High-quality programs to fulfill your CPD plan
CBA Alberta has a full range of programs to fit your learning needs, and help you fulfill your annual professional development plan as required by the Law Society of Alberta.
Fri Mar 28
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Aboriginal Law (South)
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canadian Courts
A review of recent case law concerning the application of UNDRIP in Canada.
Presenter: Dr. Robert Hamilton
Fri Mar 28
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Securities Web
Proxy Contests
A discussion of the different stages of a proxy contest, with a particular focus on Alberta law.
Presenter: Adam T. Rock
Mon Mar 31
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Business Law (South), CCCA (South)
Contract Law Update: Developments of Note
On March 31, 2025, Lawson Lundell lawyer Lisa Peters, KC, hosts her 16th annual Contract Law Update which will be online. Every year, Lisa undertakes a review of decisions from the previous 12 to 18 months, looking for cases relevant to the commercial law
Tue Apr 1
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Civil Litigation (North)
Restrictive Covenants: An Overview for Litigators
Enforceability Issues with Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Covenants
Presenter: Vincent Kurata
Tue Apr 1
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Child &, Youth Law (South)
The Reintroduction of Brief Conflict Intervention in Alberta Court and Justice Services
The presenter will define Brief Conflict Intervention (BCI) and discuss eligibility requirements, clinician rosters, process preparation and involvement of children.
Presenter: Jennifer Taylor
Tue Apr 1
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Municipal Law (South)
Municipal Bylaws: The Ugly Duckling of Legislative Drafting
A multitude of texts and treatises on legislative drafting populate Canada's legal landscape. These works represent a kind of "bible" or set of commandments that operate to join the act of drafting laws to the judiciary’s role in interpreting those laws.
Wed Apr 2
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Alternative Dispute Resolution (South)
Insights from Down Under: An Australian Perspective on Cross Cultural and Family Violence Considerations in ADR
Family law dispute resolution is increasingly shaped by cross-cultural dynamics and the need for effective responses to family violence.
Presenter: Nadine Love
Wed Apr 2
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Creditor &, Debtor Law (North)
Review of Recent Legal Developments in the Sale of Distress
Presenter: Zachary Soprovich
Thu Apr 3
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Personal Injury Law (South)
Views From the Bench
Presenter: The Honourable Justice Nancy M. Carruthers
Thu Apr 3
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Taxation Law (South)
An Update on the Status of Parliament and Its Impact on Proposed Legislative Amendments to the Income Tax Act (Canada)
This presentation will discuss various proposed legislative amendments to the Income Tax Act and how those proposals have been impacted by the recent prorogation of Parliament. This presentation will cover topics relevant both to tax planning and tax liti
Tue Apr 8
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Wills &, Trusts (South)
Wills Variation, Validation and Rectification in AB, BC and
Some might say "done is better than perfect, because perfect never gets done", but is this true in the estate planning world?
Tue Apr 8
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Insurance Law (North)
Overlapping Policies
An introduction to Wrap Up Policies, Course of Construction Policies/Builder’s Risk Policies, and CGLs.
Presenter: Amanda Kostek (Partner, CBM Lawyers)
Wed Apr 9
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Labour &, Employment Law (South)
Unjust Dismissals at the CIRB
This presentation by two officers of the Canada Industrial Relations Board will shed light on the inside workings of the unjust dismissal process: from timelines to procedural matters to the art of mediation. Bring your notepad and the questions you’ve always wanted to ask, and we’ll come prepared with the procedural info we wish everyone knew.
Presenters: Diana Bartosh & Fisnik Kumnova
Wed Apr 9
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Natural Resources (South)
Who Owns Brine-Hosted Minerals in Alberta?
As carbon capture and storage projects advance through the regulatory approval process, Professor Bankes looks at concerns being raised by those with competing interests to those that hold pore space rights.
Thu Apr 10
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Health Law (South)
Prenatal Harm and the Duty of Care
The case law makes it clear that physicians owe a duty of care to their pregnant patients and, at least in some circumstances, to the child yet-to-be born.
Presenter: Professor Erin Nelson
Thu Apr 10
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
CBA Alberta
Inns of Court - Lethbridge
Advantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution over Traditional Litigation
Thu Apr 10
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Family Law (North)
Evidence in Family Chambers
Join Justice Kent Teskey and Norm Picard, KC for a round-table evidence-focused discussion of Chambers advocacy, including tips on how Justices prepare for Chambers.
Presenters: Justice Kent Teskey & Norm Picard, KC
Thu Apr 10
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Environmental, Energy &, Resources Law (North)
Surface Rights and Surface Asset Management
Welltraxx CEO and Co-Founder Kris Bower will be speaking to attendees about Welltraxx’s extensive experience representing over 40 Saskatchewan Rural Municipalities and seven of the eight Alberta Metis settlements to help meet their specialized needs regarding surface lease management, oil and gas administration, consultation and more.
