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Child & Youth Law (South)

Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre

Presenters: Dr. Jessica Switzer & Dr. Nicki Ottenbreit
You will learn about Luna CYAC and what they can offer your practice and clients. Luna CYAC is a multi agency centre that coordinates medical, psychosocial, and investigative services to assess, support, and inform legal decisions for children and youth affected by abuse and trauma.

Natural Resources (South)

Energy Security: A European Perspective

Presenters: Dr. Leigh Hancher & Dr. Rudiger Tscherning
Amidst the unprecedented oil disruption resulting from the spiralling war in Iran, we will look at how the European Union has approached the topic of energy security and what the implications are

Labour & Employment Law (South)

ALRB 101

Presenter: Bill Armstrong & William Johnson
Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) Vice Chairs Bill Armstrong and William Johnson will provide updates related to labour practice in Alberta.

Environmental, Energy & Resources Law (North)

Liability Issues in the Age of Climate-driven Wildfires

Presenter: Charlie Hatt
How is climate change impact wildfires and the damage they cause? How wide is the scope of potential liability? What legal theories and approaches might plaintiffs use to seek both redress and systemic change?

Charities Law (Provincial), Young Lawyers (South)

Non-Profit Board Essentials Roundtable: Roles, Duties, and Risk

Presenter: Camron D. Schwartz
A focused roundtable discussion examining the core legal duties, governance responsibilities, and risk considerations facing non-profit board directors. Participants will gain practical insight into fiduciary obligations, financial oversight, and decision-making frameworks essential for effective board service.

Charities Law (Provincial), Young Lawyers (South)

Non-Profit Board Essentials Roundtable: Roles, Duties, and Risk

Presenter: Camron D. Schwartz
A focused roundtable discussion examining the core legal duties, governance responsibilities, and risk considerations facing non-profit board directors. Participants will gain practical insight into fiduciary obligations, financial oversight, and decision-making frameworks essential for effective board service.

Young Lawyers (North)

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.

Municipal Law (South)

Wetlands in Municipalities – Ownership and Municipal Processes

Presenter: Arlene Kwasniak
Professor Kwasniak will share her research about the murky area of Crown ownership of wetlands, and talk about its significant implications for both municipalities and landowners.

Commercial Property & Leasing (North)

Commercial Real Estate Financing - Practical Considerations and Tips from a Lending Expert

Presenter: Grant Vogel
Please join us for our upcoming presentation on practical considerations and risk issues in commercial real estate financing transactions.

Wills & Trusts (South)

Third-Party Disclosure in Estate Matters: Court Orders, Privacy Legislation, and Best Practices

Presenter: Eleanor Carlson
This presentation examines how recent legislative changes and institutional restructuring in Alberta have altered the disclosure landscape.

In-House Lawyers (North)

Advanced Contract Negotiation

Presenter: Evan Herbert
This webinar will provide a discussion of certain key topics relating to the negotiation and execution of transactional agreements, including M&A agreements and other commercial agreements. The goal of this seminar is to equip in-house legal counsel with practical and effective advice on how to approach the negotiation of these types of agreements.

Immigration Law (North)

AAIP - 2026 and Beyond - Latest Updates, Emerging Trends and Strategic Insights

Presenters: Kim H. Nguyen & Garrick Donaldson

Administrative Law (North)

Advocacy that Fits the Forum: One Administrative Adjudicator turned Judge’s Observations on Effective Advocacy in Different Contexts

Presenter: Hon. Justice Kathryn Oviatt
As a Justice of the Court of King's Bench, and previously as Chief of the Alberta Human Rights Commission, a labour arbitrator, and a decision-maker for several other regulatory bodies, Justice Oviatt has been the target audience for a lot of advocacy, in a wide variety of contexts. Justice Oviatt will share her insights about what remains effective across all forums, and where advocates may do well to adjust their advocacy to the forum at hand. This meeting will be in person only.

Insurance Law (South)

Conflicts of Interest and Splitting Coverage from Defence

Presenter: Michael Doerksen
A guide to ensuring conflicts do not arise in situations where the lines between defence and coverage may be blurred.

