The Law Society of Alberta is the self governing body for Alberta's lawyers, whose mandate is to regulate the profession in the public interest. As a regulator, the LSA sets standards and enforces those standards for Alberta lawyers. 

The menu on the left will assist lawyers and the public in finding information about the LSA. This includes the Rules of the LSA and Code of Professional Conduct and forms needed to practise law as well as model policies, publications and any new information for Alberta lawyers. This site also includes information about complaints, public conduct hearings, news releases and contact information for various LSA departments.

Client Identification and Verification

Coming into effect on December 31, 2008, there will be new “know your client” rules.

The Law Society of Alberta, working with the Federation of Law Societies, is acting in the public interest to ensure that lawyers are in the forefront of the fight against money laundering. The new rules around client identification and verification requirements will protect solicitor-client privilege and the independence of the legal profession.

The Law Society of Alberta has approved new rules, to be effective December 31, 2008. Click here for more details.

CPD Rule and Code Changes

On November 28, 2008, the Benchers of the Law Society of Alberta approved the changes to the Rules and the Code of Professional Conduct for the maintenance and improvement of knowledge and skills.

These are now in effect and you must prepare a Continuting Professional Development (CPD) plan and make the declaration no later than 15 March 2009. Click here for more details.

2008 Bencher Election

On November 18, 2008, Alberta lawyers voted for 18 Benchers to govern the Law Society of Alberta. They join President-Elect Peter Michalyshyn, QC (Edmonton) and acclaimed central-region candidate James A. Glass (Red Deer) to make up a full slate of 20 Benchers.

The Benchers elected for 2008-2011 include incumbents: Douglas R. Mah, QC (Edmonton); Carsten Jensen, QC (Calgary); Stephen Raby, QC (Calgary); Ron Everard, QC (Calgary); Neena Ahluwalia, QC (Edmonton); John Higgerty, QC (Hinton); Rod Jerke, QC (southern leader - Lethbridge); Dale Spackman, QC (Calgary); Shirish Chotalia, QC (Edmonton); and Roy Nickerson, QC (Edmonton).

New Benchers include: James A. Glass, acclaimed (Red Deer); Scott A. Watson, QC (Edmonton); John T. Henderson (Edmonton); Rose M. Carter, QC (Edmonton); Kevin Feth (Edmonton); James T. Eamon, QC (Calgary); Fred Fenwick, QC (Calgary); Anthony G. Young (Calgary); and Frederica Schutz (Edmonton).

There were 3524 ballots cast. Forty-four lawyers ran for election.

Click here to see the full 2008 Election Results (PDF 244k).

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