Ask a Lawyer: Canadian Justice System v. American TV Legal Dramas
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Cameron Mitchell addresses common misconceptions about our justice system and how our courts work The allure of American legal dramas on TV like Law & Order and Suits often portray a day in the life of a lawyer with gripping courtroom showdowns and dramatic plot twists – but have you ever wondered just […]
A day in the life of a Contact Centre Intake Officer
Contact Centre team members are on the front lines of the justice system It’s 8 a.m. on a Thursday morning. Susan Roth, Contact Centre Intake Officer (CCIO) at Legal Aid Alberta is beginning her shift for the day at LAA’s Contact Centre. Just minutes after clocking in, she answers a call from an individual […]
Ask a Lawyer: Upholding the rule of law for major cases
Legal Aid Alberta Advisory Counsel Katie Clarey appears on this month’s segment of Ask a Lawyer to talk about LAA’s Major Cases Panel When you’re faced with serious criminal charges, it’s critical to have quality representation by your side – a lawyer with years of experience, knowledge and understanding of criminal investigations can make […]
A stress-free summer for kids and co-parents: How to co-parent during summer breaks and holidays
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Sunaina Kakkar shares four tips for co-parents on how to navigate the summer months and vacations There’s still a month left of summer break for many families across Alberta, and for divorced or separated parents, making summer plans for the kids isn’t always an easy feat. Between vacations, […]
50 years of access to justice: Legal Aid Alberta celebrates its 50th anniversary
Share your story, join a webinar and more ways to get involved Legal Aid Alberta is marking its 50th anniversary with a year-long celebration dedicated to honouring our past and energizing for the future. For 50 years, Legal Aid Alberta has been at the forefront of the fight for equal access to justice. […]
Tackling the cycle of addiction and crime
Legal Aid Alberta is playing an important role in Alberta’s therapeutic courts, supporting fairness in the criminal justice system Drug treatment courts across Alberta are literally saving lives, according to the LAA staff duty counsel lawyers who represent their clients through the therapeutic court – and to the clients themselves. “I was entrenched […]
Ask a Lawyer: Legal challenges when co-parenting during the summer
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Sunaina Kakkar joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about the challenges co-parents face during the summer and how overseas travel works when parents are in conflict. Summer is officially here: For kids, this is a time for fun activities with friends and family, to try new and exciting […]
Advancing client advocacy: The crucial role of ongoing legal training and education
Legal Aid Alberta is working to ensure high-quality legal representation for parents and guardians involved in the child welfare system. Last month, more than 100 lawyers from across Alberta attended Legal Aid Alberta’s free full-day training session on child welfare law, learning how they can best support parents and guardians involved in the child […]
Ask a Lawyer: Healing and peacemaking at Edmonton Indigenous Court
Edmonton’s Indigenous court is an opportunity for healing, peacemaking and community support for Indigenous people in the justice system. Edmonton’s Indigenous court is distinct from your typical docket court – aside from the accused, defence counsel, prosecutor and judge, this court process also involves an Elder, a caseworker, an eagle staff and even a […]
Reconciliation and allyship: National Indigenous History Month
Legal Aid Alberta commemorates National Indigenous History Month by recognizing the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. June is National Indigenous History Month. At Legal Aid Alberta, we are taking the time to recognize the history, heritage and resilience of the Indigenous peoples in Canada. We each play a part […]