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Upcoming events

    • 1 Oct 2024
    • 6:30 PM
    • 3 Oct 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Fantasyland Hotel & Conference Centre
    • 146
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    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:

    • Ticket to the pre-conference networking reception

    • Ticket to the AAPP Awards Gala banquet

    • Access to all conference sessions

    • 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:

      Session Name

      Presenter

      Paralegal Advocacy

      Michael Kirk, Miller Thomson

      Judgment Enforcement

      D. Kim Beachum, Field Law

      RTDRS Processes & Procedures

      Crystal Hallett, Community Legal Clinic

      Professional Ethics for Paralegals

      Jessica Kyca & John Frame, Witten LLP

      Practice Management for Paralegals

      Brittany Koenig, Crossroads Law

      AB Court of Justice Civil Procedures

      Katherine Quantz, Government of Alberta

      Legal Aid Billing

      Lindsay Hoban & Leanne Fernando, Legal Aid Alberta

      Family Violence

      Ryan McDougall, McKenzie Legal Services

      Emoji Law

      Veronica McGuire

      Dealing with Difficult Clients

      Veronica McGuire

      Corporate Filings Tips & Tricks

      David Hiebert, Bishop McKenzie LLP

      Land Titles Office Procedures & Processes

      Ainsley Standish & Curtis Woolard, Land Titles Office

      Conveyancing Tips & Tricks

      Charlene Fehr, Field Law

      Legal Research Refresher

      Kristina Norman, Cassels

      Know Your Value

      Matthew Mowbrey, Woodbine Legal Services

      So You Want To Be a Paralegal?

      Paralegal Panel Discussion

      Independent Practice & The Unauthorized Practice of Law

      Jesse McKenzie, Law Society of Alberta & Heidi Semkowich, HMS Paralegal Services

      Introduction to E-Discovery

      Heather Mailman & Esther Trifan, Ricoh Digital Services

      E-Discovery - Database Migration Planning

      Heather Mailman & Esther Trifan, Ricoh Digital Services


      Watch the AAPP's website for details on the sessions and presenters!


    Past events

    20 Feb 2024 Webinar: Prolegis Conveyancing Software
    12 Feb 2024 AAPP Mentorship Program Info. Session
    7 Dec 2023 Holiday Networking Event - Edmonton
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    7 Dec 2023 Holiday Networking Event - Calgary
    22 Nov 2023 Webinar: Arc Surveys Ltd.
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    18 Oct 2023 2023 Annual General Meeting
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    12 Oct 2023 Webinar: Understanding the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) Whistleblower Program
    27 Sep 2023 Webinar: Wills & Estates
    9 Jun 2023 3rd Annual Performance Excellence Awards
    8 Jun 2023 2023 AAPP Conference & Awards Gala
    23 May 2023 Webinar: Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
    8 May 2023 Lunch-n-Learn Webinar Series: Financial Disclosure Requirements in Family Law
    20 Apr 2023 Lunch-n-Learn Webinar Series: Bear Paw Media and Education
    12 Apr 2023 Career Profile Webinar Series: National Director of Business Development
    27 Feb 2023 Career Profile Webinar Series: Talent Coordinator Team Lead
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    11 Jul 2022 July Webinar - EPOs & Restraining Orders
    10 Jun 2022 LESA Course - Family Law Issues for Paralegals (Edmonton)
    9 Jun 2022 June Webinar - The Journey from Paralegal to Partner
    27 May 2022 LESA Program - AGTA for Legal Support Staff
    18 May 2022 May Webinar - University of Alberta Student Legal Services
    2 May 2022 May Webinar - Adriana Wildbore, Immigration Advocate
    20 Apr 2022 April Webinar - Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
    20 Apr 2022 LESA Webinar - Residential Real Estate Topics for Paralegals
    13 Apr 2022 Town Hall Meeting
    4 Apr 2022 April Webinar - BearPaw Media & Education
    15 Mar 2022 March Webinar - LexisNexis
    10 Mar 2022 LESA Webinar - Employment Law for Legal Support Staff
    3 Mar 2022 March Webinar - Drafting Commencement Documents
    24 Feb 2022 Legal Technology and Access to Justice
    28 Jan 2022 January Webinar - Legal Coaching
    24 Nov 2021 November Webinar - Conveyancing Files from Start to Finish
    3 Nov 2021 November Webinar - Court of Appeal Processes & Procedures
    30 Oct 2021 2021 Special Meeting & Annual General Meeting
    14 Oct 2021 October Webinar - Court of Queen's Bench Procedures/Processes
    14 Sep 2021 September Webinar - Collections & Debt Recovery
    12 Aug 2021 August Webinar - Listening to Be Heard
    14 Jul 2021 July Webinar - Landlord/Tenant Matters
    24 Jun 2021 1st Annual AAPP Professional Excellence Awards
    9 Jun 2021 June Webinar - Builder's Liens
    12 May 2021 May Webinar - Prolegis Wills & Estates
    15 Apr 2021 April Webinar - ALF Corporate Tips, Tricks & Hints
    25 Feb 2021 February Webinar - Drafting a Bill of Costs
    7 Dec 2020 Prolegis Lunch n Learn
    13 Nov 2020 Legal Coaching Webinar
    17 Oct 2020 Annual General Meeting
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