Webinars – Law Society of Alberta

We offer a variety of webinars as an additional tool for you to consult on important topics:

Resource	Summary
Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Webinar	Trust Safety and Policy & Ethics host a webinar on the Law Society’s rule amendments regarding Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing.
Approved Legal Services Provider (ALSP) program	This session will help individuals and organizations who are involved in pro bono legal services to understand the ALSP program, its benefits and how an organization can become eligible for ALSP status.
Build Your Own Articles	Articling is no longer a one size fits all approach. There are a variety of opportunities for students to explore outside the traditional 12-month articling position.
Conflicts Essentials	Lawyers must understand how to recognize conflicts of interest, how to prevent them from occurring, and what might happen if they do occur.
Indigenous Education Series: TRC 101	Speaker: Professor Kathleen Mahoney, QC, University of Calgary, Faculty of Law
Indigenous Education Series: Guide for Lawyers Working with Indigenous Peoples	Speakers: David Nahwegahbow, Nahwegahbow Corbiere Racquel Fraser, Maurice Law
Law Firm Self-Report – Feb. 13, 2018	Updated information: The Law Firm Self-Report is going online. Effective November 8, 2017, it will be mandatory for law firms to e-file a completed Self-Report online via the Lawyer Portal.
Practice Management 101: Life Cycle of a File	The Practice Management team offers this recorded webinar on the basics of effective practice strategies from the beginning of a file through to the end. Join them for a discussion on these strategies that will increase your efficiency and decrease your risk.
Practice Management 101: Road to Retirement	The Practice Management Team discusses retiring from the practice of law. If you have questions about the process and timelines for winding up your practice, the team has strategies, resources and more to help you navigate this new stage of your career.
Practice Transition Videos	These webinars guide lawyers through important information, options and resources related to transition of their legal careers. The videos provide general information to lawyers who are starting their own firms; moving to another firm; planning to become inactive; or seeking to reinstate, retire or resign.
Proposed Amendments to the Legal Profession Act	For more information visit www.lawsocietylistens.ca.
Respectful Workplace Policy Webinar	Learn more about the Respectful Workplace Model Policy, why it was developed and tips on how to implement it at your firm or organization.
The Goods on Going Solo	Law office must-haves, best practices for file, time and financial management, how to draft a retainer and non-retainer agreement and more.