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Register for a free one-hour webinar for legal professionals on new family violence cases hosted by the Access to Justice & Law Reform Institute. They will cover new cases related to coercive control, the indirect impact of family violence on children, and different types of “safe” parenting orders issued in the context of family violence. They will be distributing new materials on family violence and family law to registrants.

Event Details

Dates: Jan 14 and Jan 22
Time: 3 p.m. MT
Cost: Free

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We are pleased to welcome the Honourable Ritu Khullar, Chief Justice of Alberta and the Court of Appeal, the Honourable Kent Davidson, Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, and the Honourable James Hunter, Chief Justice of the Alberta Court of Justice, to hear directly from the Courts on topics that lawyers and students-at-law often wonder about. Law Society President, Stacy Petriuk, KC, will moderate a discussion about the importance of the rule of law in the legal system, trends related to civility and professionalism, and how lawyers can gain confidence in navigating court matters. There will also be time set aside for questions from attendees on related topics.

The Law Society has recently released a new Professionalism in the Courts resource which covers important details about preparing for court, formalities during court and communicating with the court that would be helpful to review in advance of the event. The Chief Justices will expand upon these topics and discuss more nuanced subject matter relating to civility and professionalism.

This will be a hybrid event hosted at the Law Society of Alberta office and on Zoom webinar. Please note: this event will not be recorded. Registration details are provided below.

Register for in-person attendance

Please note that in-person attendance is limited, and registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Where: Law Society of Alberta Office
Suite 700
333 11th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2R 1L9

When: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026
Noon – 1:45 p.m.

Register: Register here.

The presentation will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. A light lunch will be served at noon and attendees must be seated by no later than 12:30 p.m. to avoid disruption. Please include any dietary restrictions in your registration form.

Register for the webinar

Register here.
Zoom Webinar
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.

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After ten years of the Prosecution of Animal Abuse conference, they have decided to change things up this year.

This year, the conference will bring together students who are interested in animal abuse prosecutions and new professionals who may be unfamiliar with animal abuse files and how to deal with them, in a two-day virtual event that we hope will engage, inform and inspire a new generation.

Registration is officially open for the Prosecution of Animal Abuse: Student Symposium, taking place Wednesday, Jan. 14 and Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.

This two-day event brings together students and emerging professionals in law, law enforcement, veterinary medicine, and animal welfare for an engaging and practical learning experience focused on the investigation and prosecution of animal cruelty cases.

Designed to inform and inspire the next generation of leaders in this field, the symposium will cover key topics such as:

• How animal abuse cases progress through the justice system
• Collaboration between Crowns, animal welfare officers, and police
• The use of expert witness testimony in animal cruelty prosecutions

Whether you’re pursuing a career in animal law or simply want to better understand the role your field plays in animal protection, this event is an invaluable opportunity to connect with experts and peers who share your passion.

Be part of a national conversation shaping the future of animal protection and justice!

SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS

REGISTER HERE

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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 down how AI-driven technology and workflow automation can revolutionize your practice, with topics including:

• Automate contract drafting with AI for speed and precision
• Integrate document management and compliance tools
• Streamline workflows from initiation to renewal

Event Details

Time: Noon
Cost: $95

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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 your life easier (and that of your mutual clients). In this course we review the contract line by line with a focus on common problems that arise.

This program is intended for lawyers, paralegals, conveyancers, and other legal support staff who regularly deal with residential real estate transactions.

Event Details

Time: 9 a.m.
Cost: $545

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Do you conduct workplace investigations or other administrative investigation functions? Are you looking to enhance your practice and develop practical skills? Join the Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) for a unique opportunity in this hands-on, two-day workshop designed especially for lawyers in collaboration with Veritas Solutions, one of Canada’s premier administrative investigation and training firms. Veritas Solutions has trained thousands of HR professionals and other administrative investigators, including lawyers, on how to conduct highly effective and legally defensible investigations.

Utilizing and expanding on established investigation principles, this course will address:

• Principles of legally defensible investigations including investigator selection and biases, principles of natural justice and procedural fairness and legal conflicts of interest.
• Investigation planning and case management including techniques on how to clearly establish the scope and incidents and begin to plan specific areas of investigation and lines of questioning.
• Trauma informed investigation interviewing including an understanding of trauma and its impact on issues of credibility, interview approaches and the elicitation of maximum information.
• Understanding person-on-person allegations of misconduct including an examination of the evolution of law and case law, and defining the elements related to harassment, bullying, sexual harassment and human rights discrimination.
• Investigating high conflict, querulous, vexatious and dark triad personalities including how to identify dark triad personalities/high conflict persons and create strategies and techniques to investigate cases involving manipulation, deceit and counter-allegations effectively and successfully.
• Conducting credibility assessments including case law and the systematic application of ten credibility factors.
• Investigation analysis and findings including the application of an analytical two-pronged test, balancing the probabilities and coming to a definitive finding that withstands the highest level of legal scrutiny.
• Working through a case study, the course will culminate in participants applying principles in mock investigation interviews, where they will assess credibility and come to legally defensible findings on the allegations.

Online registration is available for the live broadcast only. This program is not being recorded and will not be made available as an on-demand program.

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Strengthen your practice with training that enhances how you support clients experiencing sexual violence. First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse Training builds your ability to respond compassionately and appropriately, while helping you navigate disclosures in a trauma-informed way.

Equip yourself with practical tools that improve client trust, safety and communication – skills that benefit every area of legal practice.

Developed by the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services, this training is intended to build the capacity of professionals, paraprofessionals and community members to respond effectively to disclosures of sexual abuse, assault and harassment.

Event Details

Time: 9 a.m.
Price: $299

Register to attend.

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Are you an assistant, paralegal or legal professional looking to understand the fundamentals of criminal law? This webinar provides a practical overview of the criminal process, from the moment of arrest to final sentencing. Topics include:

• police procedures, such as arrest, charges and release orders;
• essential documents, including warrants, bail conditions and sentencing forms; and
• court procedures at each stage leading to sentencing.

Event Details

Time: noon
Price: $95

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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 of attachment theory and why it is important and applicable to family law;
• how attachment needs impact the presentation of realistic estrangement and “alienation”;
• types of trauma children experience within these dynamics;
• long term implications of childhood trauma; and
• why it is important to ask the right questions and/or defer to/consult with a trauma informed mental health expert.

Event Details

Time: noon
Price: $325

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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 why?

Event Details

Time: noon
Price: $95