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Creditor & Debtor Law (North)

Annual Extended Caselaw Review

Presenters: Andrea Steen & Bren Cargill
Our annual extended caselaw review will provide an overview of cases published in 2026, focusing on collections & foreclosures and insolvency proceedings. Members are encouraged to engage and discuss practical implications of recent decisions.

Sexual & Gender Diversity Alliance (Provincial)

Pride Happy Hour

Join us for an informal Happy Hour at the Unicorn. Enjoy a relaxed evening of conversation, connection, and networking with members of the legal community.

Environmental Law (South)

The Regulatory Process for Data Centers in Alberta

Presenter: Rob Watson
Rob Watson is a lawyer at the Alberta Utility Commission and will present to the Environmental Law sections on the regulation of Data Centers in Alberta. This includes the AUC’s role in the regulatory process. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.

Family Law (North)

Agreements in the Post-Anderson World -- Do People Still Need Us?

Presenters: Sam W. Rollans & Rianne Faucher
The Anderson decision renders enforceable some property agreements which do not satisfy the requirements of sections 37 and 38 of the Family Property Act. Learn more about this decision, and how lawyers can still add value to interspousal agreements.

Young Lawyers (South)

Kick-Off Meet & Mingle

Join the CBA Young Lawyers South for our kick-off event at Greta Bar! This casual evening is an opportunity for young lawyers and articling students to connect, meet colleagues from across the South region, and kick off another year with the Young Lawyers Section.

Family Law (South)

Bringing Back Debtor's Prison: Civil Enforcement of Family Law Judgements

You have the judgment or award, but how do you actually enforce it? Join us for a practical lunch and learn covering the civil enforcement tools family lawyers should know, including writs of enforcement, PPR registration, garnishment, enforcement of arbi

Criminal Justice (South)

Bench and Bar Meet and Greet

Presenters: The Honourable Justice Williams, The Honourable Justice Maharaj, Justice of the Peace Gill, Andrea Serink & Robert D.L. Bassett, KC
Join members of the Judiciary, the Criminal Defence Bar and the Crown's office at the CBA offices on September 15, 2026 for nibbles, bevvies and conversation. Learn about the epic personal and career benefits of the CBA, network and engage with Criminal Justice Section Executive members on upcoming legal education topics.

Insurance Law (South)

No Fault Automobile Insurance: Updates and Expectations from Alberta’s No-Fault Automobile Insurance Legislation

Presenter: Faiza Khan
Join Faiza Khan for an in-depth examination of Alberta’s no-fault automobile insurance regime. Faiza will discuss key features of the system, its impact on claims handling and litigation, and emerging issues practitioners should be prepared to address as Alberta transitions to a no-fault model.

Business Law (South)

The Business of Law in the AI Revolution

Presenter: Donna Purcell KC
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way legal professionals work and how legal services are delivered. Join the CBA AB Business Law Section to explore the opportunities, challenges, and practical implications of AI for lawyers across all areas and stages of practice.

Taxation Law (South)

September Social

Please join us to kick-off our Taxation Law lecture series at The Guild in the historic Hudson's Bay bulding on Stephen's Avenue. Meet and mingle with the Section Executive and fellow tax practitioners!

Technology & Intellectual Property (South), Construction Law (North), Construction Law Full

Building Information Modelling: Ownership issues, contractual considerations, and litigation uses

Presenters: Jennifer Boothby, Noel Courage, Andrea Lee
Your clients–architects, engineers, and the construction industry–-increasingly use Building Information Modelling (“BIM”) for projects. Learn from the experts at Smart & Biggar and Glaholt Bowles about intellectual property risks with BIM, contractual provisions regarding BIM access and ownership, and litigation uses for BIM.

Construction Law (South)

Summit on Separation: A Discussion of Separation in Alberta and its Potential Impacts to the Construction Industry

Presenters: Ryan Phillips & Bill Black
Join us for Summit on Separation, a focused discussion on the October 19, 2026 referendum questions and how potential Alberta separation could impact the construction industry. Explore the legal and practical implications for procurement, project delivery, labour, claims, and the broader impacts on contractors, owners, consultants, and other industry stakeholders.

Civil Litigation (South)

ALIA Claims 101

Presenters: Chloe Cadieux
The session will help attendees understand ALIA and the Group Policy in addition to what to expect when reporting a claim.

Insolvency Law (South)

Annual Social

The CBA Insolvency South Division welcomes practicing Commercial List professionals to join us for our annual autumn social gathering.

