Elevate your Career!
Register now for the 2024 AAPP Conference and Gala, happening in Edmonton October 1-3, 2024. This is the biggest event of the year for legal support professionals in Alberta.
More learning. More connecting. We’ve heard you and we’ve expanded our conference to two days of learning and networking.
With 20 educational sessions to choose from, a pre-conference networking event and the annual awards Gala, this event caters to all legal support professionals. You’ll gain valuable insights, learn emerging trends and meet other professionals you can connect with.
Held at Edmonton’s Fantasyland Hotel & Conference Centre, this year’s event promises an enriching experience of career growth and development!
Don’t miss out - our early bird pricing is available now.
Registration Details:
Each registration includes:
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Ticket to the pre-conference networking reception
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Ticket to the AAPP Awards Gala banquet
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Access to all conference sessions
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Food and beverages during the conference
Pricing:
Early Bird pricing is in effect until June 30. Register now to ensure you don't miss out!
Early Bird Member Pricing - $450.00
Early Bird Non-Member Pricing - $570.00
Standard Member Pricing (starting July 1) - $500.00
Standard Non-Member Pricing (starting July 1) - $620.00
Student Early Bird Pricing - $300.00
Student Standard Pricing - $350.00
Hotel discount:
Discounted rooms are available to conference registrants on a first-come, first-serve basis, and you can book additional nights before or after the conference at the discounted rate. Rooms include:
- Discounted Galaxyland or Waterpark passes during your stay; maximum of 4 passes per room per day.
- Wi-Fi High speed internet access and local calls & 1-800 access
- 24/7 use of the Business Centre and Fitness Centre (Crunch Fitness at West Edmonton Mall)
- In-room coffee, tea, iron/ironing board
- Surface, self parking
Please see additional information for information on booking your room.
Conference Speakers and Sessions:
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Session Name
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Presenter
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Paralegal Advocacy
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Michael Kirk, Miller Thomson
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Judgment Enforcement
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D. Kim Beachum, Field Law
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RTDRS Processes & Procedures
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Crystal Hallett, Community Legal Clinic
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Professional Ethics for Paralegals
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Jessica Kyca & John Frame, Witten LLP
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Practice Management for Paralegals
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Brittany Koenig, Crossroads Law
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AB Court of Justice Civil Procedures
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Katherine Quantz, Government of Alberta
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Legal Aid Billing
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Lindsay Hoban & Leanne Fernando, Legal Aid Alberta
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Family Violence
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Ryan McDougall, McKenzie Legal Services
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Emoji Law
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Veronica McGuire
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Dealing with Difficult Clients
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Veronica McGuire
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Corporate Filings Tips & Tricks
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David Hiebert, Bishop McKenzie LLP
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Land Titles Office Procedures & Processes
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Ainsley Standish & Curtis Woolard, Land Titles Office
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Conveyancing Tips & Tricks
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Charlene Fehr, Field Law
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Legal Research Refresher
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Kristina Norman, Cassels
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Know Your Value
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Matthew Mowbrey, Woodbine Legal Services
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So You Want To Be a Paralegal?
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Paralegal Panel Discussion
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Independent Practice & The Unauthorized Practice of Law
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Jesse McKenzie, Law Society of Alberta & Heidi Semkowich, HMS Paralegal Services
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Introduction to E-Discovery
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Heather Mailman & Esther Trifan, Ricoh Digital Services
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E-Discovery - Database Migration Planning
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Heather Mailman & Esther Trifan, Ricoh Digital Services
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Watch the AAPP's website for details on the sessions and presenters!
Alberta Association of Professional Paralegals