Volunteer with a Pro Bono Clinic Volunteering at a pro bono legal clinic is a great way to get involved with your community and help those in need of legal guidance and advice. Visit a clinic website to see how you can volunteer your time: Calgary Legal Guidance Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic Edmonton Community Legal Centre Fort McMurray Legal Clinic (operated by the Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic) Grande Prairie Legal Guidance (operated by the Edmonton Community Legal Centre) Medicine Hat Legal Help Centre (operated by the Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic) Lethbridge Legal Guidance Lloydminster Legal Clinic (operated by the Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic) Student Legal Assistance (Calgary) Student Legal Services of Edmonton Youth Law at The Alex Other Paths to Pro Bono There are many other ways lawyers can volunteer their time and expertise in a pro bono legal capacity. PBLA, CLG, ECLC and other groups regularly hold pop-up clinics and ad hoc events which require volunteer support. Visit the Volunteer Opportunities page for more information on upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Board & Staff Hyder Hassan Executive Director Alexandra Weipert Manager Partnerships Ray Sequeira Manager Finance Bilal Sikander Special Advisor La Salette Encarnacion, LLB Court-based Programs (Edmonton) and VLS Coordinator Bernard Gregorio Court-based Programs (Calgary) Coordinator Bella Abellanosa Marketing and Events Coordinator Board Of Directors The Pro Bono Law Alberta Board of Directors consists of volunteers from across Alberta who share a dedication to the pursuit of access to justice for all Albertans. Senior Counsel, Stikeman Elliott (Canada) LLP (Calgary) President Karen Fellowes, KC General Counsel, Corporate Secretary – Thinkific Labs Inc. Vice-President Ed Ma, KC Senior Vice President Scott Land & Lease Ltd. Treasurer Steve Nelson Associate, Carbert Waite LLP (Calgary) Secretary Eleanor Carlson Senior Legal Counsel at Woodfibre LNG Limited Bencher at Law Society of Alberta Kene Ilochonwu Partner and Co-Head of Tax Group at McCarthy Tétrault LLP (Calgary) Director Brett Anderson Manager of Planning & Optimization, Suncor Energy (Calgary) Director Hsiu Yan Chan ​ Director Judith Hanebury, KC ​ Director Marija Bicanic Twinn and Philp Barristers (Edmonton) Director Robert Philp, KC Partner, Felesky Flynn LLP (Edmonton) Director Robert Neilson Canadian Drug Policy Coalition (Red Deer) Director Shay J. Vanderschaeghe CKM Law LLP (Calgary) Director Usman Mahmood

Privacy Policy A legal disclaimer The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and high-level explanations and information on how to write your own document of a Privacy Policy. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, because we cannot know in advance what are the specific privacy policies you wish to establish between your business and your customers and visitors. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and to assist you in the creation of your own Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy - the basics Having said that, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect privacy. Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location. What to include in the Privacy Policy Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors an customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much much more. To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy” .

Insurance & Rules Corporate/Government Insurance Exempt Lawyers Corporate/government lawyers are active members of the LSA and exempt from the insurance provisions of the Rules of the Law Society pursuant to Rule 135 and Rule 148. This category of members swears a statutory declaration that they will not provide legal services outside the scope of their employment. The Benchers of the LSA and the ALIA have facilitated the extension of errors and omissions insurance coverage through ALIA to corporate/government lawyers when they provide pro bono legal services through an authorized pro bono provider as listed in Rule 148(2.1). Non-Practicing/Inactive Lawyers If you are a lawyer who is non-practicing, retired or otherwise inactive with the LSA, and you would like to provide pro bono services exclusively through an approved pro bono provider (see Rule 148.2.1), you can apply for Active Membership, Pro Bono Legal Services status. Lawyers will be required to pay an annual membership fee equivalent to the inactive member fee rather than the full active membership fee. Read more about Active for pro bono status or download the application form here. Practicing/Active Lawyers Members of the Law Society of Alberta (LSA) who are active and insured lawyers (members of the private bar) are insured to provide legal services to clients whether or not they charge a fee for the legal service. When providing pro bono legal services through a pro bono clinic, other pro bono program or doing the legal work for free in the course of private practice, the Alberta Lawyers Insurance Association (ALIA) insurance provides errors and omissions (E&O) coverage for pro bono legal services delivered.

