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Alberta Branch

Effective Legal Research and Knowledge Management Strategies in the age of AI

Presenter: Bronwhyn Simmons & Sarah Lulman
Join the CBA AB Young Lawyers (South) and the Legal Research and Knowledge Management sections to learn how legal research and knowledge management strategies are changing in the current AI environment. Hear from seasoned lawyers about effective research and knowledge management strategies that will foster junior lawyers’ careers.

Alberta Branch

CCDC Jamboree: The New-Look of CCDC 5A, 5B, 17 & 30

Presenters: Bill Woodhead & Peter Vetsch
We will focus on the recent changes to CCDC 5A, 5B, 17, and 30. Expect a spirited discussion of whether these changes improve the CCDC and more.

Alberta Branch

Noteworthy Tax and Trust Traps for Family Lawyers

Presenter: Andrew Bateman
Join us for a practical discussion on selected tax and trust topics, including how changes to the Income Tax Act (Canada) have created obligations for Family Lawyers that will affect how we draft Settlement and Property Agre

Alberta Branch

Discussions From the Bench

Presenter: The Honourable Justice J.S. Little
Justice Little has graciously agreed to attend our section meeting to discuss matters of significant interest to those who practice in the area of Wills, Estates, and rely on the Surrogate Court.

Alberta Branch

Foreclosure Basics and Fraud

Presenters: Cass Lintott
An overview of the Alberta foreclosure process, followed by a review of common real estate frauds and warning signs.

Alberta Branch

The Legal Minefield of Expert Opinion

Presenter: Ryan Dobson
Is your expert qualified on paper, only to be exposed in court? Drawing on real-world examples, this session examines how expert opinions can derail cases before trial or unravel under cross-examination.

Alberta Branch

Crown and Defence Tips and Practical Considerations in Litigating Charter Issues

Presenters: Steven Johnston & Kelsey Sitar
Crown and Defence tips and practical considerations in litigating Charter issues.

Alberta Branch

Charter Values: Fact or Fiction?

Presenter: Professor Mark Mancini
The world of Charter values in administrative decision-making is in flux. What is a Charter value? When do decision-makers need to take them into account? Professor Mark Mancini will explore these and other questions with the hope of determining whether Charter values are fact or fiction.

Alberta Branch

2026 CBA Alberta Annual General Meeting

2026 CBA Alberta Annual General Meeting

Alberta Branch

Employment & Privacy: Key Issues for Alberta Employers in 2026

Presenters: Hayley Rushford
This webinar will explore AI in HR decisions, employee monitoring including biometrics, and personal information in the workplace investigation context.

Alberta Branch

Practicing Immigration Law

Presenters: César J. Agudelo & Lucinda Wong
Meet lawyers practicing in diverse areas of immigration law in Calgary.

Alberta Branch

Emerging Topics: Minors and Medicine in Law

Presenter: Rayna Lew
This session will provide an overview of emerging topics affecting minors in health care.

Alberta Branch

AAIP in Focus: Recent Updates and Practical Implications for Immigration Counsel

Presenters: Susie Adeniyi & Michael A.E. Greene K.C.
Join us for an in-person meeting featuring an update on recent developments to the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and their practical implications for immigration lawyers.

Alberta Branch

Privacy Law in 2026: Where are we now and where are we going?

Presenter: David Fraser
In a rapidly evolving field like privacy, it’s hard to keep up with everything that’s going on. This session will help you get caught up with recent developments in privacy and consider what’s looming over the horizon.

Alberta Branch

Third Party Beneficiaries to Construction Contracts

Presenter: Tim Mavko
Tim Mavko will discuss the current law in Alberta and Canada regarding third party beneficiaries and the situations in which third parties can enforce or be bound by these terms.

Alberta Branch

Cowichan Judgment: Implications for Aboriginal Title Claims and Private Landowners in Alberta and Beyond

Presenter: Joshua Jantzi
. In this session, we will unpack the Court’s extensive reasons and examine how it approached historical occupation, continuity, exclusivity, and evidentiary proof, as well as the interaction between Aboriginal title and fee simple property rights.

Alberta Branch

Vexing Arbitration Issues

Presenters: Bryan C. Duguid, KC & Jim McCartney
Engage in a lively and insightful discussion led by two seasoned arbitrators. This Section meeting is designed to foster a rich exchange of ideas, drawing on a range of perspectives.

Alberta Branch

Small, Solo, and Thriving: Women Shaping Their Own Legal Careers

Presenters: Lynn Kirwin & Patti MacDonald
Insights on alternative career paths, mentorship outside traditional firm structures, and the realities of building and sustaining a legal practice.

Alberta Branch

ALRB 101

Presenter: Bill Armstrong & William Johnson
ALRB Vice Chairs Bill Armstrong and William Johnson will give us some updates related to labour practice in Alberta. They provided a similar presentation a few years ago that was helpful and well attended.

Alberta Branch

Navigating Self-Represented Litigants

Presenter: Andrea M. Steen
This seminar offers practical tips on managing procedural challenges, maintaining professionalism, and advancing your client's interests effectively.