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Wills & Trusts (South)

Planning Considerations for Digital Assets

Presenters: Demetre Vasilounis
In an increasingly digital age, it is imperative to consider how our online accounts and data will be managed after our passing. In this comprehensive webinar, we'll explore how to access and protect digital assets.

Immigration Law (North)

Complex Refugee Claims: Unique Challenges

Presenter: Rebeka Lauks
The session will examine complex claims, including those involving ministerial intervention and exclusion issues. The session will also explore best practices, and participants will gain practical strategies for advocating for clients facing these unique challenges.

Municipal Law (North)

Changes to Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks in Bill 50

Presenter: Michael E. Swanberg
Bill 50 introduced several amendments to Part 17.2 of the MGA which substantively impact the scope of Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks, and the mandatory arbitration process.

Administrative Law (North)

Privative Clauses at the Supreme Court of Canada: Coming Soon

Presenter: Jon Faulds, KC

Business Law (South)

Insurance 101

Presenter: Brian Ross
A refresher on the different types of insurance that you might encounter in advising your clients on transactions and in their own business dealings.

Law Students - U of C

Building a Legal Career: Insights from Practicing Lawyers

Presenters: Robert Bassett, Ronke Omorodion, Sierra Yanush & Rafael Badiola
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.

Young Lawyers (South)

Anatomy of a Corporate Transaction

Presenters: Rhonda Parhar & Ashley Murray
This presentation provides a detailed exploration of Purchase Agreements within the broader context of corporate transactions, and is structured to give legal professionals a practical and legal understanding of how Purchase Agreements are used, structured, and negotiated.

Small, Solo & General Practice (South)

RSPs, TFSAs, IPPs, PCs, and Other Investment and Financial Strategies of Interest

Presenters: Akshat Shukla & Todd Cowman
Join us as we explore the various investment strategies available for use by small, solo, and general practitioners, and answer your questions as to whether, when, and how to use the various investment vehicles

Construction Law (South)

Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Construction Law

Presenters: Tiana Van Dyk & Stefan Gruszka
Please join us as we share valuable insight from various users of AI in the construction realm, including inhouse and external construction lawyers and a document management service provider to discuss specifi

Law Students - U of A

Building a Legal Career: Insights from Practicing Lawyers

Presenters: Andrew Foster, Patricia Paradis, and Phillip Peters
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.

Family Law (South)

Exemptions - The Grey Areas

Presenter: Laurie Tymchuk
Exemptions, what counts, what doesn’t, and what about those tricky situations in between? This session will provide practical insights to help you navigate exemptions. You will be walked through the nuances and common grey a

Aboriginal Law (South)

Treaty Annuities - Cross-Country Checkup

Presenter: Ryan Lake
Since Restoule resolved the Robinson Huron Treaty Annuities Case for treaty First Nations in that treaty area, cases have spread across the country seeking similar interpretations of this fundamental treaty promise.

Business Law (North)

Fall Social at CRAFT

Mix & Mingle: Where Business Law Meets Happy Hour

Health Law (North)

Consent in Medical Malpractice

Presenter: William Hembroff
This presentation will discuss the the practical aspects of informed consent along with the law of informed consent.

Immigration Law (South)

Express Entry – Tips, Tricks, and New Developments

Presenter: Mark Holthe
This session will provide an overview of the Express Entry system and Canada’s EE-Based economic immigration programs.

Privacy & Access Law (North)

Alberta's New Privacy Legislation: A Public Body's Perspective

Presenters: Steve Hughes & Marc Yu
An overview of Alberta's new Protection of Privacy Act and Access to Information Act, and what steps public bodies are taking to ensure compliance.

Personal Injury Law (South)

Mandatory Litigation Plans in Civil Cases - Food Forethought

Presenters: Andrew Wilson KC & Ryan Phillips
Our presenters will unpack the new rules and requirements now in force for litigation plans in civil litigation. Learn how these mandatory litigation plans are reshaping civil procedure—and what you need to know to stay ahead.

Privacy & Access Law (South)

The FOIP Fork - Alberta's New ATIA and POPA

Presenters: Adam LaRoche & Erika Romanow
Join us for a discussion about Alberta's new public sector privacy legislation: (i) the Access to Information Act; and (ii) the Protection of Privacy Act, which have replaced the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Labour & Employment Law (North)

Fact-Finding Without Fallout

Presenter: Liliane Gingras
Emerging Issues in Workplace Investigations for Labour and Employment Lawyers.

