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We are proud to be your partner in the pursuit of continuing legal excellence. In 1975, a group of visionary individuals gathered to create a remarkable instrument designed to meet the needs of the legal profession and the public that it serves: the Legal Education Society of Alberta. Our organization was structured to assume existing continuing legal education activities and to respond to future

needs as they would evolve. Our two main mandates were sound pre-call training for students-at-law and quality continuing professional development for the entire profession thereafter. LESA hired its first Executive Director in 1976. Peter Owen, QC was a distinguished Edmonton barrister with the kind of reputation and personality that could imbue our organization with the recognition and stature so necessary for its success. Peter Owen was followed in 1979 by William Galloway who served as Executive Director until 1983; Professor John Law then held the office for nine months. Robertson, QC became the Executive Director in 1984 and was succeed by Paul F. Wood, who served in the position from 2008 until 2013. Currently, Jennifer Flynn is the Executive Director. Today, we continue to serve the entire spectrum of Alberta’s legal community by delivering exceptional face-to-face legal education as well as print and online educational resources. Our organization is supported by hundreds of loyal volunteers, assisted by a team of dedicated professionals, and respected for its excellence across Canada and beyond. As an organization, we continue to evolve to support the legal profession. While our content, delivery, and educational methodologies have changed since 1975, our essential function has not. We remain the lifelong partner of the legal profession in a common pursuit of continuing legal excellence.

Want to brush up on an unfamiliar area of law? Find the resources you need on the LESA Library.When you're working on a ...
09/03/2026

Want to brush up on an unfamiliar area of law? Find the resources you need on the LESA Library.

When you're working on a file and need an Alberta-specific answer, you don't have time to start from scratch. The LESA Library offers online access to digital legal resources designed to support you in your day-to-day work. Whether you're looking to edit a precedent, reference a manual, or catch up on materials from missed programs, the LESA Library has it all.

🎉 From now until September 18, purchase a new subscription to the LESA Library and save the equivalent of two months.

----> Want more details? Check our the latest post on the LESA blog: https://www.lesaonline.org/lesa-library-subscription-sale-trusted-alberta-specific-legal-resources-for-less/

-----> Want to explore our plans & pricing? View all options for individuals and firms here: https://www.lesaonline.org/lesa-library-plans-pricing/



Sale is available to new subscribers only, one per customer or firm, and is applicable on plans for both individuals and firms. All subscribers must commit to a full one-year term. For subscribers who choose 12 monthly payments, each payment will be discounted to total the equivalent of 2 months free over the full one-year term. This offer cannot be combined with any other coupon codes. LESA Library Policies and Terms of Use apply.

✨ Volunteer Spotlight: Victoria A JonesMeet the Chair! We are grateful to have Victoria A. Jones (de Villars Jones LLP) ...
09/03/2026

✨ Volunteer Spotlight: Victoria A Jones

Meet the Chair! We are grateful to have Victoria A. Jones (de Villars Jones LLP) as the Chair for our upcoming Administration of Estates program. Thank you Victoria, for your leadership and the time and energy you are contributing to make this program possible. Learn more about what Victoria has done for LESA on her Volunteer profile! https://www.lesaonline.org/lesa-volunteer/victoria-a-jones/

Thank you for volunteering for , Victoria.

Don't miss it! Eleanor Carlson, TEP (Carbert Waite LLP) is going to be presenting on "Accounting in Estate Administratio...
09/03/2026

Don't miss it! Eleanor Carlson, TEP (Carbert Waite LLP) is going to be presenting on "Accounting in Estate Administration" on September 16.

Join the full-day Administration of Estates program in-person or online. Group discounts and firm broadcasts are available. Visit the event page for details: https://www.lesaonline.org/program/administration-of-estates/

Did you hear? There's a group discount for "Introduction to Mediation for New Lawyers". Send three or more people from y...
09/03/2026

Did you hear? There's a group discount for "Introduction to Mediation for New Lawyers".

Send three or more people from your firm or organization and get a 10% discount off each individual registration. Registrants get access to the recording.

Click here to sign up and apply the code GROUP10 to save: https://www.lesaonline.org/program/introduction-to-mediation-for-new-lawyers/

Learn more about "Navigating the MIT Conference" with Nancy Collins and Madison Brush. Don't miss "Mastering the Family ...
09/03/2026

Learn more about "Navigating the MIT Conference" with Nancy Collins and Madison Brush.

Don't miss "Mastering the Family Focused Protocol" on October 7. This full-day program will provide step-by-step guidance through the evolving process. Registration includes access to the recording.

Sign up here: https://www.lesaonline.org/program/mastering-the-family-focused-protocol/

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