Volunteer at PBLA Volunteer Lawyer Services Roster Program Through the VLS Roster Program, PBLA tries to match volunteer lawyers with non-profits and charitable organizations with discrete legal needs that are unable to afford legal services. You choose your case and define the scope of your involvement based on your availability and comfort level. There are a number of ways to get involved, including opportunities for private practitioners, in-house counsel, government lawyers, students-at-law and retired lawyers and judges. Contact us to learn more: VLS Email: vls@pbla.ca Volunteer at Civil Claims Duty Counsel Project Provides assistance to self-represented litigants with civil matters in Provincial Court in Calgary or Edmonton. ​ Lawyers/Articling Students: Volunteer lawyers or articling students (when permitted by their principal) provide legal advice, information on court procedures, help preparing for trials, motions and other appearances, and help completing forms on a first-come, first-served basis on site at the Calgary Courts Centre and Edmonton Law Courts. ​ Law Students: We also welcome law students and internationally trained lawyers completing the NCA process to assist with the intake and triage of clients. This gives students the opportunity to shadow experienced lawyers, hone soft and hard skills and gain understanding of the legal process. Read more about the Civil Claims Duty Counsel Project . Contact: civilclaims@pbla.ca . King’s Bench Amicus Court Assistance Program Provide assistance for self-represented litigants with civil matters at the Court of King’s Bench in Calgary and Edmonton. ​ Lawyers/Articling Students: Volunteer lawyers and articling students (when permitted by their principal) provide assistance to those without legal representation who are appearing in Morning Chambers on a first-come, first-served basis at the Calgary Courts Centre and Edmonton Law Courts. Additionally, volunteers provide summary legal advice, assistance with document preparation, education on court processes and procedures and onward referrals at a clinic in the afternoon at the Calgary Courts Centre. ​ Law Students: We also welcome law students and internationally trained lawyers completing the NCA process to assist with the intake and triage of clients. This gives students the opportunity to shadow experienced lawyers, hone soft and hard skills and gain understanding of the legal process. Read more about the King’s Bench Amicus Program . Contact: courtassistance@pbla.ca

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KB AMICUS PROGRAM Due to recent changes in court naming conventions, our Queen’s Bench Court Assistance Program has been rebranded as the King’s Bench Court Assistance Program (“KB Amicus Program”). This rebranding is a name change only and does not change the objective and scope of the KB Amicus Program. ​ The King’s Bench Court Assistance Program (also known as “KB Amicus Program”) provides summary legal assistance to self-represented litigants with civil matters at the Court of King’s Bench . Self-represented litigants with civil matters in the Court of King’s Bench who apply for assistance and meet program criteria will be able to receive up to 30 minutes of free legal advice from a volunteer lawyer. ​ In the morning , volunteer lawyers are available to provide in-person assistance to those without legal representation who need help with their Morning Chambers appearances in Applications Judge and Justice Chambers. This includes assistance with applications, bankruptcy, motions, and other appearances. This program does not assist with family, criminal or corporate matters, matters in the Alberta Court of Justice or other Appeal Courts, pre-trial conferences and mediations. ​ In the afternoon , volunteers are available for in-person legal advice clinic for civil matters at the Court of King’s Bench in Calgary. Examples of these matters include foreclosure and bankruptcy, builder’s liens, wills and estates, or other civil matters. Volunteer lawyers are available to provide free 30-minute consultations and can provide summary legal advice; information on court procedure; help preparing for trials, motions and other appearances; and help completing forms. This afternoon advice clinic is not currently offered in Edmonton. In-person Assistance at Courthouse: This is currently offered on a walk-in basis. No appointment or pre-registration is required and clients are assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. Check Out our Program Calendar to know when and where the next KB AMICUS Program is taking place Location: MORNING CHAMBERS Edmonton Law Courts (1A Sir Winston Churchill Square) Law Library, Room 2014, 2/F, South Tower Courtrooms 211, 213, 316, and 517** **Assistance in courtroom 517 is limited to Civil Restraining Orders. ​ Hours: Wednesday 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Location: MORNING CHAMBERS Calgary Courts Centre (601 – 5 Street SW) Courtrooms 902, 903, 904, 1004, and 1002** **Assistance in courtroom 1002 is limited to Civil Restraining Orders. ​ Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Check Out The Program Schedule Check Out The Program Schedule

