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Ask A Lawyer: The Vital Role of Duty Counsel
Legal Aid Alberta lawyer Andrew Holko appears on the July 6, 2021 episode of the Ask
Fleeing LGBTQ2S+ persecution, refugee claimant starts a new life with help from Legal Aid Alberta
Western countries have made a great deal of progress providing equal rights to people identifying as
Over 300 attend Legal Aid Alberta webinar on Indigenous Courts and restorative justice
Over 300 people gathered online to learn about Indigenous people and the law, in a virtual
Legal Aid Alberta offers free public webinar to bust myths about Indigenous people and the law
There is a common misconception that Indigenous people “get off easy,” and Legal Aid Alberta lawyers
Legal Aid Alberta lawyer takes the lead on LGBTQ2S+ group
Chuck Easton aims to grow membership and support for the Alberta Canadian Bar Association’s Sexual Orientation
LAA earns two nominations in Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential
The annual survey asks readers to nominate and then cast their votes for the profession’s best
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Family violence in Alberta: How to get an Emergency Protection Order
What you need to know An Emergency Protection Order (EPO) is a type of restraining order that may be used when family violence has occurred.
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