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Personal Injury Law (South)

Impairment Ratings on Trial: Demystifying the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment for Effective Litigation

Presenter: Dr. Michael Boucher
We will provide a practical, litigation-focused analysis of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, with emphasis on how impairment ratings are derived, where they are frequently misunderstood, and how those misunderstandings affect their reception in court.

Wills, Estates & Trusts

General Tax Risks and Concerns for Estates

Presenters: Jeffrey Z.H. Tran & S. Dane Zobell
Canada taxes people on death, and in some cases, after death. This presentation aims to highlight the major taxation issues that may occur when and after an individual passes away, including the major risks that practitioners should be aware of when advising clients and estates.

Criminal Justice (South)

Domestic Violence Court Roundtable

Presenters: Justice J.D. Williams, Tara Wells & Joe Nahman
A robust discussion about the Calgary Domestic Violence Court. The Calgary Domestic Violence court has been in operation since May of 2000 and uses a collaborative and treatment-based model to address the root causes of domestic violence while focusing on the safety and wellbeing of the victim and families.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (South)

Year-End Social and Networking

Year-End Section Wrap Up - Let’s get together to reflect on the past year and foster stronger connections. This will be a great opportunity to network, share stories from the past year and discuss ideas for our Section for the next year and beyond. Please join us for some food and drinks.

Real Property Residential Web

Restrictive Covenants

Presenters: Jim Reich
An overview of Restrictive Covenants, including a discussion of the contractual warranty in the AREA contract, closing concerns and the process of removing or amending covenants on title.

Commercial Property & Leasing (North)

Coffee & Conversation: 50 Years of Legal Practice with Dick Haldane, K.C.

Presenter: Dick Haldane, K.C.
Join the Commercial Property & Leasing and Municpal Law North Sections for a coffee social and fireside chat with Dick Haldane, K.C., a distinguished practitioner with over fifty years of practice in commercial real estate and municipal law. Come early or stay a little late to socialize and enjoy bottomless lattes, tea and chai lattes and flavoured drinks both hot and cold from YEG Cappuccino.

Business Law (South)

Top 10 Tax Nasties

Presenters: Aasim Hirji & Evan Crocker
This presentation highlights some of the tax traps commonly encountered with common commercial, estate, and real estate transactions.

Constitutional & Human Rights Law (North)

SECRET, NOT SACRED: Constitutional Limitations on the Protection of Cabinet Confidences Under the Access to Information Act

Presenters: Prof. Yan Campagnolo & Prof. Vincent Kazmierski
The presenters explore the impact of the Supreme Court of Canada’s recognition of the constitutional protection for access to government information and avenues for securing that protection more effectively.

Technology & Intellectual Property (South)

Recent Case Law and Landmark Developments in Canadian Intellectual Property Law

Presenters: Robbie Nissen & Robert D. McDonald K.C.,
This webinar will provide a timely overview of recent case law and key developments shaping intellectual property law in Canada. Our two panelists will present and discuss significant decisions across areas such as copyright, trademarks, and patents, highlighting emerging legal trends and their practical implications.

Insurance Law (South)

Low-Speed Collisions and Injury Causation: A Biomechanical Perspective

Presenter: Chad E. Gooyers
Please join us for a webinar on the biomechanical assessment of low-speed motor vehicle collisions, including rear, side, frontal, and sideswipe engagements.

CBA Alberta

Inns of Court - Red Deer

Effective Lawyering: Problems, Procrastination, Planning, and Process

CBA Alberta

CBA Alberta Section Executive Workshop | Edmonton

Join us for our Spring Workshop to begin planning for the upcoming Section year and work on materials due in mid-June. Use this working session to align with your team, connect with other Sections, and explore opportunities for joint programming, with time built in for networking over lunch.

CBA Alberta

CBA Alberta Section Executive Workshop | Calgary

Join us for our Spring Workshop to begin planning for the upcoming Section year and work on materials due in mid-June. Use this working session to align with your team, connect with other Sections, and explore opportunities for joint programming, with time built in for networking over lunch.

Small, Solo & General Practice (South)

The Tax Consequences of Building and Exiting Your Practice

Presenter: Jos Herman
The Section meeting will include tax tips and traps, tax planning considerations, exit, retirement, and estate considerations.

Privacy & Access Law (South)

Privacy Career Roundtable Discussion

Presenters: Cassidy Bishop, Nishi Malik & Erika Carrasco
We have an excellent group of lawyers from both in-house and private practice. The discussion will focus on careers in privacy law and then move to more general discussion about the future of privacy law in light of technological advancements.

