New Board executive, 3 members appointed to Legal Aid Alberta Board of Directors
Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) is pleased to announce that Brad Pickering has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors and David Linder, KC, has been appointed Vice Chair. In addition, we are excited to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors: Roseanne Carey, Clint Warkentin and Tamar Epstein. Read more about the […]
Survey: Help improve Roster Report!
We’d appreciate your feedback on the Roster Report — please take a couple of minutes to complete a short survey to share your thoughts. We’ll use your input to shape upcoming issues, and you’ll start to see updates soon, including a shift to monthly distribution (once per month) so we can deliver more focused, relevant content. Thank you […]
Upcoming webinars in early 2026
We’re planning several virtual education session to start 2026. Learn about each and register now. Mental health issues in criminal law LAA is launching a three-part webinar series starting in January 2026, running from 12 – 1:15 p.m. The series will explore the intersection of mental health and criminal law, offering practical insights, knowledge and real-world experience from LAA […]
Holiday closure
Legal Aid Alberta offices will be closed from Dec. 24, 2025, through Jan. 1, 2026. Phone lines will re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2026, at 8:15 a.m. LAA’s Justice of the Peace Bail Program and Brydges line from police stations will continue to operate as usual during the office closure.
Designated Sexual Offences Standards attention form now available
The attestation form for LAA’s Designated Sexual Offences Standards is now available online directly through the Lawyer Portal. Lawyers who meet the criteria, including alternate criteria for long-standing roster lawyers, must complete the form to continue receiving offers for designated sexual offence matters after Dec. 31. Starting Jan. 1, those who meet the criteria but have not […]
Year-end invoices and payments
This year is quickly coming to a close. With that in mind, please note the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) schedule for the remainder of the year. If the submitted invoices are approved, they will be paid as per below: Invoice Submission Dates EFT / Payment Date Dec. 1 through to midnight, Dec. 15 […]
New Board executive, 3 members appointed to Legal Aid Alberta Board of Directors
Brad Pickering appointed Chair; David Linder, KC, appointed Vice Chair; Roseanne Carey, Clint Warkentin and Tamar Epstein join Board Legal Aid Alberta (LAA) is pleased to announce that Brad Pickering has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors and David Linder, KC, has been appointed Vice Chair. In addition, we are excited to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors: Roseanne Carey, Clint Warkentin and Tamar […]
Strengthening our foundation: Legislative updates support Legal Aid Alberta
On Dec. 4, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 14, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act 2025, which proposes changes to several pieces of legislation. Among the proposed changes in Bill 14, there are key, meaningful and positive developments for Legal Aid Alberta (LAA). The amendments support LAA’s long-term sustainability and provide clarity about the timing […]
Co-parenting during the holiday season
The winter holiday season is a special – and stressful – time of year. For families who are co-parenting, especially for the first time, there’s pressure to make the holidays memorable for kids while co-ordinating with the other parent. The best tip for parents, says LAA staff lawyer Victoria Foster, is to put the best […]
Clients with criminal charges may also face immigration issues
There can be significant immigration consequences for permanent residents and foreign nationals (aka temporary residents such as visitors, students and workers) when they are charged with or convicted of criminal offences. Legal Aid Alberta hosted a free professional development session to help roster lawyers learn more about the impact criminal convictions can have on […]