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Ask A Lawyer: Tips for co-parenting and holiday visits
The holiday season is supposed to be festive but for many families it can be a
Spreading the word: How to help someone in a family violence situation
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers share knowledge with the community during Family Violence Prevention Month.
It’s harder than going to jail: How new drug treatment courts are breaking the chain of crime and addiction
Legal Aid Alberta has helped open new Drug Treatment Courts in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer
Ask A Lawyer: Family violence and the tools that can help protect victims
November is Family Violence Prevention Month. Sadly, many families across Alberta and the country are suffering
Hearts of fallen soldiers still beat in our justice system
To mark Remembrance Day, LAA President and CEO John Panusa writes: “Our nation rallied together to
Meet the new faces of access to justice
Three recent law school graduates are making the grade at Legal Aid Alberta. Guillaume
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Woman to woman: Two Legal Aid Alberta lawyers on the role of women in law, leadership and fair justice
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers Katie Clackson and Krista McFadyen on why it’s important to see more women in the courtroom, and the role of
Black History Month: learning from Black history to build stronger communities
Learning, listening and honouring Black brilliance across generations February is Black History Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the histories, contributions and lived experiences of Black people
Legal Aid Alberta and Alberta Union of Provincial Employees sign new collective agreement
The Collective Agreement reflects our commitment to supporting employees and strengthening access to justice across Alberta. Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) and the Alberta Union of
Who speaks for the kids? Representing children in family court
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Douglas McLachlan explains how children and youth are represented in court. For most Albertans, Family Day is a chance
Legal Aid Alberta named one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers for 2026
Honour recognizes LAA’s commitment to staff well-being and access to justice. Legal Aid Alberta has been named one of Alberta’s Top 85 Employers for 2026. In Canada’s fastest-growing province, where employers are
Separating fact from fiction in the Canadian legal system
Legal Aid Alberta staff criminal duty council Cameron Mitchell joined Global Edmonton to help unpack some of the facts from the fiction, from arrests and police interrogations to what to what to expect in the courtroom.