Immigration Law (South)

Welcome Back - Federal and Alberta Immigration Updates

Presenters: Tara Pandes & Catherine McAteer
Join the CBA Alberta Immigration Law South Section as we kick off a new section year. This in-person gathering offers an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, receive section updates, and discuss recent developments federally and provincially, including Alberta's upcoming referendum.

Foreclosure Law (South)

2026-27 Section Planning & CMT CAN Holdings v. Sandhu Discussion

Presenters: Anthony Di Lello & Rafael Enrico Badiola
In person meeting to discuss meetings and topics for the year ahead, also to discuss Applications Judge Wanke's recent decision coming out of Edmonton and how this would affect foreclosure files, specifically the formulation of Affidavits of Default, going forward.

Child & Youth Law (North)

Meeting with Children-Tips and Techniques for Children's Counsel

Presenters: Jeffrey Keller & Andrea Doyle, KC
This session will provide practice tips on how to build a rapport with child clients.

Privacy & Access Law (North)

Reforming Private Sector Privacy Law in Canada: A Look at Bill C-36

Presenter: Teresa Scassa
This talk will consider changes to Canada’s private sector privacy law proposed in Bill C-36, with a focus on what has changed since Bill C-27. It will also touch on how the bill might shape future reforms in Alberta.

Environmental, Energy & Resources Law (North)

Careers in Energy/Environmental/Natural Resources Law After Work Social at the University Club

Come join us on September 28th for an after work social at the University Club at the University of Alberta! The event will feature members of your CBA Executive and other guest speakers who will share their unique experiences working in the environmental/energy/natural resources space and how they were introduced to these areas of practice.

Wills, Estates & Trusts

The Charitable Side of Estate Planning

Presenters: Colleen Feehan, Michelle Colemand, MNP, Noel Xavier
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the options available to clients, the questions worth asking and the role charitable giving can play in a thoughtful estate plan.

CBA Alberta

Unlocking AI Legal Research: How to Cut Hours of Work into Minutes

Presenter(s): Nathan Lee & Francine Goldenberg Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming legal research and giving lawyers a competitive edge.

Women Lawyers' Forum (North), Young Lawyers (North)

TRC Calls to Action: Understanding Call to Action 42 and the lawyer's role in Reconciliation

Presenters: Elder Nora Turenne, The Hon. Justice Lloyd, The Hon. Justice Tibbitt
WLF is honoured to gather with the blessing and teaching from Nora, a Metis Elder who will share story of traditional practices of justice before we hear from Court of Justice and Court of King's Bench Justices and leaders attempting to bring real meaning to the Calls to Action in our colonial court system.

Municipal Law (South)

Easements, Covenants, and Restrictions - A "Made in Calgary" Approach

Presenter: Nicole Maynard
Join us for a discussion of the ECR Agreement and Strata Subdivisions in Calgary.

Child & Youth Law (South)

Supervised Access: Why, What, How, and For How Long…

Presenters: Julia Surerus-Walsh & Jane Gillespie, MSW
When should supervised parenting time be ordered, who should supervise, and what information should lawyers be looking for from supervised access providers? Join Julia Surerus-Walsh of Worth Resolving Youth and Family Services and Jane Gillespie, MSW, for a practical discussion of supervised access services, supervision reports, therapeutic access, and transitions to less restrictive parenting arrangements. Attendees will gain practical tools for advising clients, selecting a professional supervising agency, and working with supervised access professionals.

Law Students - U of C

Finding Your Path in Law: Conversations with Practising Lawyers

Presenters: Robert D.L. Bassett KC, Navi Dhaliwal, Marlé Riley, & Drew Wilson
There is no single path to a successful legal career. Join a panel of practising lawyers as they share their unique journeys, offer advice for navigating the profession, and answer questions about building a career in law.

Administrative Law (South)

Bill C-5: The Implications and Implementation of the Building Canada Act

Presenters: Martin Z. Olszynski & David V. Wright
We are pleased to welcome esteemed Professors Olszynski and Wright from the University of Calgary Faculty of Law to discuss the federal "Special Projects" legislation. The discussion will be conducted according to "Chatham House Rules," meaning there will be no recording or attribution to allow for a free and unhindered discussion.

CBA Alberta

Leaders Edge for Lawyers: Compassion in Practice

Presenter(s): Jennie Gilbert
Post-pandemic work environments have become increasingly transactional, which can erode connection and lead to reduced input, delayed communication, and weaker judgment. This session reframes compassion as a leadership skill, showing how intentional listening and small shifts in connection improve trust, engagement, and overall performance without lowering expectations.