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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.

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.

North - Student Full

UAlberta Law Student Welcome Reception

Celebrate the beginning of the school year with CBA Alberta.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Child & Youth Law (North)

Choosing the Right Mental Health Intervention for Children

Presenter: Brandi Smith
Real-world examples and how to sift through therapeutic options, what outcomes to expect, and how to align interventions with the needs of children struggling in the midst of family conflict.

In-House Lawyers (South)

We Know What You Missed This Summer

Presenters: 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

Presenter: 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.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (South)

Close Conflict: Using Online ADR in Condominium Dispute Resolution and Beyond

Presenter: Marc Bhalla
This session explores the evolution of online alternative dispute resolution in condominium conflicts, featuring Marc Bhalla’s two-decade career journey and insights into opportunities, challenges, and broader applications.

CBA Alberta

Workflow Automation Unleashed for Busy Law Firms

Nathan Lee & Miquela Anzulovich
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.

Real Property Law - Commercial (South)

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)

Taxation Law (South)

The Due Diligence Defence in Canadian Tax Law

Presenter: Mac Paterson-Tebutt
This presentation will discuss the evolution and application of the due diligence defence in Canadian tax law, with an emphasis on practical considerations for tax practitioners.

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.

Municipal Law (South)

Introduction to the TIAB

Presenter: Jennifer Sykes
An introduction to Tax Incentive Appeal Boards in the Province of Alberta, with a focus on the recently established Calgary TIAB

Natural Resources (South)

Mature Assets & Immature Strategies: The Role for AI to Address Liabilities and Accelerate Projects

Presenters: The Honourable Doug Schweitzer, Mark Proud, Bill Whitelaw
The panel will provide an overview of the Mature Asset Strategy and discuss AI solutions and the opportunities and challenges they pose for the future of the industry.

Child & Youth Law (South)

Evidence in Family Law Matters

Presenter: The Honourable Justice M.J. Shaften
Breaking the Myth that “There Are No Rules of Evidence in Family Law.” Join a discussion of the Rules of Evidence in Family Law Matters and denouncing the myth that there are no rules.

Labour & Employment Law (South)

Lischuk v K-Jay - Big notice period, Big damages. Interaction with Kirke v Spartan?

Presenters: Phillip Prowse & Inder Dhiman
Philip Prowse was successful legal counsel for the plaintiff in Lischuk v. K-Jay Electric, a significant and recent Alberta employment law case. He’ll be sharing insights into the case and its broader impact.

Health Law (South)

Practical Considerations in Medical Malpractice Files

Presenters: Izaak Atnikov & Lauren Barteluk
Discussion of the practical considerations, from both the Plaintiff and Defense perspective, in managing medical malpractice files - from initial file identification and retainer, through evidence gathering, expert identification and report creation, questioning, and ultimately, trial preparation.

CBA Alberta

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

Presenters: Loraine Champion, KC & Marc Adler
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.

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.

Criminal Justice (North)

Sexual Assault Law Update

Presenters: Will van Engen & Adam Badari
Sexual assault prosecutions are legally complex, and the law is rapidly evolving. This meeting will address recent legal developments, including cases addressing the admissibility of sexual history evidence and the mens rea for sexual assault.