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South - Student Full

UCalgary Law Student Welcome Reception

Celebrate the beginning of the school year with CBA Alberta.

Natural Resources (South)

How the Building Canada Act Works

Presenters: Alan Harvie & Kaitlin Long
A discussion about The Building Canada Act and the potential opportunities the Act may unlock and barriers it may encounter.

Municipal Law (South)

Live Discussion: Bill 51 & Education Act Amendments

Presenter: Hanna Oh
Impacts on municipal/school reserve lands, school sites, joint use and planning agreements.

Young Lawyers (North)

Unlocking Your Legal Toolkit: Free Resources for Alberta's Lawyers

Presenters: Loraine Champion KC, Maddison Croden, Christine Sanderman, Michael Oxman
Learn how you can access free support resources from LESA, CBA Alberta, Lawyers’ Assist, and the Law Society of Alberta. This session provides guidance on professional development, mentorship, mental health support, and practical tools to help navigate the early stages of a legal career.

Aboriginal Law (South)

Major Projects and the Duty to Consult

Presenters: Sean Sutherland & Joey Chan
With renewed interest in major projects in Canada, this presentation will consider the legal issue of the duty to consult in respect of major project approvals and Bill C-5 (Building Canada Act).

Wills &, Trusts (South)

The Big Beautiful Bill - Understanding The Changes

Presenter(s): Terry Ritchie
We will be unpacking the key changes Canadians should be aware of in what is being called Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” While this legislation is based in the U.S., it will have implications for Canadians.

In-House Lawyers (North)

AI Contracting and Legal Risks

Presenters: Allan Oziel, Daniel Di Maria
This session explores how in-house counsel can effectively use AI to improve contract processes while managing contractual, regulatory, and ethical considerations, offering practical use cases, key risk insights, and emerging legal-specific AI tools.

Civil Litigation (North)

New Mandatory Trial Timelines in Alberta

Presenter: Scott Matheson
While the goal is commendable, the requirement may have limited impact without enforcement or broader fixes, prompting the question of whether counsel can adopt innovative strategies to reduce delays.

Articling Students (Provincial)

Career Development & Practice Management

Presenters: Lisa Rodriguez & Anthony Agun
This session covers the transition from student to lawyer, focusing on managing expectations and imposter syndrome, as well as building a personal brand through platforms like LinkedIn.

Labour &, Employment Law (South)

New Mandatory Litigation Plans in Alberta

Presenter: Joel Fairbrother
Beginning in September, 2025, new litigation in Court of King's Bench will be subject to mandatory litigation plans. We will explain what is happening and provide some practical insight.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

In-House Lawyers (South)

We Know What You Missed This Summer

Presenter: Michael Geib
An annual primer follwed by a social to network with colleagues!

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