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Wills &, Trusts (South)

Year-end Roundup - Caselaw Update & Legislative Review

Join us for our annual year-end review of key legislative developments and case law updates in Wills, Estates, and Trusts.

Child &, Youth Law (South)

Court of Justice Annual Town Hall

An opportunity to hear from the Alberta Court of Justice Family and Youth division on practices and procedures in family and child protection matters. There will also be an update on the Family Justice Strategy. - -

Labour &, Employment Law (South)

How the Heck Can I Get My Matter to Trial?

Let’s face it: when it comes to litigating disputes, it can be tricky to figure out the best way to get an actual decision from the Court. Should you try for summary judgment? Should you proceed through the traditional litigation process and wait for avai

Natural Resources (South)

Path to Net Zero & Distribution Utility Costs and Recent Developments for Facilities Applications at the Alberta Utilities Commission

Presenter: Carolyn Dahl Rees & Renee Marx

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

Case Law: Year in Review & Social

Join Craig Gillespie for a review of recent caselaw, trends, and changes to the law relevant to both plaintiff and defence litigators on personal injury, medical malpractice, and general civil litigation in Alberta. There will be a social event afterwards.
Presenters: Craig Gillespie

Elder Law (South)

Planning for Disabled Beneficiaries: AISH, RDSPs, DTC and Other Supports

As more seniors live with disabilities or care for aging spouses and peers, understanding the financial and legal tools available becomes increasingly important.
Gordon VanderLeek
Presenter: Gordon VanderLeek

Environmental, Energy &, Resources Law (North)

Environmental Case Law Update

Join these three presenters as they review some of the notable cases in environmental, energy, and natural resources law. This is the final presentation of the 2025-2026 year, and we encourage you to attend in person if you can!
Presenters: Sean Parker, Anya Manukyan, Kurt Soderstrom

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

Case Law: Year in Review

Join Craig Gillespie for a review of recent caselaw, trends, and changes to the law relevant to both plaintiff and defence litigators on personal injury, medical malpractice, and general civil litigation in Alberta.
Presenters: Craig Gillespie

Legal Research &, Knowledge Management (South)

Unleash Your Inner Detective at Escape60 - Social Event

Remember the thrill of solving mysteries, cracking codes, and outsmarting your friends in childhood games? It’s time to revive that spirit at the "Legal Research and Knowledge Management Section's Social Event!"

Young Lawyers (South)

Financial Planning for Young Lawyers

This practical session is designed to help young lawyers build financial confidence, manage student debt, budget effectively, and make informed investment decisions for their future.
Presenter: Sally McRae, Eva Ma & Darcy Bruce

Construction Law (South)

Year-End Social at Barbarella Bar

As the 2024–25 season of Section programming comes to a close, your Construction Law Section Executive warmly invites all Section subscribers to join us at Barbarella Bar to mix, mingle and enjoy refreshments generously provided by our returning event sponsors, HKA and Revay.

Family Law (South)

Six Minute Series

Once again, we will be presenting our Six Minute Series. We will have six (or more) presentations on discrete topics in law, including litigating over pets, litigating vaccinations, trust conditions, best practices in paternity testing, and the common law

Wills, Estates &, Trusts (North)

Remote Signing: Progression since COVID and Current Status

Maxine Fine will be discussing the evolution of remote signing procedures for Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives, the current status of the legislation, and practice tips. Presenter: Maxine Fine

CBA Alberta

Retirement on Trial: Life’s Next Case | Edmonton

Join us for a special screening of Retirement on Trial, a compelling documentary exploring the challenges and opportunities of life beyond law. Stay for a thought-provoking panel discussion with the filmmaker, legal professionals, and retirement experts, followed by a reception where you can connect and continue the conversation.
Presenters: Stephen Herman, Evelyn Neaman, Honourable Donna Shelley, KC, Honourable Robert Philp, KC, & Randall Osgood

Aboriginal Law (North)

The Law of Indigenous Ownership and Projects

Presenter: Jeremy Barretto

Young Lawyers (North)

Year-End Social at The Banquet

CBA Alberta

Retirement on Trial: Life’s Next Case | Calgary

Join us for a special screening of Retirement on Trial, a compelling documentary exploring the challenges and opportunities of life beyond law. Stay for a thought-provoking panel discussion with the filmmaker, legal professionals, and retirement experts, followed by a reception where you can connect and continue the conversation.
Presenters: Stephen Herman, Evelyn Neaman, Honourable Marina Paperny KC, Michael Swanson KC, & Pamela McCluskey

Constitutional &, Human Rights Law (North)

The Road Not Taken? Freedom of Expression and the Preservation of Democracy

Presenter: Rob Normey

Child &, Youth Law (North)

Year-End Social at The Common

Business Law (South)

Start-up Law

This is a presentation of legal issues relating to emerging and high growth companies.
Presenter: Adam T. Rock

Small, Solo &, General Practice (South)

Year-End Social

Join us for a year-end social event to meet other SSGP practitioners and enjoy some refreshments at the Fox on 6th.

Administrative Law (North)

Deference and the Administrative-Legislative Paradox in Judicial Review

This presentation examines a legal paradox by first describing it and identifying key caveats. It then explores four possible explanations: purposive over textual interpretation, the pursuit of coherence in public law, varying views on the separation of p

In-House Lawyers (South)

Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence for In-House Lawyers

Please join us as our panelists discuss the use of artificial intelligence for contract drafting and other legal work
Presenters: Laura Jeffords Greenberg, Claire Feltrin, Stephen Burns & Memme Onwudiwe

Construction Law (North)

Year-End Social at Bar Henry

Business Law (North), Commercial Property &, Leasing (North), Real Property (North)

Year-End Social at CRAFT

Immigration Law (North)

Year-End Social at The Banquet

Civil Litigation (South)

Summer Social

Come celebrate the start of the 2025 summer and the collegiality of the Civil Litigation South Section! Join your colleagues and friends at Pazzi Pizzeria for good food and good drinks.

In-House Lawyers (North)

In-House Counsel Survey Results & Industry Trends

Our speakers will share insights from their 2024 In-House Counsel Career and Compensation Survey, highlighting key data, industry trends, and evolving career dynamics. The session will provide practical guidance on compensation, talent retention, and career strategies to help legal professionals navigate a shifting in-house landscape.
Presenters: Miriam Leung & Meaghan Loughry

Administrative Law (South)

Summer Social

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new ones.

Aboriginal Law (South), Environmental Law (South)

Social and Networking Event at the Petroleum Club!

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

Creditor &, Debtor Law (North)

Year-End Social at CRAFT

Insurance Law (South)

Summer Social - Lawn Bowling

Join us for a fun summer evening at the CBA Insurance Law South Section Annual Lawn Bowling Event!