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UofA Entrepreneurial Law Clinic Pop-Up: Free Student Legal Support

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026
12:00pm to 1:30pm

Edmonton Research Park
Free
Selected as a Taproot pick
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Hosted by: Technology Alberta
In partnership with: University of Alberta
Feb.
26

Technology Alberta and the Edmonton Research Park invite you to learn about U of A Law's Entrepreneurial Law Clinic and free legal supports.

Join University of Alberta Faculty of Law's Entrepreneurial Law Clinic (ELC) for a lunchtime pop-up session designed to introduce local entrepreneurs to the legal supports available to early-stage and growing businesses.

Hosted in partnership with Technology Alberta and the Edmonton Research Park, this session will provide an overview of how the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic works, the types of legal matters it supports, and how founders can access services through the clinic.

The presentation will be followed by informal one-on-one introductions with members of the ELC team.

What you can expect

  • A brief introduction to the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic
  • Overview of common legal issues faced by startups and scaling companies
  • Explanation of eligibility and how to engage with the Clinic
  • Q&A with the ELC team
  • Optional one-on-one conversations following the presentation

Who should attend

  • Startup founders and entrepreneurs
  • Early-stage and scaling companies
  • Research Park tenants and innovation-driven businesses
  • Anyone interested in learning how accessible legal support can strengthen their venture

Event format

  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Presentation and Q&A
  • 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Optional one-on-one discussions

This session is introductory and designed to help entrepreneurs better understand available legal resources and how early legal planning can support long-term business success.

For additional information, please contact Dayna Nelson (University of Alberta Faculty of Law) at dayna2@ualberta.ca


Edmonton Research Park

Advanced Technology Centre

9650 20 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T6N 1G1


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