Administering an Alberta estate becomes more complex when the personal representative lives outside the province—or outside Canada altogether. As families become increasingly mobile and geographically dispersed, these situations are more common and present unique legal and practical challenges.

This webinar explores the legal requirements, procedural hurdles and practical considerations involved when personal representatives are based abroad. Learn how to navigate bonding requirements, tax and residency issues, communication challenges, and cross-border coordination.

Event Details

Time: Noon
Cost: $95

Family Mediation Canada is hosting an upcoming webinar on child-inclusive mediation. Child-inclusive mediation is an important and increasingly used practice in family dispute resolution. This session will examine why child-inclusive mediation should be used in ADR practice and explore the opportunities and challenges associated with this approach. Drawing on recent Canadian research funded by the Law Foundation of Ontario – including a national survey of mediators and a Peel Region pilot involving the Office of the Children’s Lawyer and Peel Family Mediation Services – the presenters will examine what the findings suggest for practice and where further training and guidance may be needed.

Presenters

Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, PhD, RSW, LL.M
Adjunct Research Professor, King’s University College at Western University
A nationally recognized researcher with over 30 years of clinical experience working with children and families in high-conflict disputes.

Nicholas Bala, BA, JD, LL.M
Faculty of Law, Queen’s University
A leading Canadian expert on legal issues affecting children, youth, and families in the justice system.

Event Details

Time: 11 a.m. MST
Cost: None

Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) is hosting a two-part webinar series this February to help lawyers enhance their knowledge and skills in handling Emergency Protection Orders (EPOs). With demand for EPO services continuing to rise — LAA assisted with approximately 2,900 files in fiscal year 2024-2025 — this training is highly encouraged for all lawyers who assist with EPO files.

Part one is on Feb. 6 from 8:30 a.m. – noon and part two is on Feb. 20 from 8:30 a.m. – noon

Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) is launching a three-part webinar series for lawyers exploring the intersection of mental health and criminal law, sharing practical knowledge, insights and real-world experience from seasoned LAA staff and roster lawyers.

Part one, on Jan. 16, features Amna Qureshi, LAA staff lawyer, and Gillian Shiskin, LAA roster lawyer, who will provide practical guidance on distinguishing mental illness from unfitness, conducting interviews with patience and navigating ethical challenges when a client’s account conflicts with reality.

Event Details

Time: Noon
Cost: None

Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) is hosting a virtual education session for lawyers on Friday, Jan. 23 from 1 – 4 p.m. on psychological testing used in various types of child welfare capacity assessments.

The session will feature Dr. Valerie Massey, clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist, and Ashley V. Massey, psychometrist.

This session will cover psychological tests commonly used in assessments — when they are most appropriate, what is involved in the testing, how results are standardized and how to challenge them.

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

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.

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

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

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