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Privacy & Access Law (South)

What Is Non-Personal Data?

Presenter: David Rees
This session will explore the challenges in interpreting the new defined term “non-personal data”, as set out in the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA).

Construction Law (North)

Construction Adjudication with ADACC

Presenter: Elise Teitler
ADACC will discuss ADACC's process and experience in administering adjudications and for training and certifying adjudicators.

Civil Litigation (South)

Delay Rules 4.31/4.33 – Best Practices

Presenters: Jessica Dorsey & Cassandra Sutter
4.31 and 4.33 are a major source of claims to ALIA and a major source of stress for litigators. This presentation from ALIA and claims counsel will go over best practices with respect to Alberta delay rules.

Insolvency Law (South)

Advising Your Client in Personal Insolvency Proceedings

Presenters: Matthew Prieur, Philip Vandekerkhove, Breanna Burkard-Smith, Braden Burritt & Harman Buttar
We will provide general knowledge on what to expect and how to navigate personal insolvency proceedings with the goal of attendees feeling more c

Immigration Law (South)

Pepa v Canada (SCC) & Key Takeaways for Federal Court

Presenter: Mary Lam
Please join our discussion with Mary Lam, an expert in Federal Court and judicial review matters, as she will overview current developments on mandamus, judicial reviews (access to reasons), and stays.

Immigration Law (North)

Best Practices for Federal Court - Advocacy in Light of Bill C-12 and Related Challenges

Presenter: Sarah Mikhail
Sarah is a regular and experienced advocate before the Federal Court and will take us through effective strategies for challenging flawed immigration decisions, and will examine new issues arising out of Bill C-12 and the new objectives of the federal government.

Securities Law (South)

Review of the SCC Decision in Markowich v Lundin

Presenters: Andrew Wilson, KC
Questions like: The more things (materially) change, the more things stay the same? What impact does the SCC decision in Markowich v. Lundin Mining Corporation have on issuers? and more will be analyzed and discussed.

Elder Law – (South)

Heart and Brain Health: Awareness and Action

Presenters: Samantha Semper & Donna L. Gee
This session explains what heart attacks and strokes are, their risk factors, and key warning signs.

CBA Alberta

Working Smarter with Court Clerks: Processes and Best Practices

Presenters: Justice Digital, Family, Civil & Criminal Court Clerks
This session provides practical updates and best practices for working effectively with court clerks. Learn strategies to avoid common filing errors, improve communication, and navigate upcoming changes to forms and processes.

Municipal Law (South)

Municipal Law Questions: A Collaborative Roundtable and Networking Session

Join your peers for an interactive, in-person roundtable dedicated to raising the legal questions currently on your mind, offering a collaborative space to exchange insights and practical solutions. Bring your questions.

Insurance Law (North)

Utmost Good Faith, Peace of Mind, and Extra-Contractual Damages in Insurance Coverage Cases

Presenter: Barbara Billingsley
The prevailing principles and outstanding issues relevant to the awarding of damages for mental distress, aggravated damages and punitive damages in insurance coverage cases.

Child & Youth Law (South)

Children’s Counsel Orders and How to Get Them

Presenters: The Honourable Justice Anna Loparco & Andrea Doyle, KC
Join us for a discussion about the contents of an Order Appointing Children’s Counsel, including the KB template order, the role of children’s counsel, and how counsel is appointed.

Law Students - U of C

Foreclosure in Alberta: A Guide for Law Students

Presenters: Cass Lintott & Rafael Badiola
We will go over the steps in Alberta’s foreclosure process, from initial default to court-ordered sale. The session will outline key stages and provide an opportunity to engage with presenters, ask questions, and gain insight into how foreclosure law is applied in practice.

Creditor & Debtor Law (North)

Extended Case Law Review

Presenters: Andrea Steen & Gil Miciak
Join us for an update by Andrea Steen and Gil Miciak on recent interesting and important cases.

Personal Injury Law (South)

Insolvency – What to Know for Your Clients

Presenter: Wayne Weber
We will review insolvency and provide information for lawyers about what to consider when a client files for bankruptcy before a personal injury claim is settled.

Taxation Law (South)

Overview of the Tax Shelter Rules

Presenters: Chris Johnston & Leah Arthur
This presentation will provide a general overview of the tax shelter rules in the Income Tax Act and their interpretation.

CBA Alberta

Access to Justice Event: Keynote Speaker Honourable Justice Martin

Join us for Access to Justice Week 2026 with keynote speaker The Honourable Justice Sheilah L. Martin, as CBA Alberta encourages lawyers to connect through volunteering and support pro bono initiatives that strengthen our communities.

Young Lawyers (North)

Tips on how to run a trial at the Alberta Court of Justice

Presenter: The Honourable Justice S.L. Corbett
Discover what really happens when you are in trial at the Court of Justice and learn practical strategies.

Construction Law (South), In-House Lawyers (South)

Multi-Party Construction Disputes: Tips and Traps

Presenters: Susan Fader, David de Groot & Cassidy Bishop
Join us for a discussion about tips and traps in litigating multi-party construction disputes.

In-House Lawyers (North)

Insolvency Basics

Presenter: Kevin Hoy
This webinar will canvass the basics of insolvency and restructuring law, with a focus on topics of relevance to in-house counsel and commercial law practitioners.

Law Students - U of A

Careers in Criminal Justice

Presenters: Adam Badari, Gabriel Sandstrom
Join us as the Criminal Justice North Section Executive fields questions from the University of Alberta Criminal Law Club for those interested in a career in Criminal Justice.

Women Lawyers' Forum (North)

Current state of sexual assault law post R. v. McLeod, et al 2025 ONSC 4319

Presenters: Nicole Stewart & John Schmidt
This session explores how R. v. McLeod (2025) is reshaping Canadian sexual assault law, with expert insight from defense lawyer Nicole Stewart and Crown prosecutor John Schmidt. Using the high-profile World Junior Hockey case, it examines credibility, consent, and evidentiary standards—and how the decision is influencing trial strategy and future prosecutions.

Environmental, Energy & Resources Law (North)

Scope of a proponent’s legal obligation to engage in meaningful consultation with Indigenous communities in respect to provincial and/or federal energy and/or utility projects

Presenters: Keltie Lambert & Deirdre A. Sheehan
This event features distinguished advocates in Indigenous, environmental, and regulatory law discussing their career paths and insights on meaningful consultation with Indigenous communities in energy and utility projects. A Q&A will follow, making it a valuable session for those interested in energy, environmental, or resources law.

CBA Alberta

2026 Distinguished Service Awards

Jointly presented by the Law Society of Alberta and the Canadian Bar Association - Alberta.

Securities Law (South)

What’s New at CIRO - Regulatory Update and Crypto Developments

Presenters: Richard Korble & Moty Moravvej
An update on recent developments at the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization, including regulatory updates and developments regarding crypto currencies.

CBA Alberta

Client Centric Technology

Presenter: Nathan Lee
How to Deliver Seamless Digital Experiences That Keep Clients Coming Back. Unlock the power of self-service, real-time updates, and AI-driven automation to transform client engagement.

CBA Alberta

2026 CBA Alberta Annual General Meeting

2026 CBA Alberta Annual General Meeting