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Edmonton | October 03, 2024
The Players de Novo, a talented gaggle of lawyers and judges, have now produced more than 16 plays to rave reviews. They’ve raised over one million dollars for the Edmonton theatre community and the Victoria School Foundation.
They are hosting a casting call for the Stephen Sondheim Musical: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, which will debut on May 9, 2025.
Low key auditions will be held the evening of October 9th and 10th – come sing any song you want (without a major audience).
Interested? Contact Amy Lind at Lind@libertylaw.ca for more information and to arrange a time slot for your debut!
Read their poster for more information.
The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers – Western Chapter is pleased to present its 7th Annual Diversity in the City on November 19, 2024.
Are you a slave to your precedents? Have you stopped to think about the effects of the various provisions in your precedents? Are there things you should be considering when negotiating clauses on behalf of your clients? Do your precedents protect your clients’ interests? Do they protect you? This program will go beyond a cursory review of standard commercial agreements and dive into clauses that can make or break a deal.
Price: $95
Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m.
In recent years, the Alberta courts have provided counsel with helpful guidance for solicitors and litigators practising in condominium law. This webinar explores some of these recent legal developments and considers their practical implications. The cases discussed will include comments on the application of condominium bylaws in relation to legal claims, the different obligations that flow to condominium corporations, the type of evidence that is required where unit owners bring claims of improper conduct, and the validity of caveats in the face of limitation periods.
Visit the LESA website for more details on the webinar.
*Please Note: Program formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. This program is being recorded and will be available as an on-demand program subject to any issues with the recording.
If multiple people from your firm/organization would like to attend this program, please contact info@lesa.org for pricing. To receive discounted group pricing, you must contact LESA prior to the first registration from your firm.
The Humane Canada’s Justice and Legislative Affairs Program (formerly the Criminal Justice System Reform Program) signature event for prosecutors and those who work with them is the 10th annual Prosecution of Animal Abuse Conference, will be happening online again this year on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th, 2024.
Some of the session speakers and highlights of this year’s conferences include:
The Prosecution for Animal Abuse Conference brings together Crown Prosecutors, law enforcement and other allied professionals to share information and resources about animal cruelty and the Violence Link (the relationship between animal abuse and human abuse) in order to ensure that crimes against animals are prosecuted effectively and efficiently.
Registration is now open! You can learn more about the conference and purchase tickets here.
Noon – 1 p.m.
The Association of Collaborative Professionals (Calgary) are pleased to present an insightful webinar exploring Collaborative Practice, a growing career alternative for university students, articling students, and recent graduates pursing careers in law, psychology, social work and financial services. Attendees will discover a unique career opportunity that blends their skills with a team-based approach to conflict resolution.
At this program for Alberta construction litigators, participants will catch up on new developments in the construction dispute landscape, including recent trends in dispute resolution, surety and lien law, while adding tools to your advocacy arsenal.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024
Time: 1 – 4:30 p.m. with complimentary post-program cocktail reception afterward
Location: Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel, 110 9 Avenue SE
Discussion Topics:
This event is open to anyone who would like to register and attend.
The Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) is hosting a Family Law Chambers session in-person in Edmonton and online on Jan. 28, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Effective chambers advocacy is critical in a family law practice. This program will explore issues that often arise in family law chambers and help lawyers develop strategies to address them.
Topics will include:
To register to attend or learn more, visit LESA’s website.
Join Alberta Law Libraries (ALL) for a free one-hour webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 at 12 p.m. to learn more about what ALL can do for you and your firm.
From remote access to the most relevant textbooks and legal databases to assistance with research, find out how Alberta Law Libraries can save you time and money. Topics will include everything from creating a library account and navigating the catalogue, to topical research guides and accessing ALL’s electronic resource collection.
The Saint Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild of Calgary is pleased to invite all judges, lawyers, paralegals, assistants, clerks and other members of the legal profession and related professions, as well as family and friends, to Calgary’s annual Red Mass, to be held on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Bishop William McGrattan will preside, with a reception to follow in the St. Mary’s Cathedral Hall.
The featured guest speaker for the reception will be Justice Kevin Feehan of the Alberta Court of Appeal. Justice Feehan was appointed to the Alberta Court of Appeal on Jan. 31, 2019, after sitting as a judge of the Alberta Court of King’s Bench in Edmonton since 2016. Justice Feehan will be speaking about the topic of Faith and the Law.
The tradition of the Red Mass began in the Cathedral of Paris in 1245. The Red Mass was first celebrated in England around 1310, where it is still celebrated annually at Westminster Cathedral. The Red Mass was first celebrated in Canada in 1896, and was re-instituted in Calgary in 2015.
The Mass is free and open to all to attend, including the general public. However, a ticket is required for those members and invited guests who wish to attend the catered reception following the Mass. Each ticket to the reception comes with one complimentary drink ticket.
If you have any questions about the event or require financial assistance to purchase a ticket to the reception, please contact the Saint Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild of Calgary through the event registration page or by sending an email to calgary.stmlg@gmail.com.
Edmonton | October 03, 2024
Webinar | October 04, 2024
Edmonton and Online | October 08, 2024
Edmonton | October 09, 2024 - October 10, 2024
Online | October 09, 2024
Kananaskis | October 18, 2024 - October 19, 2024
Virtual | October 25, 2024
Calgary | October 29, 2024
Calgary | October 30, 2024
Calgary | October 30, 2024
Calgary | November 06, 2024
Calgary | November 06, 2024
Calgary | November 10, 2024
Calgary | November 18, 2024 - November 22, 2024
Calgary | November 19, 2024
Edmonton and Online | November 22, 2024
Online | November 27, 2024
Calgary | November 28, 2024 - November 29, 2024
Virtual | November 28, 2024 - November 29, 2024
Edmonton and livestream | December 11, 2024
Edmonton in-person and online | January 28, 2025
Victoria, BC | April 10, 2025 - April 12, 2025
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