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Registration is open for the Federation of Law Societies 50th National Criminal Law Program (NCLP), scheduled to take place in Vancouver, BC from July 7-11, 2025. This year’s NCLP theme is Criminal Procedure, Ethics and Charter.

For more information, the detailed program schedule and to register, please visit NCLP Registration.

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Event Details

Time: 9 a.m.
Price: $475

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The Commonwealth Lawyers Association in partnership with the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom presents “The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) – updated Practices and Rules” with Laura Angus, Registrar of the JCPC and Daniel Waller, Court Change Programme Transition Lead.

In this webinar, the Registrar of the JCPC, Laura Angus, and Court Change Programme Transition Lead, Daniel Waller, will talk through the latest changes to JCPC practice and rules. They will give detailed guidance on working within the new Case Management Portal and take questions.

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Are you thinking about winding up and retiring in the next five years? The Law Society is hosting three in-person Retirement Information Sessions to help you plan for this next chapter with confidence.

The goal for retiring is to have you reach a position where your clients have been attended to and files have been closed or transferred, any trust monies have been managed and disbursed, and your status with the Law Society has been updated. These sessions will provide guidance on how to accomplish all of this and more, as well as how to set a realistic timeline to get you there.

Register for one of our Retirement Information Sessions in Calgary, Edmonton or Lethbridge at the links below. There is no cost to attend and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Law Society staff will be on-hand to present information about the steps needed for a successful transition to retirement, as well as answer any questions you may have. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Calgary
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
Law Society of Alberta Office – Treaty Rooms
#700, 333 – 11th Ave SW
Register for the Calgary session

Edmonton
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
Bell Tower – 4th Floor
10120 – 103 Ave NW
Register for the Edmonton session – WAITLIST (add your name to the waitlist and we will email you if a seat opens up)

Lethbridge
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 1 p.m.
Southern Alberta Ethnic Association – Round Street Room
421- 6 Ave S (free parking)
Register for the Lethbridge session

If you are not able to attend one of our in-person sessions, a recorded version of the presentation will be posted to our website after the in-person sessions are complete.

Other Retirement Resources

For more support with retirement, visit our website for resources such as the Retirement Guide and Business Continuity and Succession Plan Guide and Checklist.

You can also submit a request for a Practice Management Consultation and a Practice Management Counsel will contact you to schedule a telephone or Teams meeting. We are happy to discuss planning for retirement, succession planning, continuity planning, moving offices, or any other practice management questions you may have.

 

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In this full-day program, the Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) will cover five key cases relevant to five areas of family law.

Join LESA for robust discussions on:

• parenting;
• child support;
• spousal support;
• property;
• alternative Dispute Resolution; and
• bonus: The program will also cover key considerations for effective practice management and client management.

Event Details

Date: May 27, 2025
Time: 9 a.m.
Price: $475

Register to attend in-person or to watch the livestream.

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Understanding contempt is essential to preserving the integrity of the justice system. Join the Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) for an exploration of the law of contempt of court, where they’ll unravel the complexities of both criminal and civil contempt, including the elements of civil and criminal contempt, key cases, penalties and practical implications for legal professionals.

In this webinar, attendees will:

• review the Alberta Rules of Court applicable to civil contempt proceedings;
• consider the procedure for civil contempt proceedings and potential pitfalls to avoid;
• gain clarity as to the differences (and similarities) between civil and criminal contempt proceedings;
• canvass the scope of sanctions for contemnors and the possibility for enhanced or punitive costs; and
• explore the possibility of court enforcement of statutory laws under contempt or similar proceedings.

Event Details

Date: March 17, 2025
Time: 12 p.m.
Price: $95

Learn more and register here.

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Join Assist for their first Western Canadian Webinar for legal professionals in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.

If you are concerned about a colleague, a friend or loved one, but do not know how to talk to them about their drinking or substance use, join Assist for this online panel discussion. Experienced lawyers from Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia will share their wisdom and experience in navigating these important conversations.

This event is free of charge. Visit the Assist website for more information.

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Given the constant barrage of messages we filter through daily, we have become experts at identifying good communication from bad. Join us for a full-day, interactive workshop that will leverage your expertise as a recipient of communications, identify your communication style, and equip you with practical foundational skills that can take your own communications from good to great.

Event Details

Time: 9 a.m.
Price: $475

There is also a livestream option for this event. View livestream registration.

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What does 25 mean? In this full-day program, we’re going to cover 5 key cases relevant to 5 areas of family law. Join us for robust discussions on parenting, child support, spousal support, property, and alternative dispute resolution.

Bonus: We’ll also cover key considerations for effective practice management and client management.

Event Details

Time: 9 a.m.
Price: $475

There is also a livestream option for this event. View livestream registration.

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Build upon your already established understanding of M&As to elevate your representation of clients in transactions. This program is for lawyers who have more than five years of experience.

Event Details

Time: 9 a.m.
Price: $475

There is also a livestream option for this program. View Livestream Registration.