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Media Releases
| September 27, 2019 | Law Society of Alberta Responds to Issues in the Articling SystemThe Law Society of Alberta, in conjunction with the law societies of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, conducted two surveys in May through June 2019 to better understand the current state of the articling system across the three provinces. Read the statement. |
| October 11, 2018 | Government of Alberta Announces New Legal Aid Governance AgreementWorking closely with Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta, the Government of Alberta developed a new framework for Legal Aid Alberta to do their work. Read the statement. |
| May 23, 2018 | Robin Camp Reinstatement Application ApprovedFollowing a public hearing on November 17, 2017 and careful consideration through a public hearing process, Robin Camp’s application to be reinstated as a lawyer in Alberta was approved on May 22, 2018. Read the media statement. |
| October 11, 2017 | Law Society of Alberta Launches Public EngagementThe Law Society of Alberta would like to understand if Albertans face barriers when finding or getting legal help. Read the news release |
| February 15, 2017 | Shawn Beaver Disbarred Following Law Society HearingThe Law Society of Alberta (Law Society) announced today that Edmonton lawyer Shawn Beaver has been disbarred from practising law in Alberta following a formal disciplinary hearing. Read the news release. |
| November 28, 2016 | Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta v. Board of Governors of the University of Calgary AppealThe Law Society is pleased with the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to uphold the right of clients to have private and privileged communications with their lawyers. Read the media statement. |
| June 8, 2016 | Alberta Lawyers Support Fort McMurray Residents through Free Dial-a-Lawyer ServiceIn response to the wildfires in Fort McMurray and area, members of the access to justice community are partnering to offer legal assistance to those affected by the wildfires. Read the media statement |
| May 5, 2016 | Law Society of Alberta mourns the loss of lawyer Bill Code, QCThe Law Society of Alberta was saddened to hear of the passing of William Everett Code, QC, former Bencher and President (1981 – 1982) of the Law Society. Read the media statement. |
| April 4, 2016 | Law Society of Alberta mourns the loss of former Chief Justice Kenneth MooreThe Law Society of Alberta was saddened to hear of the passing of the Honourable Kenneth Moore, former Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. Read the media statement. |
| February 25, 2016 | Correction to Inaccuracies in Media Coverage Regarding Ezra LevantThe Law Society of Alberta would like to correct inaccurate information reported by the media regarding a disciplinary hearing scheduled for Mr. Ezra Levant next week in Calgary. Read the media statement. |
| November 27, 2015 | Legal Aid Alberta ReviewThe Law Society of Alberta commends Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Kathleen Ganley’s November 25 announcement of a review of legal aid services in the province. Read the media statement. |
| November 13, 2015 | The Results Are In: 39 Per Cent of Alberta’s Legal Profession Voted in Law Society’s First Entirely Online Election |
| October 31, 2014 | Province Takes First Step Toward Sustainable Legal Aid Funding |
| June 13, 2014 | Lawyer David Blott Disbarred Following Law Society’s Acceptance of ResignationThe Law Society of Alberta received, heard and approved an application for resignation in the face of discipline from Calgary lawyer David Blott. As a result, Mr. Blott is prohibited from practising law in Alberta. Read the media statement. |
| January 15, 2014 | Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Appoints New Public Representatives to Law Society BoardThe Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General has appointed two new Public Representatives, Glen Buick and Robert Dunster, to sit on the Law Society of Alberta’s Board. Read the news release. |
| March 14, 2013 | The Law Society of Alberta Addresses Inaccuracies in CBC News ReportThe Law Society of Alberta takes issue with several statements in a CBC News report aired and published March 12, 2013, regarding Mr. Arthur Kent and his dealings with our organization. Read the news release. |
| January 8, 2013 | Addendum to Law Society November 30, 2012 News Release |
| November 30, 2012 | Law Society Underlines Independent Complaint ProcessGiven the recent news articles related to the selection of lawyers to represent the Province of Alberta in tobacco court cases, questions have been raised as to how complaints against lawyers are dealt with by the Law Society of Alberta. Read the news release. |
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