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Environmental Law (South)

ICJ Climate Ruling and Canadian Environmental Law

Presenter: Adebayo Majekolagbe
Professor Majekolagbe will speak to the landmark advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the obligations of states in respect of climate change.

Family Law (North)

Sealing the Deal in Family Mediation and Judicial Settlement Conferences: Tips & Traps

Presenters: The Hon. Justice Bonnie Bokenfohr, Marla Miller, K.C., Nancy Collins
This session explores how family lawyers can effectively navigate and finalize mediated settlements, examining when a deal is binding, potential pitfalls, ethical duties, and best practices for ensuring enforceable agreements.

Construction Law (South)

Understanding Bill 30 and Its Impact

Presenters: J. Barrie Marshall & Adrianna Worman
Bill 30 aims to address some of the challenges encountered in the PPCLA by clarifying adjucation timelines and defining final payment as well as expanding prompt payment and adjudication to the public

Technology &, Intellectual Property (South)

Artificial Intelligence and the Law: Perspectives and Challenges

Presenters: Colin Lachance, Gabriela Barber, Pauline Anunciacion & Valeriia Hlukhova
Please join us for a dynamic panel discussion offering a high-level overview of artifical intelligence from diverse professional perspectives.

Wills, Estates &, Trusts, Wills, Estates &, Trusts (North)

Elder Abuse Info & Resources

Presenters: Rachel Augustine Pendrak, Charlene Jelinski, Jessy Marevangepo, Cst. Paul Pilon
Join us for an information session on the critical issue of elder abuse, including its impact and growing relevance in estate planning. A social worker, nurse, and police officer will share resources and practical strategies to help prevent abuse and protect vulnerable clients.

Commercial Property &, Leasing (North)

Updates from the Foreign Ownership of Land Administration

Presenters: Cathy Julien, Jamison Kissel, Lisa Chen, Natalie Bavin
Join us this month to discuss the Foreign Ownership of Land Regulations in Alberta - including the latest developments within FOLA and what you need to know to support your practices.

Child &, Youth Law (South)

Resolution Services: Back to Basics

Presenters: Vincent Xu
An overview of Resolution Services including ADR options available for represented parties and self-represented parties, Family Mediation, Family Court Counsellors and an update on the Brief Conflict Intervention program.

Municipal Law (North)

Assortment of Updates - What's New in Municipal Law

Presenters: Kathleen Elhatton-Lake, Kevin Haldane
An interactive and social review of what the Courts, legislature, and tribunals have been up to since our last meeting.

Insurance Law (South)

Practical and Strategic Aspects of Working With Forensic Engineers

Presenters: Robert Townsley & Tosin Olopade
Topics will include best practices for instructing and retaining engineers in litigation matters, forensic investigation of motor vehicle accidents, and forensic analysis of electrical engineering issues, including fires, property damage, and casualty losses.

North - Student Full

UAlberta Law Student Welcome Reception

Celebrate the beginning of the school year with CBA Alberta.

Administrative Law (North)

Discipline Costs in Context: A Cross-Canada Perspective on the Charkhandeh Decision

Presenters: Gregory Sim, Anastasia-Maria Hountalas, Kimberly Precht
Kimberly Precht will moderate a discussion with Gregory Sim and Anastasia-Maria Hountalas on the Alberta Court of Appeal’s landmark decision in Charkhandeh v College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta, 2025 ABCA 258. The panel will also examine how Alberta’s new costs regime in professional disciplinary cases compares to those in other provinces.

Business Law (South)

Unanimous Shareholder Agreements Primer

Presenter: Lindsay Amantea
Join us for an overview and discussion about the various clauses that appear in unanimous shareholder agreements.

Sexual &, Gender Diversity Alliance (Provincial)

Trans* Human Rights 101: Human Rights Complaints for Employment, Housing, and Service Discrimination in Alberta

Presenters: Dustin Klaudt, Sanjana Ahmed, Linda Davidson, Alex Norris, Dr. Tobias Wiggins
In this free public workshop, Albertan human rights lawyers will demystify the basics of trans* human rights in Alberta. Participants will be taken through a practical step-by-step guide, learning about reasons to file, what to expect, resources needed, and potential emotional impacts.

