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As part of the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program, the Alberta Council of Womens Shelters in partnership with the Government of Canada is providing Danger Assessment Training to lawyers in Alberta.

The Danger Assessment (DA) tool assesses the level of danger a woman is in, including risk of being killed by a partner, and can validate experiences and help women stay safe(er) by creating a plan for moving forward. This tool can also assist those working with domestic abuse survivors to better understand the situation and how to best support survivors.

Lawyers are invited to participate in any of the below sessions:

• Jan. 17, 2023, from 9:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• Feb. 2, 2023, from 9:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• March 8, 2023, from 9:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• April 12, 2023, from 9:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• May 16, 2023, from 9:30 – 4:30 p.m.

The sessions will be hosted virtually and are free of charge. A certificate will be received upon completion of the training. 

Please note that registration is first come first served, as there are only 12 spots available for each training.

Register here.

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Jointly presented by the Law Society of Alberta and the Canadian Bar Association – Alberta, these prestigious awards shine a light on the outstanding contributions Alberta lawyers provide. The event will take place in Calgary on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at 11:30 a.m.

The Distinguished Service Awards recognize excellence in the below categories:

• Service to the Profession
• Service to the Community
• Legal Scholarship
• Pro Bono Legal Service
• Service in Promoting Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in the profession

The 2023 award winners will be announced in early January.

Learn more.

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Women in Law Leadership (WILL), in partnership with the University of Calgary Faculty of Law and the Law Society of Alberta, is pleased to present the Women in Law Leadership Education Program.

This collaborative and transformative program is designed to empower women in the law profession and help them:

• Build strong networks for success
• Strategically address barriers and challenges to career growth
• Develop leadership skills
• Lead effective and high-functioning teams

Program dates:

• Feb. 3 – 4, 2023
• Feb. 10 – 11, 2023
• Feb. 24, 2023

Program Fee: $4,500 – includes tuition, program materials, meals and completion certificate.

Application Deadline: The early bird deadline is Dec. 12, 2022, and the final deadline to apply is Jan. 9, 2023.

If you are a woman in law who would like to further your leadership journey, or if you know of someone who might be interested in this program, visit the WILL website for more information and to apply.

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The Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan (PATHS) is offering a four-day training event for Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Violence for Family Law Practitioners.

The training will provide an overview of the dynamics of domestic violence in the context of separation, divorce, and child custody and access. The event will be hosted virtually through Zoom over the span of Jan. 23 – 26, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. (CST) daily. A link and password will be sent out to registered participants prior to the training.

Price: $350

For more information and to register, visit the website.

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Key elements of ethical practice are recognizing conflicts of interest, understanding how to prevent them, and what might happen if they do occur. Join Practice Advisor, Elizabeth Aspinall, as she walks through common and complex scenarios to help lawyers understand when conflicts may arise and how to resolve them. This webinar will build on the 2017 webinar to address issues that the Alberta Lawyers Indemnity Association (ALIA) is seeing and issues specific to Crown or in-house lawyers.

Register to attend the free webinar on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 at 12 p.m. MT.

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Restorative Justice Week is Nov. 20 – 26, 2022.

Legal Aid Alberta in partnership with the Calgary John Howard Society is hosting a virtual information session on Nov. 21, 2022 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. to share firsthand insights about restorative justice.

In this virtual session you will:

• Receive an overview of restorative justice and common misconceptions
• Learn about the speakers’ experiences with the referral guidelines, process, and reporting system for Alberta’s Restorative Justice Pilot Project
• Hear from the lawyer with the first successful Calgary graduate from the pilot project about lessons learned

Learn more and register for this free event.

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Attend this interactive clinic hosted by the Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) on June 15, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (MT), for an in-depth look at pensions law in the context of family situations, particularly as it relates to the division of family property.

Attendees will have the opportunity to work through family law case files, where both parties have pensions, to develop strategies for addressing pension issues in matters involving the division of family property.

Price: 

•  $445 + GST

Register for the in-person session or live stream option.

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The Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) is hosting a number of programs in May.

Register for a program below, or view the full events calendar.

Date:	Topic:
May 4 – 7, 2023	LESA’s Refresher 2023: Family Law (Jasper)
May 12, 2023, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Practice Fundamentals: Questioning (Edmonton, in-person or live stream)
May 30, 2023, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Advising Tech-Enabled Startup Companies (Edmonton, in-person or live stream)
May 31, 2023, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Personal Injury and Insurance Update (Edmonton, in-person or live stream)

Visit the LESA website for more information.

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The Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) is hosting a number of programs in March.

Register for a program below, or view the full events calendar.

Date:	Topic:
March 9, 2023, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Practice Foundations: Wills (Edmonton, in-person or virtual live stream)
March 15, 2023, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Bankruptcy and Insolvency Essentials (Edmonton, In-person or virtual live stream)
March 16, 2023, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Municipal Law (Edmonton)

 

Visit the LESA website for more information.

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The Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) is hosting a number of programs in February.

Register for a program below, or view the full events calendar.

Date:	Topic:
Feb. 9, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (MT)	Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff (Edmonton)
Feb. 10, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (MT)	Effective Chambers Advocacy (Edmonton)
Feb. 23, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (MT)	Commercial and Corporate Transactions for Legal Support Staff (Calgary)
Feb. 24, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (MT)	Effective Chambers Advocacy (Calgary)

Visit the LESA website for more information.