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The Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) is hosting a Family Law Chambers session in-person in Edmonton and online on Jan. 28, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Effective chambers advocacy is critical in a family law practice. This program will explore issues that often arise in family law chambers and help lawyers develop strategies to address them.

Topics will include:

• Contested Chambers Applications
• Special Chambers Custody Applications
• Dealing with Self-Represented Partiers
• Emergency Protection Orders and King’s Bench Protection Orders
• Case Management
• Maintenance Enforcement and Child Support Recalculation Programs

To register to attend or learn more, visit LESA’s website.

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Join Alberta Law Libraries (ALL) for a free one-hour webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 at 12 p.m. to learn more about what ALL can do for you and your firm.

From remote access to the most relevant textbooks and legal databases to assistance with research, find out how Alberta Law Libraries can save you time and money. Topics will include everything from creating a library account and navigating the catalogue, to topical research guides and accessing ALL’s electronic resource collection.

Register to attend.

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The Saint Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild of Calgary is pleased to invite all judges, lawyers, paralegals, assistants, clerks and other members of the legal profession and related professions, as well as family and friends, to Calgary’s annual Red Mass, to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Bishop William McGrattan will preside, with a reception to follow in the St. Mary’s Cathedral Hall.

The featured guest speaker for the reception will be Justice Kevin Feehan of the Alberta Court of Appeal. Justice Feehan was appointed to the Alberta Court of Appeal on Jan. 31, 2019, after sitting as a judge of the Alberta Court of King’s Bench in Edmonton since 2016. Justice Feehan will be speaking about the topic of Faith and the Law.

Event Schedule

• 4:30 p.m. Gowning of judges and lawyers (Note: gowning is not necessary to attend or join the procession)
• 5 p.m. Mass (open to all)
• 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Catered reception featuring Justice Kevin P. Feehan
  The Red Mass is a Mass celebrated in honour of the legal profession as a vocation in the service of justice and the common good. It is an occasion for people employed in the administration of justice as judges, lawyers, paralegals, assistants, civic leaders and law students of all faiths to celebrate the beginning of the new judicial term and ask for blessing, strength, and enlightenment in the pursuit of justice for all.

The tradition of the Red Mass began in the Cathedral of Paris in 1245. The Red Mass was first celebrated in England around 1310, where it is still celebrated annually at Westminster Cathedral. The Red Mass was first celebrated in Canada in 1896, and was re-instituted in Calgary in 2015.

The Mass is free and open to all to attend, including the general public. However, a ticket is required for those members and invited guests who wish to attend the catered reception following the Mass. Each ticket to the reception comes with one complimentary drink ticket.

If you have any questions about the event or require financial assistance to purchase a ticket to the reception, please contact the Saint Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild of Calgary through the event registration page or by sending an email to calgary.stmlg@gmail.com.

Register to attend.

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Probono Law Alberta, the Canadian Bar Association and Goodlawyer are pleased to present Lawyers as Leaders: Breaking the Mold and Addressing Lawyer Mental Health, with guest speaker, Pauline Chan. The event will explore and discuss the critical issue of mental health within the legal profession. Your participation is encouraged for making this conversation impactful and meaningful.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 25
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: CBA’s Alberta Branch’s office at 777 8 Ave SW #710, Calgary AB, T2P 3R5

For more information to attend this event free of charge, register here.

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The Student Legal Assistance (SLA) 45th Anniversary Celebration will be hosted at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel. This special celebration promises to be a memorable evening as people come together to celebrate a significant milestone.

The evening will feature a gourmet reception, with various hot food stations, a signature drink, inspiring stories and special guest speakers. SLA’s 45th Anniversary Celebration will bring together members of the legal community, including SLA supporters, alumni, members of the judiciary, and other community members who share SLA’s dedication to access to justice, while providing experiential learning opportunities for our student caseworkers.

Event Details

Time: 6 p.m. cocktails / 7 p.m. reception
Price: $225
Contact information: mrubi@ucalgary.ca

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Join Assist for Hand-to-Hand, as their keynote speaker Michael Bryant shares his journey facing criminal charges arising from a motor vehicle fatality, maintaining resilience and finding hope.

Michael Bryant, Canadian lawyer, former Attorney General of Ontario and author, will share insights on overcoming personal and professional challenges building on his book, 28 Seconds: A True Story of Addiction, Tragedy and Hope. Michael faced criminal charges relating to a motor vehicle fatality and effectively had to rebut a presumption of guilt given his close connection to the justice system. Enjoy a delightful dinner, signature mocktails and an opportunity to connect with colleagues in a supportive and inspirational environment. Edmonton artist Gisele Denis will create a painting at this event which will then be auctioned to raised additional funds for Assist.

 

Schedule

5:30 p.m. Networking and Signature Mocktails (Two drink tickets included with each ticket purchase)

6:30 p.m. Dinner with the speaker to follow

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This webinar will explore areas of law that commonly require business valuations, and will further provide business valuation considerations that are unique to those specific areas of law.

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Understanding the rights, responsibilities, and considerations of birthparents in the adoption process is important for providing accurate and informed legal advice. This webinar will explore key aspects of adoptions and birthparents’ rights, and will examine developments in the area with a focus on a recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision, Re A. (Adoption), 2024 ABCA 203.

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Price: $455 + GST
Time: 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Legal support staff play a critical role in the civil litigation process. This program will examine civil procedure issues that legal support staff may encounter and identify practical strategies and solutions to address them. Presenters will also discuss the interplay between the technical requirements of the law of civil procedure and the day-to-day work of legal support staff.

Register for the Edmonton in-person session or the livestream.

*Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. Early bird pricing ends on October 22, 2024. This program is being recorded and will be available as an on-demand program subject to any issues with the recording.

If multiple people from your firm/organization would like to attend this program, please contact info@lesa.org for pricing. To receive discounted group pricing, you must contact LESA prior to the first registration from your firm.

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This year-in-review webinar will explore the various ways that the courts, counsel, and litigants have interpreted the Alberta Rules of Court. Additional information on topics will be added when available.