Small, Solo & General Practice (South)

Financial Planning Information for Small, Solo, and General Practitioners at the Beginning, Middle, and End of Their Careers

Presenter: Pam Lajoie
Join us for a presentation by Lawyers Financial, for an informative session to help small, solo, and general practitioners navigate their finances throughout various stages of their career.

Technology & Intellectual Property (South)

IP Practice Through the Lens of In-House Counsel

Presenters: Paul A. Osbaldeston, Andrew Lau, Andrew Duran & Anna Sosis
Panelists will share insights into the day-to-day realities of in-house IP practice, including balancing legal strategy with business priorities, navigating resource constraints, and determining when it is most effective to handle matters internally versus engaging external counsel.

Family Law (North), Family Law (South)

View From the Bench

Presenters: The Hon. Justice J.L. Wilkins & The Hon. Justice G.D.B. Kendell
Hear directly from two presiding Justices of the Court of King’s Bench on their view on all things family law related. We are pleased to offer the views of Justice J.L. Wilkins and Justice G.D.B. Kendell

Immigration Law (South)

5th Annual Spring Roundtable

Presenters: Enrique Sobalvarro, Akshay Gulati & Dr. Bronwyn Bragg
This year’s event will focus on the impact of current and proposed federal and provincial changes to immigration and its impact in Alberta, including potential changes to immigration policies expected to arise from Alberta’s upcoming referendum on October 19, 2026.

Child & Youth Law (North)

Hearing the Voice of Children with the help of Clear Voices Interview Services

Presenters: Matt Linzer and Kim Burke
This session introduces Clear Voice Interview Services as a resource for family law counsel seeking to incorporate children’s perspectives into legal matters.

CBA Alberta

Anatomy of a Debt Financing

Presenter: Lindsay Amantea

Labour & Employment Law (North)

Tax Treatments in Settlement Agreements

Presenter: Dennis K. Kuckertz
Dennis Kuckertz, a CPA and tax lawyer based out of Edmonton, Alberta, will discuss how various types of payments as part of employment settlement agreements are taxed under the Income Tax Act.

Insolvency Law (South)

Navigating Fraud in Insolvency Proceedings – Issues and Strategies

Presenters: Keely Cameron, James Reid & Kourtney Rylands
Join us for a discussion on navigating and managing fraud in insolvency proceedings. This section meeting will include a look into lifting a stay of proceedings, the effects of a declaration of

CBA Alberta

Lawyer’s Fee Disputes and Costs Assessments: Practice, Procedure, Pitfalls and Pointers - Calgary

This practical session offers a clear overview of lawyers’ fee disputes and costs assessments under Part 10 of the Rules of Court. Review and Assessment Officers highlight common issues and share tips to help counsel avoid unnecessary delays.

CBA Alberta

Lawyer’s Fee Disputes and Costs Assessments: Practice, Procedure, Pitfalls and Pointers - Edmonton

This practical session offers a clear overview of lawyers’ fee disputes and costs assessments under Part 10 of the Rules of Court. Review and Assessment Officers highlight common issues and share tips to help counsel avoid unnecessary delays.

CBA Alberta

Inns of Court - Lethbridge

Topic: Ask a Judge

Municipal Law (South)

Enforcement of 546 MGA Orders: The saga of the Ogden Legion

Presenter: Mitali Kaul
Learn about every possible thwarting step that might be taken by an uncooperative owner in derelict site enforcement - and succeed!

CBA Alberta

Grief Literacy in the Workplace

Presenter(s): Daria Soltysiak & Christina Tulloch
In a culture that often avoids grief and discomfort, many of us feel unsure how to respond when loss and transition show up in our lives, workplaces, and communities. This workshop explores practical ways to approach endings with greater courage and compassion, helping us build more supportive, grief-literate workplaces and communities.

CBA Alberta

Inns of Court | Edmonton

Topic: Professionalism & Ethics

Legal Research & Knowledge Management (South)

Preparing Appellate Documents – Tips and Tricks

Presenter: Laurie Baptiste
The session will place particular emphasis on crafting an effective Factum, offering practical strategies for approach, structure, clarity, and persuasive written advocacy

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.

CBA Alberta

Inns of Court - Red Deer

Effective Lawyering: Problems, Procrastination, Planning, and Process

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.