Terms & Conditions A legal disclaimer The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and high-level explanations and information on how to write your own document of Terms & Conditions. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, because we cannot know in advance what are the specific terms you wish to establish between your business and your customers and visitors. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and to assist you in the creation of your own Terms & Conditions. Terms & Conditions - the basics Having said that, Terms and Conditions (“T&C”) are a set of legally binding terms defined by you, as the owner of this website. The T&C set forth the legal boundaries governing the activities of the website visitors, or your customers, while they visit or engage with this website. The T&C are meant to establish the legal relationship between the site visitors and you as the website owner. T&C should be defined according to the specific needs and nature of each website. For example, a website offering products to customers in e-commerce transactions requires T&C that are different from the T&C of a website only providing information (like a blog, a landing page, and so on). T&C provide you as the website owner the ability to protect yourself from potential legal exposure, but this may differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, so make sure to receive local legal advice if you are trying to protect yourself from legal exposure. What to include in the T&C document Generally speaking, T&C often address these types of issues: Who is allowed to use the website; the possible payment methods; a declaration that the website owner may change his or her offering in the future; the types of warranties the website owner gives his or her customers; a reference to issues of intellectual property or copyrights, where relevant; the website owner’s right to suspend or cancel a member’s account; and much much more. To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Terms and Conditions Policy ”.

Civil Claims Duty Counsel Edmonton The Civil Claims Duty Counsel (CCDC) project provides brief legal assistance to self-represented litigants with civil matters in the Alberta Court of Justice in Edmonton More About Civil Claims Duty Counsel Thu, 09 May Edmonton CCDC (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) / Edmonton Law Courts Multiple Dates More Details 09 May 2024, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Edmonton Law Courts, 1A Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton Law Courts Building, Edmonton, AB T5J 0R2, Canada The Civil Claims Duty Counsel (CCDC) project provides brief legal assistance to self-represented litigants with civil matters in the Alberta Court of Justice in Calgary and Edmonton. Share

Help For Non - Profits Volunteer Lawyer Services Roster Program Non-profits and charities with discrete legal issues can apply to the Volunteer Lawyer Services Roster Program for assistance with a specific legal issue. Through the VLS Roster Program, PBLA tries to match non-profits and charitable organizations with volunteer lawyers. Non-profits and charities may be able to receive assistance on a variety of legal issues that impact their day-to-day operations, including by-law reviews, general contract drafting and reviews, volunteer waivers, incorporation, charitable registration and more. ​ To apply for the program, download and complete the VLS Application Form and return it to us at vls@pbla.ca . If you would like more information about how VLS can assist your organization, please contact us. ​ Volunteer Lawyer Services is generously funded by the United Way of Calgary and Area and the Law Society of Alberta. Partner Programs PBLA promotes access to justice through partnerships, collaborative projects and events that involve the legal community and authorized pro bono clinics throughout the province. We connect non-profit organizations and partner law firms in Alberta to develop strategic partnerships that provide legal services to Albertans in need. PBLA has been involved in several innovative partnerships and projects with law firms, not-for-profit organizations and pro bono and legal organizations, such as legal advice clinics at the Women’s Centre of Calgary, the Wellspring Calgary, and Alcove Addictions Recovery for Women. If you are from a non-profit organization and would like more information on developing a strategic partnership to serve the clients at your organization, please contact the Director of Projects and Engagement at projects@pbla.ca .

CIVIL CLAIMS DUTY COUNSEL The Civil Claims Duty Counsel (CCDC) project provides brief legal assistance to self-represented litigants with civil matters in the Alberta Court of Justice in Calgary and Edmonton. Volunteer lawyers are available to provide free 30-minute consultations on a first-come, first-served basis. They can provide legal advice, information on court procedures, assistance with document preparation and review, and help preparing for trials, motions and other appearances. This program does not assist with family, criminal or corporate law matters, matters in Court of King’s Bench or other Appeal Courts, or pre-trial conferences and mediations. In-person Assistance at Courthouse: This is currently offered on a walk-in basis. No appointment or pre-registration is required and clients are assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. Check Out our Program Calendar to know when and where the next CCDC Program is taking place Location: Edmonton Law Courts (1A Sir Winston Churchill Square) 2nd Floor, Provincial Court, Courtroom 262 ​ Hours: Thursday 9:00AM – 4:00PM Location: Calgary Courts Centre (601 – 5 Street SW) 15th Floor, Rooms S15-06, S15-23, S15-39 ​ Hours: Monday 12:30 PM – 4:00PM Tuesday – Friday 9:00AM – 12:00PM, 12:30PM – 4:00PM Check Out The Program Schedule