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.
Thu May 8
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Administrative Law (South)
Annual Case Law Review
Join us as we conduct our annual review of notable administrative law judgments handed down between May 2024 and March 2025.
Presenter: Marlé Riley
Thu May 8
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Family Law (North)
Navigating Streamlined Trials – A Case Study
Presenters: Laura H. Bruyer KC & Jane Kupolati
Thu May 8
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Health Law (South)
Medical Malpractice Litigation: From the Trenches
Marian Black will discuss her experience in maintaining an active practice in the field of medical malpractice, and provide practical thoughts and guidance on key issues faced by practitioners.
Presenters: Marian Black
Thu May 8
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
CBA Alberta
Inns of Court | Edmonton
You're Done Questioning & Cross Examination... What Happens Next?
Fri May 9
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Legal Research &, Knowledge Management (South)
Introducing the COAL Guide: The Whys and Hows
Canada’s new free legal citation guide, the Canadian Open Access Legal Citation Guide (COAL Guide), was published in June 2024 and is available on CanLII. Two of its creators share insights into why it was developed, its benefits, and the reasoning behind its citation rules.
Presenters: Ann Marie Melvie & Michelle Terriss
Fri May 9
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Young Lawyers (South)
Foreclosure Law and Your Practice
Foreclosure law doesn't stand alone - it weaves through real estate, litigation, debtor-creditor relations, and insolvency law.
Presenter: Carley Frazer
Fri May 9
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Young Lawyers (South)
Foreclosure Law and Your Practice
Foreclosure law doesn't stand alone - it weaves through real estate, litigation, debtor-creditor relations, and insolvency law.
Presenter: Carley Frazer
Mon May 12
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Elder Law (North)
A Discussion on Topics related to Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship
A discussion regarding various issues related to Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship matters, featuring Victoria Jones of de Villars Jones LLP and Jessica Kind of Lypkie Henderson.
Presenters: Victoria Jones & Jessica Kind
Mon May 12
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Charities Law (Provincial)
Report on the CBA National Charities Executive Meeting and the Charities Symposium
Alberta lawyers who attended the charities symposium and national CBA charities section executive meeting in April in Toronto will give a report on issues discussed and timely topics
Presenters: Yvonne Chenier & Christina Grayburn
Mon May 12
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Construction Law (South)
Refining Written and Oral Advocacy: Insights from the Bench
Please join the Construction Section for a lively panel discussion on refining advocacy skills featuring the Honourable Justice Michael Marion of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta and leading disputes counsel. Focusing on keys on achieving success in c
Tue May 13
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Constitutional &, Human Rights Law (North)
Inmate Disciplinary Proceedings and the Charter
A discussion of the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan v Saskatchewan (Attorney General), 2025 SCC 6 decision and its potential implications.
Presenter: Nicholas Trofimuk
Tue May 13 - Wed May 21
CBA Alberta
New Lawyer Welcome
Please join representatives from partner organizations in Alberta’s legal community as we roll out the welcome mat for new and upcoming lawyers.
Tue May 13
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Securities Law (South)
Update on CSA OTC Derivatives Regulation
Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives act as a foundational layer in modern financial markets. Trading
Presenter: Janice Cherniak
Tue May 13
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Wills &, Trusts (South)
Cross Border (Canada-US) Estate Tax Considerations
Please join us at noon on Tuesday May 13, 2025 as we hear from Aasim Hirji, Director of Canadian Tax Law, and Evan Crocker, Senior Tax Associate at Moodys Tax, discuss US-Canada Estate Tax Considerations.
Wed May 14
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Labour &, Employment Law (South)
Recent Changes to OH&S and Judicial Consideration in Alberta
Presenter: Steve Eichler
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
Wed May 14
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Natural Resources (South)
Uses and Abuses of UNDRIP in Canadian Courts
Join Dr. Dwight Newman, one of Canada’s top experts in Indigenous rights law, for a lively discussion of recent Canadian judicial uses of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Thu May 15
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Business Law (South)
Legacy Planning for Business Owners
Presenter: Isabelle Cadotte
Thu May 15
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Insurance Law (South)
“Care First Insurance: Where We’re At”?
Mr. Atnikov will give us a general update on the current scheme, as well as what we expect to be coming down the pipe.
Presenter: Izaak Atnikov
Tue May 20
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
CBA Alberta
Inns of Court | Calgary
Practical Tips & Tricks for Written and Oral Advocacy
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
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
Personal Injury Law (South)
Neuro-Ophthalmologic & Neurovestibular Disorders Following Concussion
Presenter: The Honourable Justice Nancy M. Carruthers
Tue May 20
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Privacy &, Access Law (South)
Privacy and AI in U.S. and Europe
Join us for a webinar featuring Laura Clark Fey. Laura will provide an overview of the privacy and AI frameworks in U.S. and Europe and will highlight emerging trends and topics in U.S. and European data protection law.
