October 3, 2019
Distinguished Service Awards Nomination Period
Jointly presented by the Canadian Bar Association - Alberta Branch and the Law Society of Alberta, these prestigious awards recognize the outstanding contributions of Alberta lawyers.

Award categories:
  • Service to the Profession
  • Service to the Community
  • Legal Scholarship
  • Pro Bono Legal Service

Consider nominating a worthy candidate for these awards. Please submit nominations by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2019.

Review the submission guidelines, eligibility, and nomination package on the CBA website. 
September Board Meeting Recap Video
President, Rob Armstrong, QC, and President-Elect Kent Teskey, QC, provide a summary of what happened at the September Board meeting including the results of recent articling surveys, information on strategic planning work and a Rule change involving our early intervention process. Find out more in this video update.

Past Board meeting recap videos can be found on our website.
Court of Queen's Bench: Notices to the Profession and Public
Choosing the Right Practice Management Software
Feeling overwhelmed trying to choose the right practice management software for your office?

To help you choose the right package, our Practice Management team has prepared a handy comparison chart detailing features and pricing options.

All of the packages meet the Law Society’s Trust Safety filing requirements.

Our Practice Management team is always available to answer questions about software and more. We can help you in a wide variety of areas, including:

  • File management
  • File-recall strategies
  • Timekeeping options
  • Use of technology
  • Billing and finances
  • Organization and growth
  • Business planning

Practice management consultations are available free of charge. Visit our website for more details or to request an office consultation.
Access to Justice Week: September 28 - October 5, 2019
There are many groups and individuals who work hard everyday to provide greater access to justice for Albertans. For one week this fall, events and activities across the province highlight the importance of justice, the barriers to accessing it, and the ways we can work together to break down those barriers. Visit the Alberta Access to Justice Week website for blog postings, event listings and more. 
In Case You Missed It: Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Q&A Webinar Recording
The Law Society of Alberta hosted a webinar on Thursday, September 19 focusing on the most frequently asked questions regarding the upcoming changes to the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Model Rules, effective Sept. 30, 2019.

The webinar discussed amendments to client identification and verification rules, as well as accounting rules governing the receipt of cash and the permitted use of lawyers’ trust accounts.