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OC-62580The roles and responsibilities carried out by legal support staff are integral to a successful law practice. This presentation introduces essential skills for effective legal support work. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on May 13, 2026. Total running time is 2 hours, 19 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62554.01Coercive control often hides in plain sight and how it's handled in family law files can shape a client’s future. This paper explores helpful tools to recognize coercive control and post-separation abuse, with a focus on practical strategies for presenting persuasive evidence in court and avoiding common missteps along the way. These materials were presented at LESA’s Coercive Control in Action: Real World Examples and Legal Responses webinar on March 10, 2026.
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OC-62593-2Explore Microsoft Word and learn how to meet your obligations under Code of Conduct rule 3.3-1; navigate security issues with metadata, encryption, and compatibility mode; use track changes to indicate your proposed changes to a document; add, resolve, hide, and delete comments in your document; run a comparison between any two versions of the same document to identify the differences between them; choose between a Microsoft Word and a PDF file (pros and cons of each); and add, manipulate, and remove watermarks in documents. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on April 15, 2026. Total running time is 1 hour.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62554Personal License $95.00Explore helpful tools to recognize coercive control and post-separation abuse, and focus on practical strategies for presenting persuasive evidence in court and avoiding common missteps along the way. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on March 10, 2026. Total running time is 1 hour, 4 minutes.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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OC-62593-1Personal License $95.00Explore Microsoft Word and learn how to customize the interface for a legal user, change default formatting in new documents, fix default formatting in existing documents, customize Microsoft Word’s default template (Normal.dotm) , and change Microsoft Word’s programmatical default settings. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on March 4, 2026. Total running time is 1 hour.Choose license This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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62550.01Divorces involving children can be complex, especially if there are elements of trauma. With an enhanced awareness and understanding of the challenges these dynamics present, legal professionals can make better decisions, provide better advice, and better position themselves as an advocate for their client. This paper explores topics on attachment and why it matters, psychological and emotional safety, behavioral expression, trauma and the potential long-term implications, and more. These materials were presented at LESA’s Through the Eyes of the Child: Navigating Trauma and Attachment in Divorce Cases webinar on February 10, 2026.
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62560.05The main pillars of family law that are addressed in agreements are family property division, support, parenting and estate rights. This paper explores the legal consequences of addressing family law issues in various domestic contracts. It includes an overview of family law agreements in Alberta identifying issues and legislation for lawyers to be aware of, and sticky areas that require extra attention when drafting and providing independent legal advice. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law Agreements program in Edmonton on January 29, 2026.
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62560.04Family law counsel play a vital role in guiding clients through the negotiation, drafting, execution, and enforcement of family law agreements. This paper explores practical considerations for family law counsel, organized around key ethical and professional considerations that commonly arise when negotiating, drafting, and executing family law agreements. Each section identifies a specific area of risk, explains the underlying professional obligations, and offers concrete practice tips to help lawyers navigate these challenges effectively. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law Agreements program in Edmonton on January 29, 2026.
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62560.03This paper discusses some of the areas family law practitioners should actively cultivate within their professional networks, such as corporate law, tax law, estate law, and trust law. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law Agreements program in Edmonton on January 29, 2026.
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62560.02The goal isn’t just to reach a deal; it’s to reach a deal that neither party can or wants to break. This paper explores everything from “agreement in principle” (hereafter referred to as an “AIP”) to a fully executed agreement, and beyond. We’ll examine three key stages of turning the AIP into an enforceable agreement, managing attempts to renegotiate; and, building enforcement mechanisms that work. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law Agreements program in Edmonton on January 29, 2026.
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62560.01Most family law cases are settled before trial and often this is through negotiated settlements. This paper explores mediation with counsel, or with a third-party mediator, with many of the concepts applied in a collaborative process. It also addresses Arbitration as it is increasingly common for parties to engage in Mediation/Arbitration. These materials are part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law Agreements program in Edmonton on January 29, 2026.
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62574.01The Hague Convention can present complex challenges for legal professionals. This paper provides an overview of key Hague processes, including the applicability of the convention, the articles of the convention, habitual residence, undertakings, temporary orders for custody, and execution of a judgement. These materials were presented at LESA’s A Practice Guide to the Hague Convention on International Child Abductions webinar on January 14, 2026.
