“My Experience” Project Submissions Shared

March 30, 2021

During the Fall of 2020, the Law Society’s “My Experience” Project invited lawyers and students to share their stories where racial discrimination or stereotyping impacted their legal career. The experiences shared by participants are concerning and paint a disappointing picture of how discrimination and harassment continue to impact Alberta lawyers and students. We are appreciative…

Trust Account Fraud Update

March 30, 2021

In September 2020, the Law Society provided a report to lawyers regarding the prevalence of fraudulent activity reported to the Trust Safety department from January through August 2020. As we wrap up Fraud Awareness Month, law firms continue to be a target for fraudsters. Although fraud cannot be fully prevented, certain steps can be taken…

Notice

March 29, 2021

Bencher Profile Series: Elizabeth Hak

March 25, 2021

The 2020 Bencher Election resulted in the most diverse board both in terms of ethnicity and primary areas of practice in the Law Society’s history. In addition, the non-lawyer voices and issues that are constantly interacting with the legal profession – are essential to the protection of the public interest – and are codified in…

Bencher Profile Series: Ryan Anderson, QC

March 25, 2021

Ryan Anderson, QC, is keen to continue his second Bencher term representing the different pressures and responsibilities that come along with practising in smaller firms, cities and rural communities. “I come from a small town and I feel like there’s a need for me to be able to meet the needs of that community, not…

Iris Barry Yake Posthumous Bar Call & Memorial Robe Bank

March 23, 2021

The Law Society of Alberta has approved the posthumous bar admission of Iris Barry Yake. Her bar admission ceremony is taking place on April 9, 2021 at 12:45 p.m. in Virtual Courtroom 07 via Webex. Ms. Barry Yake’s Life and Legacy Ms. Barry Yake received a bachelor of arts degree in 1950 from the University…

Alberta Legal Technology Conference

March 22, 2021