Presenter: Laura Clark Fey
Tue May 20
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Wills, Estates &, Trusts (North)
Family Maintenance and Support: 30 Years since Tataryn
A decade ago, Anne S. de Villars, K.C., did an extensive review of the law at the 20 year anniversary of the Tataryn decision. This presentation looks at what has changed and what has remained the same in the last 10 years, as the seminal decision reaches its 30th anniversary.
Wed May 21
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Real Property Law - Residential (South)
Closing Arguments: Residential Case Law Update 2025
Presenter: Peter W. K. Ridout
Wed May 21
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Municipal Law (North)
Revamping Municipal Council in 2025
A review of the legislative changes to Local Elections, Campaigning (introduction of Municipal Political Parties) and new Provincial Cabinet Oversight of local councils.
Presenter: Travis McKay
Wed May 21
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
CBA Alberta
Update from Canada Border Services Agency
Current enforcement priorities, procedures and determinations concerning removals and section-44 reports, any noteworthy changes in CBSA’s inland enforcement, and other related topics.
Presenter: Curtis Barry
Thu May 22
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
In-House Lawyers (South)
Interesting Cases in Human Rights
Please join us and bring your in-house Human Resource colleague to our panel discussion reviewing interesting cases and trends in human rights law.
Thu May 22
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Administrative Law (North)
Recent Developments in Administrative Law
David will present thoughts and insights on a miscellany of interesting administrative law cases from 2024. This presentation will be in-person only, so we look forward to seeing you there.
Presenter: David Phillip Jones, K.C.
Thu May 22
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Alternative Dispute Resolution (North)
Key Considerations for Solicitors in Drafting Arbitration Clauses
A practical conversation about key considerations for solicitors in drafting arbitration clauses, including the pros and cons of going institutional or ad hoc and best practices.
Presenters: Joanne Luu & Romeo Rojas
Tue May 27
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Insolvency Law (South)
Current Issues in Energy Law Insolvency Proceedings
Hear from practitioners representing various stakeholder interests in recent insolvency proceedings, including purchasers, debtors, third parties, regulators and court officers.
Presenters: Sean Collins, Dustin Olver, Brittney LaBranche & Ryan Zahara
Wed May 28
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
In-House Lawyers (North)
Issues for Corporate and In-House Counsel in the experience
Presenter: Jesse Mackenzie
Wed May 28
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Immigration Law (South)
Exploring the Intersection of Family Law and Immigration
Presenters: Sanjiv Parmar
Wed May 28
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Health Law (North)
Current Issues in Health Law
Join us for an insightful webinar featuring our speaker, Rose Carter, K.C. Rose is a leading figure in the area of health law with over 30 years of experience advising medical professionals and litigating complex regulatory matters.
Presenter: Rose M. Carter, KC
Thu May 29
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
CBA Alberta
A Conversation With Mickey Amery, Alberta Minister Of Justice
CBA Alberta welcomes Alberta’s Minister of Justice, Mickey Amery, for a special conversation with CBA Alberta President Robert Bassett. Join us as they discuss current justice initiatives and what lies ahead for Alberta’s justice portfolio.
Presenters: The Honourable Mickey Amery, Alberta Minister of Justice
Wed Jun 4
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Articling Students (Provincial)
Alternative Career Paths for Lawyers: Exploring In-House Roles, Government Positions, and Non-Traditional Legal Careers Where a Legal Background Is an Asset
Presenters: Loraine Champion K.C., Pauline Chan
Wed Jun 4
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Creditor &, Debtor Law (North)
The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Family Law – Recent Case
The presentation will cover recent cases and practical issues in family law and bankruptcy, including property claims, surviving claims, undervalue transfers, Dower rights, and insights from trustees.
Presenters: Sandra Landy, Rebecca Frederick, Rebecca Frederick and Daniel England
Wed Jun 4
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
CBA Alberta
Inns of Court - Red Deer
Topic: Preparation, Preparation, Preparation: The Key to Effective Advocacy
Thu Jun 5
4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Family Law (North)
Year-End Social at Vine Arts
Mon Jun 16
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Construction Law (South)
Year-End Social at Barbarella Bar
As the 2024–25 season of Section programming comes to a close, your Construction Law Section Executive warmly invites all Section subscribers to join us at Barbarella Bar to mix, mingle and enjoy refreshments generously provided by our returning event sponsors, HKA and Revay.
Tue Jun 17
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
CBA Alberta
Retirement on Trial: Life’s Next Case | Edmonton
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 Donna Shelley, KC, Honourable Robert Philp, KC, & Randall Osgood
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
Fri Jun 20
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Aboriginal Law (South)
Lunch & Link Up: CBA Aboriginal Law South
Step away from the desk and into community! Join us for a laid-back lunch where conversations flow, connections grow, and familiar faces feel like home. No speeches, no agenda—just good food, great company, and the chance to strengthen our legal circle
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!