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Remembering those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy
On November 11, we remember the sacrifices made by those who fought tirelessly for the rights
Ask a Lawyer: How Legal Aid Alberta helps people facing family violence stay safe
November is Family Violence Prevention Month. It’s important to raise awareness of this issue and the
It’s Family Violence Prevention Month: register for a free webinar on how LAA keeps people safe
November is Family Violence Prevention month. It’s important to raise awareness of this issue and the
Duty Counsel Day brings access to justice education to Alberta classrooms
Oct. 27 recognizes duty counsel as the unsung heroes of the justice system. Duty Counsel
Mayors proclaim Duty Counsel Day in Edmonton and Calgary, city landmarks to be lit up
The mayors of Alberta’s two largest cities have signed official proclamations declaring October 27 as Duty
Celebrating duty counsel – the embodiment of access to justice
“Duty counsel lend a hand and a voice to those desperate for one, and they transform
In The News
Julia McGraw: Helping families navigate difficult days
📍Calgary, Alberta For Julia McGraw, family law is about helping people navigate some of the most stressful and emotional moments of their lives. Whether she’s
Bobbi Jo Hennigar: On the frontlines of the justice system
📍Fort McMurray, Alberta Legal Aid Alberta’s Bobbi Jo Hennigar describes her role as a duty counsel as the legal equivalent of an emergency room doctor.
David Paull, K.C: Standing up for clients in rural Alberta
📍Wetaskiwin, Alberta When David Paull, KC, joined Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) as a staff duty counsel in 2012, he was already 27 years into
Duty Counsel Day shines a light on Alberta’s frontline legal advocates
What you need to know Oct. 27 is Duty Counsel Day across Canada Duty counsel are lawyers who provide free, on-the-spot legal information, advice and
Legal Aid Alberta welcomes two new members to the Board of Directors
Experienced leaders join Legal Aid Alberta Board of Directors. Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) is pleased to welcome Meryl Whittaker and Kristy Isert to its Board
Researcher-turned-lawyer created largest database of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
What you need to know Dr. Sasha Reid is a family lawyer at Legal Aid Alberta. Reid has a background in psychology, criminology, sociology, education