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Advanced Microsoft Word for Legal Professionals (Webinar Series)
AboutFacultyMore Info This 12-part webinar series delivers practical knowledge and hands-on skills so you can draft, edit, and format documents with confidence in Microsoft Word. You’ll learn strategies and tools […]
Beyond the Judgment: Understanding Civil Enforcement Procedures for Legal Support Staff
AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Designed for legal support staff, this webinar will provide a practical overview of: The civil enforcement process after judgment Including enforcement options Procedural steps Client communication The role […]
NDAs in Practice: Drafting, Interpreting, and Enforcing Confidentiality Agreements
AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are a foundational tool for protecting confidential information, but their effectiveness depends on both how they are drafted and how they are enforced. This webinar will explore the form of NDAs, including key clauses and common drafting pitfalls. It will then turn to the enforcement of NDAs, examining when breaches […]
Growing Your Legal Practice with Strategic Referrals
AboutFacultyMore Info Referrals remain one of the most effective and sustainable ways to grow a legal practice, yet many lawyers encounter consistent barriers to generating and maintaining referral relationships. This session will examine referral development through a strategic and practical lens, focusing on how lawyers can position themselves as trusted referral recipients. Topics include: Roadblocks […]
Arbitrations
AboutFacultyMore Info Sponsorship With the courts under more strain, litigants are increasingly turning to private resolution options. This comes with opportunities and potential traps for lawyers navigating litigation matters. Develop and enhance the skills you need to successfully guide your clients through arbitrated proceedings and/or build your practice as an arbitrator. Topics will include: Key […]
Fall Conference 2026: Litigation
Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge 1 Centennial Dr, Kananaskis Village, Alberta, CanadaAboutAgendaFacultyHotelMore InfoSponsorship How you prepare for trial, lead evidence, get the admissions you need, and help the trier of fact understand your theory of the case is critical. Learning the […]
Advanced Microsoft Word for Legal Professionals Part 8: Mastering Styles
AboutFacultyMore Info Want to unlock the full power of Microsoft Word and take control of your document’s appearance? In this webinar, you will learn how to: Differentiate between direct formatting and styles formatting Open and configure the styles pane to easily apply and modify styles Customize the default styles Understand the Normal style and why […]
Introduction to Mediation for New Lawyers
AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Retired Justice Adam Germain invites you to “think outside the courthouse” as he discusses the increasing importance of mediation in the everyday practice of law. Building on his years of experience mediating disputes both within and outside the court system, this webinar will explore how to get the most out of mediation, how […]
Advanced Microsoft Word for Legal Professionals Part 9: Paragraph Numbering I
AboutFacultyMore Info Want to build reliable, professional numbering systems in your legal documents? In this webinar, you will learn how to: Properly construct and apply different single or multi-level paragraph […]
Patricia Paradis Constitutional Law Symposium
AboutTopicsFacultyMore Info We are excited to announce an enhanced initiative with the University of Alberta, Faculty of Law and the Centre for Constitutional Studies. As a result of this new initiative, the registration fees for this program have dropped significantly for live attendance (in-person or online) on October 23. The new fees are $50 + […]
Incident Response Planning for Law Firms: Managing Cybersecurity Events
AboutFacultyMore Info Many organizations, including law firms, understand the importance of cybersecurity but struggle with where to start. This presentation highlights why incident response planning is essential for law firms […]
Advanced Microsoft Word for Legal Professionals Part 10: Paragraph Numbering II
AboutFacultyMore Info Want to master advanced numbering and cross-referencing in legal documents? In this webinar, you will learn how to: Differentiate between multi-level lists and list styles Modify styles and […]
Mediation of Family and Divorce Conflicts 2026 (Calgary)
Best Western Village Park Inn 1804 Crowchild Trl NW, Calgary, AlbertaAboutFacultyAgendaMore InfoAccommodations Note: There is no pre-requisite for LESA’s Mediation of Family and Divorce Conflicts course. Mediation is increasingly important in the practice of family law. Receive 40 hours of intensive, hands-on skills training in this in-depth, 5-day course. Develop the skills, knowledge, and understanding to build a competent and professional mediation practice. Topics include: […]
Advanced Microsoft Word for Legal Professionals Part 11: Automatic Table of Contents
AboutFacultyMore Info Do you know how to set up line numbers in pleadings? In this webinar, you will learn how to: Set up line numbers in pleadings using a provided […]
Rules of Court 2026: Year in Review
AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Join us for this annual update highlighting important developments affecting the Rules of Court over the past year. Using recent cases and procedural issues, this webinar will focus on how the courts are interpreting and applying the Rules in practice, and what that means for litigators. This session is designed to keep litigators […]
Advanced Microsoft Word for Legal Professionals Part 12: Automatic Table of Authorities
AboutFacultyMore Info Want to save hours of tedious work? In this webinar, you will learn how to: Generate an automatic table of authorities with a provided sample appellate brief Control […]
Mediation of Disputes
Alberta Real Estate Association Suite 320, 2020 4th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaAboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship As courts face growing pressure, more litigants are turning to private dispute resolution. For lawyers, this shift creates both opportunities and potential pitfalls. This practical, hands-on course will […]
Appellate Advocacy (2027)
LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, CanadaAboutFacultyMore Info This program is proudly offered in collaboration with the Court of Appeal of Alberta. Effective appellate advocacy requires an understanding of court procedures/processes and the development of strong […]
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