Thursday, March 31, 2011

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In this issue:
• Bencher Recruitment
• March 2011 Advisory: About Sole Practitioners & Small Firms

Bencher Recruitment

The Law Society of Alberta is mandated to govern the legal profession in the public interest. Lawyers throughout the province are elected to sit as Benchers to fulfill that mandate. The next Bencher election will be held in November 2011.

The contribution of lawyers to Law Society governance in the public interest is of critical importance to self-regulation. Lawyers from all communities, practice and work areas, firm sizes and geographic locations are encouraged to run for election as Bencher.

Bencher Election Information Sessions

The Law Society will be holding Bencher Election Information Sessions across the province from April through August. The information sessions will be hosted by current and past Benchers of the Law Society. Experienced Benchers will provide insights on the Law Society’s public interest governance mandate and the role of Benchers. Information on the electoral process and running for Bencher will also be provided.

The first information session will be held in Edmonton on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald, Wedgewood Room, immediately following a short Annual General Meeting scheduled for 5:00 p.m. to which all members of the profession are welcome. Notice of upcoming Bencher Election Information Sessions in other cities will be provided shortly.

For more information, please visit www.lawsociety.ab.ca

March 2011 Advisory: About Sole Practitioners & Small Firms

This issue of the Advisory highlights how the Law Society of Alberta's strategic goals support sole practitioners and small firms.  

Articles include:

• New Executive Elected for 2011 - 2012,
• Distinguished Service Awards Celebrate Excellence in Legal Profession,
• Profile of Sole Practitioners and Small Firms from Survey,
• Alternative Law Firms Leverage Technology to Meet Client Needs,
• A Summary of Disciplinary Matters.

Read the March 2011 Advisory online at www.lawsociety.ab.ca

To request a hard copy, please email: feedback@lawsociety.ab.ca

Edmonton Office Opens in New Location on April 4, 2011

Effective April 4, 2011, the Law Society of Alberta's Edmonton office will be located at:

Bell Tower
Suite 800
10104 - 103 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 0H8

Please note that:

Our Edmonton telephone number is unchanged and remains: 780-429-3343.

Our Edmonton fax number is unchanged and remains: 780-424-1620.

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www.lawsociety.ab.ca
Law Society of Alberta
Calgary Office
Suite 500, 919 11th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2R 1P3
Phone: 403-229-4700

Edmonton Office
201 10060 Jasper Avenue,
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3R8
Phone: 780-429-3343

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