Pro Bono Law Alberta Looks to the Future

July 27, 2021

After a challenging 2020 altered the pro bono landscape in Alberta, the past few months have seen the slow return of more traditional practice, with the opening of courts, clinics and some firms returning to the office. It would be tempting to think that this return to “normal” would be a relief for the pro…

ALIAlert – Lawyer’s Digging Unearths Construction Equipment Scam

July 23, 2021

Volunteers Needed to Develop Competency Framework for Alberta Lawyers

July 15, 2021

In alignment with the Law Society of Alberta (the Law Society) Strategic Plan and in follow up to the 2019 articling surveys and the Lawyer Licensing and Competence in Alberta Report, the Lawyer Competence Committee (LCC) is beginning work on developing a competency framework for Alberta lawyers that will lay the foundation for future programs…

Former Bencher Appointed to Provincial Court

July 13, 2021

Congratulations to the Honourable Judge Sandra Mah, former Law Society Bencher, who was appointed to the Provincial Court on July 8, 2021. For the past 18 years, Sandra has been a volunteer with the Law Society, serving on multiple committees, task forces and as an adjudicator. She was elected as a Bencher in 2020. We…

Iris Barry Yake Robe Bank Update

July 13, 2021

Calgary lawyers can now access and drop-off donations of freshly dry-cleaned gowns and waistcoats at the Iris Barry Yake Robe Bank in the Calgary Courthouse, in the Barrister’s Lounge by the Calgary Bar Association board room. If you have an questions, please contact Katrina Edgerton-McGhan at 403.999.4714. In Edmonton, the Iris Barry Yake Robe Bank…

Congratulations 2020 Recognition of Service Recipients

July 13, 2021

The Law Society’s Recognition of Service Program honours long-standing lawyers in Alberta for their contributions to the legal profession. We would like to congratulate the 30-year and 50-year recipients for reaching this important milestone in their legal career. For more information on the Recognition of Service program, click here.

New Resource: Legal Ethics in a Digital Context

July 07, 2021

The Canadian Bar Association (CBA)’s Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee has prepared new guidance on legal ethics in technology. Technology has become an important part of contemporary legal practice. Lawyers should be able to recognize when using technology is needed to provide a legal service effectively and understand how to use technology responsibly and…