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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.

10/03/2026

Day 2 of LESA’s Fall Conference is covering The Chapter Method with Larry Pozner, Pozner on Cross.

10/03/2026

The exhibit hall of LESA’s Fall Conference on the morning of Day 2 is looking good! Thank you to our exhibit sponsors Dicta Court Reporting Inc., Eldor-Wal, Roots Reporting, and Troy Valuations for supporting this year’s conference. We’re also so grateful to have AB Lawyers' Assist and Pro Bono Law Alberta onsite with us!

Mona Duckett KC delivered an excellent talk this afternoon on the organization and preparation for effective trial advoc...
10/02/2026

Mona Duckett KC delivered an excellent talk this afternoon on the organization and preparation for effective trial advocacy, the ethics of witness preparation, and tips to achieve the artful direct examination at LESA's 2026 Fall Conference.

Justice Nicholas Devlin, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta wowed participants with tips to master the art of examination ...
10/02/2026

Justice Nicholas Devlin, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta wowed participants with tips to master the art of examination in chief at LESA's Fall Conference today in Kananaskis.

Acting Chief Justice of Alberta Dawn Pentelechuk delivered the Keynote Address at LESA's "Fall Conference 2026: Litigati...
10/02/2026

Acting Chief Justice of Alberta Dawn Pentelechuk delivered the Keynote Address at LESA's "Fall Conference 2026: Litigation" today in Kananaskis.

A shoutout to Eldor-Wal for supporting this year's LESA Fall Conference! We’re lucky to have such great partners who cha...
10/02/2026

A shoutout to Eldor-Wal for supporting this year's LESA Fall Conference! We’re lucky to have such great partners who champion continuing legal education in Alberta. Thank you for being part of it!

If you're with us in Kananaskis this weekend, be sure to stop by the Eldor-Wal booth to say hi to Luke Manca. 👋

10/02/2026

✨ Presenter Spotlight: Larry Pozner, Pozner on Cross

We're looking forward to Larry Pozner presenting at the upcoming "Fall Conference 2026: Litigation".

Rarely can we say that someone “wrote the book” on a subject. Even more unusual is a book that changed a profession. In this program both are true. Larry Pozner is a leading authority on cross-examination. Pozner’s book Cross Examination: Science and Techniques (soon to be printed in its 4th Ed., Pozner and Dodd) and his seminars Pozner on Cross: the Chapter Method revolutionized our profession’s view of the purposes and methods of modern cross.

Larry Pozner is a lecturer, author, and trial consultant. He has long been recognized in Best Lawyers in America in Criminal Law—both white collar and non-white collar, and in civil “Bet the Company” litigation. He is a Past President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and began his career as a Colorado Public Defender. Pozner was trial counsel for more than a decade for the Denver Broncos franchise and its owner, Pat Bowlen.

Thank you for joining us at the Fall Conference, Larry.

A big thank you to Roots Reporting for supporting continuing legal education in Alberta and helping to bring litigators ...
10/02/2026

A big thank you to Roots Reporting for supporting continuing legal education in Alberta and helping to bring litigators together to learn, connect, and share ideas. We’re grateful to have you as part of this year's Fall Conference.

If you're with us in Kananaskis this weekend, be sure to stop by the Roots Reporting booth to say hi to McKaya McDonald. 👋

Thank you to Troy Valuations Inc. for supporting LESA's 2026 Fall Conference and helping us to bring litigators together...
10/02/2026

Thank you to Troy Valuations Inc. for supporting LESA's 2026 Fall Conference and helping us to bring litigators together for two days of learning and networking.

Be sure to stop by the Troy Valuations booth if you're with us in Kananaskis this weekend to say hi to Caroline Troy and Taryn Cunningham. 👋

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