Roster Updates

News and Notices: 2024

Client recoveries: A roster lawyer’s obligation 

September 26, 2024: This is a reminder that Legal Aid Alberta clients must pay their LAA legal fees before receiving funds from their legal matters. LAA roster lawyers are critical to ensuring this occurs. 

Lawyer Portal restored; Multi-factor login required

September 23, 2024: We are pleased to inform you that the scheduled maintenance has been completed, and all systems, including the Lawyer Portal and DC Portal, are now fully operational.

Reminder – systems maintenance in September; Early office closure Sept. 30; Navigating challenging client relationships

September 12, 2024: Some of Legal Aid Alberta’s central technology systems, including the Lawyer Portal, will be temporarily unavailable or have limited functionality from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, through to 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23. 

New Legal Aid Agreement reached 

September 4, 2024: The Government of Alberta, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta have finalized a new long-term governance agreement.

Important: Scheduled systems maintenance in September – what you need to know 

August 29, 2024: Some of Legal Aid Alberta’s central technology systems, including the Lawyer Portal, will be temporarily unavailable or have limited functionality from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, through to 7 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23. 

Coverage for prison issues; How to join the Lawyer Directory 

August 15, 2024: Learn more about the extensive coverage Legal Aid Alberta provides on matters affecting incarcerated individuals.

Governance Agreement discussions update; What to do when a client is facing new charges

August 1, 2024: Update on continuing Governance Agreement discussions. 

Governance Agreement Respecting Legal Aid Extended, Negotiations to Resume

July 5, 2024: The Minister of Justice, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta agree to extend the recently expired Governance Agreement until September 5, 2024. 

Roster Update on Expired Governance Agreement

July 4, 2024: As of now, we have not received any official information from the Government of Alberta regarding the status of the current Governance Agreement. 

Governance Agreement Expiration: Message to Roster Lawyers from Legal Aid Alberta Board Chair Ryan Callioux

July 2, 2024:  A notice to our valued Roster Lawyers regarding Governance Agreement expiration. 

New Gladue report validation requirements; Lawyer Portal outage and DC Portal bug fixes

June 27, 2024: New requirement to submit Gladue reports when invoicing; Lawyer Portal outage July 5.

Gladue principles decision; Lawyer Directory goes live June 17

June 13, 2024: A recent Alberta Court of Appeals decision related to Gladue principles; Lawyer Directory goes live this Monday.

Lawyer Directory launches June 17; Advising LAA of outcomes

May 30, 2024: Lawyer Directory will be launching June 17; notes on advising LAA of final outcomes of matters.

Lawyer Directory; Lawyer Portal Outage

May 16, 2024: Opt in to the new Lawyer Directory today; Lawyer Portal will be down from May 25 to 27. 

Time reporting; Immigration webinar

May 2, 2024: Tips for effective time reporting; register now for May 16’s immigration workshop.

Happy Charter Day; Introducing our South Roster Relations Liaison

April 18, 2024 – Marking the 42nd anniversary of the signing of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; Announcing our new Roster Relations Liaison for Southern Alberta.

One-year milestone for modernized Tariff; LAA roster lawyers named King’s Counsel; Updating availability; New FEG in effect

April 4, 2024 – April 1 marks the first anniversary of LAA’s modernized Tariff; roster lawyers appointed King’s Counsel; a reminder to update availabilities, and the new FEG is now in effect. 

FEG Changes; Merit opinions; Gladue report requests

March 21, 2024 – Answers to common questions about the FEG changes and merit opinions, and a reminder that Gladue report requests will soon be online only.

#InvestInWomen: International Women’s Day; Child welfare intersecting criminal matters

March 7, 2024 – Thank you to the women on our roster who act as accelerators of progress and inclusion every day; considerations when child welfare intersects a criminal matter

Spousal support considerations; students-at-law information updates

February 22, 2024 – Considering the broader context when a client is seeking spousal support; a reminder to students-at-law to update your information at career milestones.

Translation and Interpretation Services; The Roots of Duty Counsel in Alberta

February 8, 2024 – Tariff tips regarding translation and interpretation; how roster lawyers and LAA teamed up fifty years ago to make Duty Counsel available in Alberta.

Family tariff tips; Client management

January 25, 2024  – What the tariff has to say about Voice of the Child (PN7) reports; tips for navigating challenging client relationships.

Have your say: Looking ahead to 2024

January 11, 2024  – Fill out a short survey to help us tailor our content to your needs in the coming year.

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