Location:

All Conference events will be held at the Ranchmen’s Club, 710 13 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta. The historic Ranchmen's Club, operating since 1891, sits in the Beltline district, just south of Calgary's downtown core.

Parking:

There is free guest parking on the lower level of the Ranchmen's underground parkade, or along the neighbouring streets.

Conference Speakers:

The conference will feature the following speakers:

• Elder Quentin L. Cook, The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

• Father Deacon Andrew Bennett, Canada’s first Ambassador for Religious Freedom

• Nate Oman, Leading expert on Church legal history and tradition

• Dr. Howie Kislowicz, Legał scholar and professor at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law

• John Craig and Russ Watterson, Canada Area Office of General Counsel, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Conference Schedule:

(As of September 10, 2026 - The Schedule may be updated periodically as details are finalized.)

FRIDAY:

• 5:00 - 6:00pm – Opening Social/Networking Reception in the third-floor lounge of the Ranchmen’s; soft drinks & hors d’oeuvres will be served

• 6:00 - 7:00pm – Dinner Service

• 7:00 - 7:45pm – Speaker: Father Deacon Andrew Bennett

• 7:45 - 8:30pm - Speaker: Elder Quentin L. Cook

• 8:30 - 9:15pm – Dessert & Socializing

• 9:15- 10:15pm – Student Event: Sundae Ice Cream Bar & Networking

SATURDAY:

• 8:30 - 9:30am – Breakfast will be served on the third floor of the Ranchmen’s Club

• 9:30 - 10:20am – SESSION 1 - Speaker: Nate Oman

• BREAK

• 10:30 - 11:20am – SESSION 2 - Speaker: John Craig and Russ Watterson

• BREAK

• 11:30 - 12:30pm – SESSION 3 - Speaker: Dr. Howie Kislowicz

 CONCURRENT SATURDAY SPOUSE / GUEST PROGRAM:

• 8:30 - 9:30am – Breakfast will be served on the third floor of the Ranchmen’s Club

• 9:15 – 10:00am – Private Art tour of the Ranchmen’s Club

• 10:15 – 11:15am – Private tour of the historic Lougheed House (across the street from the Ranchmen’s Club)

• 11:30 – 12:30pm - Return to the Ranchmen's to join SESSION 3

Pricing:

Registration pricing is based on category of attendee:

• Lawyer (private practice, government, non-profit, non-practicing)

• Law Student (law school students & Articling students)

• Guest

See registration page for details.

Registration:  

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Hotel Options:  

Attendees are responsible for arranging their own housing during the conference. There are a number of hotels in walking distance of the Ranchmen’s Club, including:

• Best Western Plus Suites Downtown (1330 8th St SW) (403) 228-6900 (Note: Best Western has set aside 10 rooms at an event rate for attendees through the following link: Event Rate)

• Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/ Beltline District (610 10 Ave SW) (587) 885-2288

• Alt Hotel Calgary East Village (635 Confluence Way SE) (587) 441-6635 (Note: Alt Hotel as provided a preferred booking rate for Conference attendees through the following link: Book at the Alt Hotel Calgary East Village or contact the hotel directly and reference booking code 2610JRCLSC).

Dress Code:

Note that the Ranchmen’s Club has a dress code for guests. All areas of the Club require Business Casual attire as a minimum. Per the Club's dress code, Business Casual means collared shirts (dress shirts or polo shirts) for men, and no blue jeans with rips or baseball caps.

Friday Night: Business Attire

Saturday: Business Casual

Continuing Legal Education:

Attendees should check with their home jurisdictions to apply for possible CLE credit.