Fake Law Firm Alert – Lawman & Associates

October 22, 2020

The Law Society of Alberta (the Law Society) wants to alert the public and Alberta lawyers about a business, “Lawman & Associates”, purporting to be a law firm. The business operates a website at https://lawmanslaw.ca. The individuals associated with the business are falsely holding themselves as members of the Law Society and are offering legal services….

Leaving the Practice of Law

October 21, 2020

We will all face a time in our lives when we need to plan for retirement. In other cases, lawyers may need to step away from practice temporarily. This guide is intended to help lawyers navigate retiring or taking a leave of absence from practice. It does not apply to resignation applications for lawyers engaged…

Returning to Practice

October 21, 2020

Whether you have taken a few years off to care for children or other family members, to take a sabbatical, or to work outside the legal profession, returning to active practice after an extended hiatus can be daunting. This guide is intended to help you navigate the reinstatement process. You may also review the Law…

Notice

October 19, 2020

Notice

October 15, 2020

Bencher Election Candidate Profiles Now Available

October 13, 2020

The Law Society’s Bencher Election is approaching quickly as online voting will open on November 2 and run through November 16. Do you want to find out more about the candidates running for Bencher? We encourage you to review the candidate profiles before casting your ballot. Access to the voting website will be distributed by email on…

Notice

October 07, 2020