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Municipal Law (South)

Municipal Law Questions: A Collaborative Roundtable and Networking Session

Join your peers for an interactive, in-person roundtable dedicated to raising the legal questions currently on your mind, offering a collaborative space to exchange insights and practical solutions. Bring your questions.

Insurance Law (North)

Utmost Good Faith, Peace of Mind, and Extra-Contractual Damages in Insurance Coverage Cases

Presenter: Barbara Billingsley
The prevailing principles and outstanding issues relevant to the awarding of damages for mental distress, aggravated damages and punitive damages in insurance coverage cases.

Civil Litigation (North)

Reforming Civil Litigation in Alberta: Lessons from Ontario's Proposed Overhaul

Presenter: Bill Kenny
This talk will explore the current state of civil litigation in Alberta, and discuss various proposed methods of improving litigation efficiency through reforming the Rules of Court.

Child & Youth Law (South)

Children’s Counsel Orders and How to Get Them

Presenters: The Honourable Justice Anna Loparco & Andrea Doyle, KC
Join us for a discussion about the contents of an Order Appointing Children’s Counsel, including the KB template order, the role of children’s counsel, and how counsel is appointed.

Law Students - U of C

Foreclosure in Alberta: A Guide for Law Students

Presenters: Cass Lintott & Rafael Badiola
We will go over the steps in Alberta’s foreclosure process, from initial default to court-ordered sale. The session will outline key stages and provide an opportunity to engage with presenters, ask questions, and gain insight into how foreclosure law is applied in practice.

Creditor & Debtor Law (North)

Extended Case Law Review

Presenters: Andrea Steen & Gil Miciak
Join us for an update by Andrea Steen and Gil Miciak on recent interesting and important cases.

Taxation Law (South)

Overview of the Tax Shelter Rules

Presenters: Chris Johnston & Leah Arthur
This presentation will provide a general overview of the tax shelter rules in the Income Tax Act and their interpretation.

Personal Injury Law (South)

Insolvency – What to Know for Your Clients

Presenter: Wayne Weber
We will review insolvency and provide information for lawyers about what to consider when a client files for bankruptcy before a personal injury claim is settled.

CBA Alberta

Access to Justice Event: Keynote Speaker Honourable Justice Martin

Join us for Access to Justice Week 2026 with keynote speaker The Honourable Justice Sheilah L. Martin, as CBA Alberta encourages lawyers to connect through volunteering and support pro bono initiatives that strengthen our communities.

Construction Law (South), In-House Lawyers (South)

Multi-Party Construction Disputes: Tips and Traps

Presenters: Susan Fader, David de Groot & Cassidy Bishop
Join us for a discussion about tips and traps in litigating multi-party construction disputes.

Young Lawyers (North)

Tips on how to run a trial at the Alberta Court of Justice

Presenter: The Honourable Justice S.L. Corbett
Discover what really happens when you are in trial at the Court of Justice and learn practical strategies.

Wills & Trusts (South)

Mediating Estate Litigation Disputes

Presenter: Honourable Barbara Veldhuis
Discussion on mediation in estate proceedings, covering emotional management, strategies for self-represented parties, and best practices for efficient document submission.

Law Students - U of A

Careers in Criminal Justice

Presenters: Adam Badari, Gabriel Sandstrom
Join us as the Criminal Justice North Section Executive fields questions from the University of Alberta Criminal Law Club for those interested in a career in Criminal Justice.

In-House Lawyers (North)

Insolvency Basics

Presenter: Kevin Hoy
This webinar will canvass the basics of insolvency and restructuring law, with a focus on topics of relevance to in-house counsel and commercial law practitioners.

Natural Resources (South)

Standing in Alberta’s Environmental and Resource Proceedings: Recent Cases and Trends

Presenters: Laura Estep, Dan Collins & Ben Kriwokon
This session will examine recent trends and notable cases affecting standing to participate in energy and environmental proceedings.

Labour & Employment Law (South)

Alberta Labour, Constitution Notwithstanding: Speculation on ATA and GOA

Presenter: Andrew Sims, K.C. & Jennifer Koshan
We will explore the constitutionality of the Alberta government’s usage of the notwithstanding clause to force a new collective agreement and end the strike of the Alberta Teacher’s Association.

Women Lawyers' Forum (North)

Current state of sexual assault law post R. v. McLeod, et al 2025 ONSC 4319

Presenters: Nicole Stewart & John Schmidt
This session explores how R. v. McLeod (2025) is reshaping Canadian sexual assault law, with expert insight from defense lawyer Nicole Stewart and Crown prosecutor John Schmidt. Using the high-profile World Junior Hockey case, it examines credibility, consent, and evidentiary standards—and how the decision is influencing trial strategy and future prosecutions.

