023 Webinars
September marks the start of a new educational calendar year and we’re excited to host a variety of professional development programs this fall. In addition to our online programs (webinars and livestreams) we are hosting several in-person programs, including two multi-day feature programs hosted in Calgary (Mediation of Family & …
New Program Announcement: Estate Planning Essentials for Elderly Clients
Unique legal and ethical considerations arise for wills and estates practitioners working with elderly clients. Join us this fall for a webinar that explores common issues in the estate planning process for aging clients, red flags practitioners should be aware of, and effective strategies to ensure that lawyers meet their …
Legal Research Skills for Internationally Trained Lawyers
If you, or someone you know, is an internationally trained lawyer check out our newest addition to our fall programs lineup. Legal research is an integral part of a lawyer’s practice. This webinar will provide strategies and best practices when conducting legal research in Alberta. Presented by Joan Bilsland (corporate …
Shedding Light on our Common Humanity
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 …
Practice Foundations: Estate Administration
If you are a newly called lawyer practicing in the area of wills and estates, or if you are looking to revisit the basics, join us for a foundational program designed to help you excel in your practice. Program Details Choose to register for either our in-person program in Edmonton, …
Dealing with High Conflict Personalities
Understanding how to connect with, manage, and respond to high conflict personalities is critical for today’s lawyers. Behaviours that increase conflict can occur it many different settings, including legal disputes, divorce, in the workplace, or in personal relationships. This full-day program is designed to help you gain insight and confidence …
