Apply to Serve on a 2024 Law Society of Alberta Committee 

The Law Society of Alberta is now accepting applications from active Alberta lawyers interested in volunteering on a committee. Diverse perspectives play an important role in helping us achieve our mission of serving the public interest by ensuring a high standard of legal services and professional conduct. 

Committee appointments will be approved at the February 2024 Bencher meeting. Committee members are appointed for a three-year term.  

If you are interested in volunteering on the following committees, visit the Law Society website for more information and fill out the online application form.

There are 12 anticipated vacancies:

• Audit and Finance (two vacancies): The Audit and Finance Committee has approximately seven, two-hour meetings per year.  
• Conduct (six vacancies): The Conduct Committee meets in panels of three once a month (always a Tuesday). Most meetings last one hour and the panel composition is based on the committee member’s availability. 
• Practice Review (four vacancies): The Practice Review Committee meets in panels of three on Wednesday mornings. There are approximately 12 panel meetings each year, which typically last an hour and a half. The panel meetings are scheduled by the Tribunal Office and the panel composition is based on availability. 

The deadline for applications is Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure their applications are complete. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 

If you have questions, please contact Governance.  

Call for Reconciliation Roster Members  

The Law Society of Alberta remains committed to responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action in a thoughtful and collaborative way that builds and strengthens relationships with Indigenous Peoples and communities. Hearing a wide array of Indigenous perspectives is crucial for advancing this work, which is why the Law Society is expanding its ongoing consultation with Indigenous people in Alberta to include as many voices as possible with a Reconciliation Roster.  

The Reconciliation Roster will provide guidance, feedback and resource suggestions for program initiatives, legal issues and educational programs to assist the Indigenous Initiatives Counsel's work for the Law Society.  

The Law Society is currently seeking Indigenous volunteers for the Reconciliation Roster, from both legal and non-legal backgrounds. Members of the roster can serve as long as they are able to. Opportunities to advise on each issue will be provided based on experience, availability and interest.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the roster, please fill out the survey and our Indigenous Initiatives Counsel will be in contact.  

Bencher Election Nomination Portal Closes Oct. 17

The nomination period for the 2023 Bencher Election is now open. Lawyers with active status are invited to complete their candidate nomination form in the Lawyer Portal. 

Nominations (including endorsements by your nominators) must be complete by midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 17 to be eligible for the election. Please note that the final voter roll will be created on Oct. 24 and only lawyers who have active status as of 8 a.m. that day are eligible to vote starting Nov. 14.

Indigenous Lawyers Networking Event

The Law Society of Alberta is hosting a networking event for Indigenous lawyers and students. This event will present an opportunity for Indigenous law students, articling students and new calls to connect with experienced Indigenous Counsel.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023

Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Location: CRAFT Beer Market Downtown | 345 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB

Register to Attend

This event is a great introduction to the Law Society of Alberta’s initiatives and programs, including the Indigenous Mentorship Program. The Indigenous Mentorship Program matches Indigenous lawyers with Indigenous law students, articling students and new calls from the University of Calgary and University of Alberta.

The Indigenous Bar in Alberta has expressed a keen interest in meeting one-on-one with students to provide advice, guidance and connections within the Indigenous legal community. We hope this night brings some new networking opportunities for everyone.

Distinguished Service Awards Nominations Now Open

Jointly presented by CBA Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta, the Distinguished Service Awards (DSAs) celebrate the outstanding contributions of members of our legal community, and are awarded in the categories of:

• Service to the Profession
• Service to the Community
• Service to Legal Scholarship
• Pro Bono Legal Service
• Service in Promoting Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in the Legal Profession

Nominate a deserving colleague for a DSA. Nominations are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Visit the CBA Alberta website to download your nomination form and for more information. 

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