Insurance Law (South)

What's it Worth? Valuing Claims Through Dispute Resolution

Presenters: Robert Hsu & John Valeriote Join us for a panel discussion about the scope, practicalities and pitfalls of the statutory dispute resolution process featuring two seasoned advocates with extensive experience as insured and insurer representatives.

Civil Litigation (South)

Litigating in the Alberta Court of Justice

Presenter: Assistant Chief Justice The Honourable D.B. Higa (Alberta Court of Justice)
The Court of Justice’s procedure is intended to be quick, inexpensive and simple. This session will provide an overview of the Court’s civil procedure and best practices to help counsel act effectively and efficiently in this Court.

Taxation Law (North)

Unlocking the Mystery of Business Valuation

Presenter: Sarah Gibson & Michael Nazarevich
Demystify valuation reports, approaches, and the levers that drive value. Hear practical insights, illustrative examples, and clear up common misconceptions — including why “price” and “value” aren’t the same thing.

Municipal Law (South)

Municipal Recovery After an Emergency

Presenter: Chris Davis
Chris Davis will reflect on his experiences with downtown flooding, multiple wildfires, and the COVID-19 shutdown during his time as legal counsel for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in Fort McMurray.

Child & Youth Law (South)

Protecting Children Exposed to Family Violence: Psychological Impacts and Judicial Responses

Presenters: The Honourable Justice T. LaRochelle & Glenda Lux
What happens to children? What can we do about it? Collaborative strategies and child-focussed responses

Alternative Dispute Resolution (South)

Inside the Mediation Room: Practical Advise for Lawyers from Court-Connected Mediators

Presenters: Larissa Brell, Patricia Anderson & Jennifer Warren
In both family law and civil claims, mediation plays a vital role in resolving disputes efficiently and constructively within the justice system. This session offers practical guidance to legal professionals on how to prepare for and participate effectively in court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes.

Taxation Law (South)

Voluntary Disclosures Program: Administrative Updates and Practical Considerations

Presenter: Lisa Wang & Joseph Lo Presti
Ann overview of the CRA's Voluntary Disclosures Program ("VDP"), including its objectives, eligibility criteria, relief options, and key procedural considerations.

Labour & Employment Law (South)

The Business Immigration Crash Course

Presenter: Michael Greene, K.C.,
Michael Greene, K.C. is one of the most well-known practitioners in immigration law in Canada. Business immigration intersects with employment law.

Administrative Law (South)

Artificial Intelligence and Administrative Tribunals

Presenter: Paul Daly
Professor Daly will discuss the ways in which artificial intelligence can be integrated into the day-to-day operations of administrative tribunals: mindful of the pitfalls of new technology, he will explore how tribunal leaders and members can navigate a path forward to a better future.

CBA Alberta

CBA Alberta Section Leaders Summit | South

The Leadership Exchange: Stepping Into the Section Executive
A welcoming onboarding experience for new section leaders, including those who may be unsure about what section leadership involves or how they can contribute. The session offers practical insights and foundational guidance to help participants step into their roles with clarity and confidence. Participants will also have opportunities to connect with peers, ask questions, and begin building a sense of community.

CBA Alberta

CBA Alberta Section Leaders Summit | North

The Leadership Exchange: Stepping Into the Section Executive
A welcoming onboarding experience for new section leaders, including those who may be unsure about what section leadership involves or how they can contribute. The session offers practical insights and foundational guidance to help participants step into their roles with clarity and confidence. Participants will also have opportunities to connect with peers, ask questions, and begin building a sense of community.

CBA Alberta

The View from the Bench: A Chat with Alberta's Chiefs

Presenters: Chief Justice Ritu Khullar, Chief Justice Kent H. Davidson & Chief Justice James A. Hunter
CBA Alberta President Christopher Samuel sits down with Alberta’s Chief Justices for this year’s Chat with the Chiefs, offering an insightful exchange on the direction of Alberta’s Courts. The conversation will explore current priorities, recent developments, and the broader vision informing the work of the judiciary across the province.