Small, Solo &, General Practice (South)

Round Table: Exploring Helpful Software and AI Tools in Legal Practice

This is a peer-focused conversation designed to share what’s working, explore new options, and offer insight into how technology, especially AI, is being used in real-world legal settings to support efficiency, accuracy, and client service.

Construction Law (North)

How the Building Canada Act Works

Presenters: Alan Harvie, Kaitlin Long
This presentation explores how the Building Canada Act functions and examines the implications of declaring infrastructure projects to be in the national interest.

Privacy &, Access Law (South)

Social at Barbarella

Please join the CBA Privacy & Access Law (South) committee and members as we get together at Barbarella. Food and beverages will be served, and we look forward to catching up in-person.

Business Law (North)

The Impact of Shareholder Proposals, Proxy Fights, and Takeovers

Presenter: Bryce C. Tingle, KC
What Do We Know About Shareholder Activism? Your guide to the impact of shareholder proposals, proxy fights, and takeovers.

Civil Litigation (South)

Cybersecurity Litigation Update

Presenters: John Cassell & Susie Ngo
Join Norton Rose Fulbright Canada's Co-Head of Cybersecurity and Privacy for an overview of cybersecurity trends, case law updates, and best practices to consider in your litigation practice.

Foreclosure Law (South)

Year Planning Session

Presenters: Cass Lintott, Francis Taman & Anthony Di Lello
Brainstorming session to plan out topics and events for the upcoming season. Please bring your suggestions for how to improve our section, attract more members and offer value for current mem

In-House Lawyers (South)

We Know What You Missed This Summer

Presenter: Michael Geib, Patricia Gonzalez & Talia Bernbaum
An annual primer follwed by a social to network with colleagues!

Alternative Dispute Resolution (South)

What Time Teaches: Insights After 40 Years on my Dispute Resolution Journey

Presenters: The Honourable Nancy Flatters KC
Retired Justice Nancy Flatters, KC, will share insights from her distinguished career in academia, private practice, and the judiciary. A pioneering force in ADR in Alberta, she continues to mentor and train globally since her retirement.

Commercial Property &, Leasing (North)

Modernizing Alberta's Land Titles Registry

Presenters: Michelle Hutchinson & Anna Suen
The Alberta Land Titles and Surveys (LTS) is modernizing its systems to improve the speed and accuracy of land registration services, a vital part of Alberta’s economy. Legal professionals are invited to provide feedback on the proposed submission processes for the new Alberta Registry for Land Online (ARLO)

CBA Alberta

Workflow Automation Unleashed for Busy Law Firms

Looking for practical insights and actionable strategies to optimize your firm's workflows? Learn how to leverage automation tools to increase productivity and profits at your firm.
With legal tech expert Nathan Lee & Miquela Anzulovich

Women Lawyers' Forum (North)

Honouring Truth and Reconciliation with Susan Rawlings and Koren Lightning

Presenters: Susan Rawlings, Koren Lightning
WLF is pleased to welcome Indigenous lawyers Susan Rawlings and Koren Lightning for an in-person conversation honouring their leadership in the legal profession and listening to their perspectives on the law and lawyering.

CBA Alberta

Mental Health Reimagined: Unlocking the Power of the Lawyer’s Subconscious Mind for Well-Being

This session invites lawyers to reframe stress not as something caused entirely by work itself, but as a reflection of our inner response to it. By learning to reprogram subconscious patterns and let go of negative emotions, lawyers can move towards thriving in a demanding profession with greater balance, clarity and resilience.
Presenters: Loraine Champion, KC & Marc Adler

South - Student Full

Building a Legal Career: Insights from Practicing Lawyers

Presenters: Robert Bassett, Ronke Omorodion & Sierra Yanush
This event offers a unique chance to hear from experienced lawyers about their journeys. Learn about the paths they took, the challenges they faced, and gain valuable insights to help you start planning your own career.