Family Law (North)

Case Law Review Updates from Bottom Line Research and Communications

Presenter: Linda Jensen
Linda Jensen from Bottom line Research will be providing a case update on family law cases.

Environmental, Energy & Resources Law (North)

Scope of Proponents’ Legal Obligation to Consult Indigenous Communities in Energy Projects

Presenters: Keltie Lambert & Deirdre A. Sheehan
This event features distinguished advocates in Indigenous, environmental, and regulatory law discussing their career paths and insights on meaningful consultation with Indigenous communities in energy and utility projects. A Q&A will follow, making it a valuable session for those interested in energy, environmental, or resources law.

Family Law (South)

The Role of Children’s Counsel

Presenter: Terri L. Mair, KC
The presentation explores the role of children’s counsel in high-conflict family law matters. Ms. Mair will provide an overview of the different roles of children’s counsel in litigation as well as mediation/arbitration.

Insurance Law (South)

Mandatory Litigation Plans in Civil (Non Family) Cases NPP#2024-02

Presenters: The Honourable Justice Darren Reed & The Honourable Justice Michael Marion
A discussion with the Court on the Mandatory Litigation Plans for (Non-Family Cases) and its application on civil actions.

Business Law (South)

Designing M&A Earnouts to Minimize Disputes in Private M&A Transactions

Presenter: Andrew Wong
In this presentation we will discuss market norms, key risks and practice tips to aide you when structuring, negotiating and drafting earnout mechanics in your transactions.

Small, Solo & General Practice (South), Young Lawyers (South)

A Guided Discussion on Use-Cases for Artificial Intelligence

Presenter: Len Polsky
Join us for a guided discussion on current artificial intelligence use cases, highlighting innovative applications and the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping the future of technology. Young Lawyers are invited to share insights, ask questions, and collaborate on challenges and solutions driving effective AI implementation.

Construction Law (North)

Is it Actually Liquidated? An Update on Liquidated Damages

Presenters: Matti Lemmens & Archer Bell
Liquidated damages are a commonly found provision in many construction contracts. Join us for a discussion on how the enforceability and test for liquidated damages were recently addressed by the Court in Kuipers v. NEP Limited GP Inc. et al, 2025 ABKB 278.

Aboriginal Law (South)

Anticipated Changes to Federal Indigenous Procurement

Presenters: Lindsay Bec & Bronwyn Evans
We will be discussing critiques of the current process, anticipated changes and how that may impact joint ventures and other arrangements with Indigenous businesses.

Privacy & Access Law (South)

Privacy & Access Year in Review - 2025

Presenters: Adam LaRoche & Erika Romanow
Join us for a retrospective on the state of privacy and data legislative reform, federally and across Canadian provinces.

Labour & Employment Law (North)

Confidential Information and Post-Employment Obligations

Presenter: Aaron Marchadour
. This presentation dives into the key legal frameworks that govern confidentiality obligations for current and former employees, including contractual, common law and fiduciary obligations.

CBA Alberta

2026 Distinguished Service Awards

Jointly presented by the Law Society of Alberta and the Canadian Bar Association - Alberta.

Business Law (North)

Colleagues in Conversation - February Social

Immigration Law (South)

Ghosts, Torts, and Courts: Suing Bad Immigration Actors

Presenters: Eoin Logan & Andrew Koltun
Learn about pursuing legal action against ghost and negligent immigration consultants.

Child & Youth Law (North)

Legal Impacts and developments regarding an Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit, and Metis children, youth and families

Presenters: Sheila Raffray, Lisa Weber, Mark Tripe de Roche
This session will educate lawyers and update lawyers regarding recent legal developments surrounding an Acting Respecting First Nations, Inuit, and Metis children, youth and families.

CBA Alberta

Mentor Program Virtual Meet-Up

This virtual meet-up gives mentee and mentor pairs the opportunity to have focused discussion time.

Securities Law (South)

What’s New at CIRO - Regulatory Update and Crypto Developments

Presenters: Richard Korble & Moty Moravvej
An update on recent developments at the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization, including regulatory updates and developments regarding crypto currencies.

CBA Alberta

Client Centric Technology

Presenter: Nathan Lee
How to Deliver Seamless Digital Experiences That Keep Clients Coming Back. Unlock the power of self-service, real-time updates, and AI-driven automation to transform client engagement.

CBA Alberta

2026 CBA Alberta Annual General Meeting

2026 CBA Alberta Annual General Meeting