Wills and Estates
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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 […]
Administration of Estates
LESA's Program Space Suite 1401, 10088-102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, CanadaAboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship In case you have not yet seen, LESA’s Administration of Estates program is on the calendar for September 16. This full-day program will examine estate administration procedures for […]
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 […]
Tax Issues in Estate Planning
AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship In any estate planning matter, being aware of potential tax issues, including when to engage a tax professional, is critical. This program will address common issues and help you develop strategies to address them. Topics will include: Transitioning corporations to the next generation Issues with non-resident heirs Taxes after death: What you should […]
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 […]
Troubled Estates: What Can Go Wrong and How to Respond
AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Estate matters do not always proceed smoothly. Disputes between executors, requests for early distributions, estate loans, and accounting challenges can quickly complicate an estate and increase the risk […]
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 […]
Family Property Law for Wills and Estates Practitioners
AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Family law frequently intersects with wills and estates practice. What implications exist if a person dies while in the process of separation or divorce? What if the person […]
Effective Legal Support: Wills, EPAs, and PDs
AboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Designed for legal assistants and paralegals, this webinar will explore how to support wills, enduring power of attorney, and personal directive matters efficiently, avoid common errors, and keep […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wills and EPAs: Commonly Occurring Issues
Alberta Real Estate Association Suite 320, 2020 4th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaAboutFacultyMore InfoSponsorship Certain issues regularly come up when dealing with wills and powers of attorney. This program explores many of those issues with advice or comments on each and references […]
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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