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.
Wed Jun 18
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Aboriginal Law (North)
The Law of Indigenous Ownership and Projects
Presenter: Jeremy Barretto
Wed Jun 18
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
CBA Alberta
Retirement on Trial: Life’s Next Case | Calgary
Join us for a special screening of Retirement on Trial, a compelling documentary exploring the challenges and opportunities of life beyond law. Stay for a thought-provoking panel discussion with the filmmaker, legal professionals, and retirement experts, followed by a reception where you can connect and continue the conversation.
Presenters: Stephen Herman, Evelyn Neaman, Honourable Marina Paperny KC, Michael Swanson KC, & Pamela McCluskey
Wed Jun 18
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Young Lawyers (North)
Year-End Social at The Banquet
Thu Jun 19
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Business Law (South)
Start-up Law
This is a presentation of legal issues relating to emerging and high growth companies.
Presenter: Adam T. Rock
Thu Jun 19
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Constitutional &, Human Rights Law (North)
The Road Not Taken? Freedom of Expression and the Preservation of Democracy
Presenter: Rob Normey
Thu Jun 19
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Child &, Youth Law (North)
Year-End Social at The Common
Fri Jun 20
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Small, Solo &, General Practice (South)
Year-End Social
Join us for a year-end social event to meet other SSGP practitioners and enjoy some refreshments at the Fox on 6th.
Mon Jun 23
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
In-House Lawyers (South)
Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence for In-House Lawyers
Please join us as our panelists discuss the use of artificial intelligence for contract drafting and other legal work
Presenters: Laura Jeffords Greenberg, Claire Feltrin, Stephen Burns & Memme Onwudiwe
Mon Jun 23
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Administrative Law (North)
Deference and the Administrative-Legislative Paradox in Judicial Review
This presentation examines a legal paradox by first describing it and identifying key caveats. It then explores four possible explanations: purposive over textual interpretation, the pursuit of coherence in public law, varying views on the separation of p
Tue Jun 24
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Civil Litigation (South)
Summer Social
Come celebrate the start of the 2025 summer and the collegiality of the Civil Litigation South Section! Join your colleagues and friends at Pazzi Pizzeria for good food and good drinks.
Tue Jun 24
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Business Law (North), Commercial Property &, Leasing (North), Real Property (North)
Year-End Social at CRAFT
Tue Jun 24
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Construction Law (North)
Year-End Social at Bar Henry
Tue Jun 24
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Immigration Law (North)
Year-End Social at The Banquet
Wed Jun 25
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Foreclosure Law (South)
Social, Meet & Greet & Retirement Celebration at Barcelona Tavern
Come socialize and celebrate the retirement of Gloria Vinci and Terry McCaffery.
Wed Jun 25
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Administrative Law (South)
Summer Social
Join us for a relaxed afternoon of reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new ones.
Wed Jun 25
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
In-House Lawyers (North)
In-House Counsel Survey Results & Industry Trends
Our speakers will share insights from their 2024 In-House Counsel Career and Compensation Survey, highlighting key data, industry trends, and evolving career dynamics. The session will provide practical guidance on compensation, talent retention, and career strategies to help legal professionals navigate a shifting in-house landscape.
Presenters: Miriam Leung & Meaghan Loughry
Thu Jun 26
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Creditor &, Debtor Law (North)
Year-End Social at CRAFT
Thu Jun 26
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Aboriginal Law (South), Environmental Law (South)
Social and Networking Event at the Petroleum Club!
Join the Environmental Law South Section and Aboriginal Law South Section for a networking event and celebrate the start of summer! Open to all CBA members.
Thu Jun 26
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Constitutional &, Human Rights Law (North)
Thinking Broadly About Constitutional Litigation
Justice Feehan of the Alberta Court of Appeal will address the traditional constitutional provisions, the constitutionalization principle, the schedule to the 1982 act, unwritten constitutional principles, and quasi-constitutional legislation. The focus of the discussion will be to encourage lawyers to think outside the traditional black letter box of constitutional litigation.
Presenter: The Honourable Justice Feehan
Fri Jun 27
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Insurance Law (South)
Summer Social - Lawn Bowling
Join us for a fun summer evening at the CBA Insurance Law South Section Annual Lawn Bowling Event!