Labour & Employment Law (North)

Drug & Alcohol Policies at Work: Key Developments, Privacy & Human Rights

Presenters: Daisy Feehan & Tracy Zimmer
Please join us for a webinar on workplace drug and alcohol policies in unionized and non-unionized settings, including recent legal developemnts and key human rights and privacy considerations.

Insolvency Law (South)

Creditor-Driven CCAA Proceedings and Beyond

Presenters: Tiffany Bennett & Dana Gaspar
This Section meeting will include a look into the legal basis for creditor-driven CCAAs, a review of recent cases, and discussion of the practical considerations for practitioners involved in such proceedings, including monitor’s granted enhanced powers.

Immigration Law (South)

Port of Entry Processes with Duncan Paisley, CBSA Officer

Presenters: Duncan Paisley
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from Duncan Paisley, a senior CBSA officer on port of entry processes, including work permits, flagpoling, TRPs, rehabilitation, and PR requirements.

CBA Alberta

Inns of Court | Calgary

Common and avoidable mistakes- Perspectives from the Bench

Privacy & Access Law (North)

Privacy & Access: Social + Case Law Review

Presenters: Steve Hughes & James Work
Please join us in-person for a special combined Social + Privacy Case Law Review section meeting. Catch up with your colleagues while catching up on key privacy & access decisions. Featuring a bottomless coffee cart with special add-ins!

In-House Lawyers (South)

Navigating Geopolitical Risk: Practical Guidance for In-House Counsel

Presenters: John Boscariol & Jillian Frank
Join us to better understand when geopolitical issues become compliance or governance challenges—and how legal teams can lead in identifying and mitigating these risks.

Labour & Employment Law (North)

Spring Social

Join us at Campio Brewing Co. for networking, drinks, and food.

Family Law (South)

Brain Story – The Resilience Scale Masterclass

Presented in collaboration with the Palix Foundation and the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative, the CBA Family Law (South) Section invites you to attend at Brain Story Resilience Scale Masterclass on May 29, 2026. Registration is complimentary for CBA members.

Municipal Law (South)

Lost and Found: The Municipal Role in Dealing with Unclaimed and Vested Property

Presenter: Marny Paul
This presentation explores the municipal role in managing and returning unclaimed property under Alberta’s Unclaimed Personal Property and Vested Property Act. Issues addressed will include the legal framework governing custody and reporting, obligations, practical challenges, compliance requirements, and best practices.

CBA Alberta

Leaders Edge for Lawyers: Compassion in Practice

Presenter(s): Jennie Gilbert
Post-pandemic work environments have become increasingly transactional, which can erode connection and lead to reduced input, delayed communication, and weaker judgment. This session reframes compassion as a leadership skill, showing how intentional listening and small shifts in connection improve trust, engagement, and overall performance without lowering expectations.

Child & Youth Law (South)

Alberta Court of Justice Family and Youth Division South Town Hall

Presenters: Justice Tracy Davis & Jonathan Tieman
Join us for an interactive town hall discussion with the Alberta Court of Justice and justice system partners on best practices, court operations, and professionalism for family law practitioners.

Child & Youth Law (South)

A Social Evening of Drinks, Appetizers, and Great Conversations!

Join us for an evening of connection and conversation! Enjoy a drink and light snacks while mingling with your fellow Child & Youth (South) Section Subscribers and special guests.

Family Law (North)

Family Law (North) Year-End Social

Labour & Employment Law (South)

Litigating Employment Cases in the ABKB: Observations From the Bench

Presenter: The Honourable Justice Michael A. Marion
The Honourable Justice Michael A. Marion will discusses employment cases in the King’s Bench and gives the Alberta employment bar some insights into effective and ineffective advocacy.

Health Law (South), Personal Injury Law (South)

Case Law: Year in Review & Social

Presenter: Craig Gillespie
Join us for our annual Year-End Case Law Review featuring key updates in injury, insurance, and health law followed by a social reception with wine, cocktails, and appetizers.

Health Law (South), Personal Injury Law (South)

Case Law: Year in Review

Presenter: Craig Gillespie
Join us for our annual Year-End Case Law Review as as the presenter highlights the key cases shaping injury, insurance, and health law.

Young Lawyers (South)

Bench & Bar Reception

This event will bring together young members of the legal community in Southern Alberta to meet with distinguished members of the Bench for an evening of drinks and casual conversation. Come and mingle and make new connections and have some appetizers and two drinks on us.

Aboriginal Law (South), Environmental Law (South)

Social and Networking Event at the Petroleum Club!

Join the Environmental Law (South) Section and the Aboriginal Law (South) Section for a networking event and celebrate the start of summer! Open to all CBA members.