Presenter: Kris Bower (CEO and Co-Founder, Welltrax)
Mon Apr 14
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Construction Law (South)
Change Orders: Law and Practice
This session will cover both legal and practical aspects associated with the change order process on construction projects, including recent legal developments concerning change order disputes. Our panel members will address practical steps for preparing
Tue Apr 15
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Family Law (South)
Butterfly Transactions: A Corporate Divorce
Tax law and in particular, butterfly transactions, can be intimidating for many family lawyers, but they don’t have to be. Join us as we discuss the 5W’s when it comes to butterfly transactions – who, what, where, when and why – and learn practical and im
Thu Apr 17
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Insurance Law (South)
Business and Personal Injury Loss Claims...
Mr. Hemens will discuss his thoughts on the preparation of income loss claim for individuals and business owners from and accountants perspective – the a primary focus on business owners and or professionals. Topic will include the importance of requesti
Thu Apr 17
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Administrative Law (North)
The Charter in Administrative Decision-Making
Presenter: Paul Daly
Wed Apr 23
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
CCCA (North)
Employment Law - Year in Review
This presentation will highlight the most noteworthy and compelling employment law developments from the past year in Alberta.
Presenter: Keshav Bhargava
Thu Apr 24
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Young Lawyers (South)
2025 CBA Alberta Young Lawyers South Bench & Bar Reception
The event will bring together young members of the legal community in Southern Alberta to meet with distinguished members of the Bench for an evening of drinks and casual conversation. This year, we are excited to announce that a delegation of lawyers and judges from the Houston Lawyers Association will also be joining us—mingle with their members and make new connections during this special occasion.
Thu Apr 24
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Young Lawyers (South)
Immigration Law
Join us for a session on Immigration Law, covering US investment in Canadian oil and gas, the rise in Canadian citizenship applications post-2024 US elections, and the impact of tariffs on Canadian businesses.
Presenters: Navi Dhaliwal, Catherine McAteer & Kevin Zemp
Fri Apr 25
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Small, Solo &, General Practice (South)
Roundtable Discussion
Join us for a collaborative, roundtable, brainstorming session as we work to lay groundwork for help drafting a law firm’s procedures manual.
Fri Apr 25
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Aboriginal Law (South)
Additions to Reserve and Urban Reserves – Best Practices
Please join the Aboriginal Law - South section and Troy Chalifoux for a presentation on “best practices” in navigating the complexities of Canada’s Additions to Reserve Policy and the development of urban reserves.
Presenter: Troy Chalifoux
Mon Apr 28
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Labour &, Employment Law (North)
Negotiating the Algorithm – Algorithmic Management and AI in the Workplace
A discussion of the intersection between technology and the workplace, including the use of algorithmic management and other AI technologies.
Presenter: Dr. Valerio de Stefano
Tue Apr 29
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
CCCA (South)
The future of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the Workplace
Tips and Tools to help your organization promote and foster an inclusive workplace. This session will speak to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), tips on how to adopt them in the workplace, and steps to put it into practice.
Wed Apr 30
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Securities Web , Securities On Demand
Update on CSA OTC Derivatives Regulation
Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives act as a foundational layer in modern financial markets. Trading
Presenter: Janice Cherniak
Thu May 1
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Women Lawyers' Forum (North)
Reception to Celebrate Women Appointed to the Bench
Special Guests: The Honourable Chief Justice of Alberta, Rita Khullar & CBA Alberta Branch Secretary, Kathy Briere
Fri May 2
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
CBA Alberta
CBA Alberta Section Executive Spring Workshop | Calgary
CBA Alberta Section Executive Spring Workshop
Fri May 2
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
CBA Alberta
CBA Alberta Section Executive Spring Workshop | Edmonton
CBA Alberta Section Executive Spring Workshop
Wed May 7
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Real Property Law - Residential (South)
Competition Act – Competitor Property Controls in Commercial Real Estate
Presentation on the amendments to the Competition Act and how they impact use in commercial real estate Presenter: Eric Dufour
Wed May 14
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
CBA Alberta
Make Your Law Firm Stand Out with Digital Marketing
The legal industry is more competitive than ever, and firms that don’t embrace digital marketing risk falling behind.
With legal tech expert Nathan Lee
Tue May 20
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Family Law (South)
Family Law | Social & Election
Connect with fellow Family Law Section subscribers and take part in the election for the Section Executive.
Tue May 20
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Family Law (South)
Cross-Examination in Family Law
Cross-examination is a powerful tool in family law litigation, but it requires careful planning and execution to be effective. This talk will explore key strategies for conducting a persuasive and focused cross-examination, including structuring questions
Wed May 28
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Privacy &, Access Law (North)
Current Issues in Health Law
Presenter: Rose M. Carter, KC