Register for our Conflicts Essentials Webinar on Thursday, September 21 from noon – 1 p.m.

Lawyers must understand how to recognize conflicts of interest, how to prevent them from occurring, and what might happen if they do occur. In this webinar, our Practice Advisors will cover:

• What is a Conflict of Interest?
• Types of conflicts and discussion of case law
• Advance waivers and ethical screens
• Lawyer – client conflicts
• Transferring between law firms
• Conflict management systems

More information on Conflicts can be found in our newest module on the Small Firm Practice Course.

NorQuest College will partner with the Canadians for a Civil society to present a Canada 150 Speaker Series on the Five Pillars of a Civil Society. Keynote speaker will be the Right Hon. Beverly McLachlin, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. Join them in creating a shared vision of Canada for the next 150 years.

Lawyers from around Calgary will gather at City Hall to volunteer and provide half an hour of free legal advice to Calgarians in areas of the law. As a fundraiser, Advice-A-Thon volunteer lawyers will collect donation pledges that will be utilized to support the free legal services that are provided all year by Calgary Legal Guidance.

Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society is hosting its annual Walk for Wellness in Red Deer on September 21. The walk is open to all lawyers, law students, their guests, and the public with the purpose of bringing people out of their offices during the lunch hour to do something healthy, as a group. Walk for Wellness poster.

Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society is hosting its annual Walk for Wellness in Red Deer on September 7. The walk is open to all lawyers, law students, their guests, and the public with the purpose of bringing people out of their offices during the lunch hour to do something healthy, as a group. Walk for Wellness poster.

Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society is hosting its annual Walk for Wellness in Lethbridge on September 12. The walk is open to all lawyers, law students, their guests, and the public with the purpose of bringing people out of their offices during the lunch hour to do something healthy, as a group. Walk for Wellness poster.

Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society is hosting its annual Walk for Wellness in Red Deer on September 20. The walk is open to all lawyers, law students, their guests, and the public with the purpose of bringing people out of their offices during the lunch hour to do something healthy, as a group. Walk for Wellness poster.

Sixty Edmonton lawyers will gather at Edmonton City Hall and volunteer to give a half an hour of free legal advice in all areas. Advice-A-Thon is a fundraiser to support the free legal services that are provided by the Edmonton Community Legal Centre. Lawyers will be collecting donation pledges before the event.

Time: 6 p.m.

During the month of September, pro bono organizations across Alberta will be showcasing the work they do. In conjunction with this effort, the University of Alberta Faculty of Law is hosting Pro Bono Presentation Night 2.0 – an opportunity for lawyers and law students to gather together to celebrate, reflect on, and ask questions about pro bono law. We invite you to join the conversation. Questions can be directed to Anna Lund.

The Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta has announced that a draft of the revised Family Practice Note 2 is available. The Court is requesting suggestions or comments regarding its structure and content. The CBA Family Section (North) is facilitating an informal meeting to provide an opportunity for all members of the family bar to provide feedback directly to Madam Justice Yungwirth regarding the draft Practice Note 2.