The Canadian Bar Association Alberta Branch is pleased to announce that Cyril Gurevitch, QC of Gurevitch Headon & Associates has assumed the position of Secretary of the Alberta Branch for the 2009-2010 term.  We are happy to report that Mr. Gurevitch is the first Executive member in the history of the Alberta Branch to reside in a city outside of Edmonton or Calgary.  This is a ladder position and Mr. Gurevitch will assume the role of President of the CBA Alberta Branch during the 2012 - 2013 term.

The Canadian Bar Association is a professional, voluntary organization which was formed in 1896, and incorporated by a Special Act of Parliament on April 15, 1921. Today, the Association represents 38,000 lawyers, judges, notaries, law teachers, and law students from across Canada of which more than 5,000 are members of the Alberta Branch.

The CBA is the leader and voice of Canada's legal profession and is the determined advocate of the profession and champion of the rule of law across Canada and around the world speaking on issues that affect the judiciary, the administration of justice and the profession. The CBA is the premier provider of professional development for lawyers, ensuring that Albertans have the highest quality legal representation. The Alberta Branch promotes the work of lawyers through our public legal education programs and Law Day activities and assists the public by advocating for expanded legal aid and promoting pro bono work by lawyers. The CBA-Alberta does this and more through the dedication of our members, lawyers, judges and law students volunteering their time to advance the profession and the public interest.

The Association is dedicated to the following purposes: to improve the law; to improve the administration of justice; to promote access to justice; to promote equality in the profession and justice system; to improve the knowledge, skills, ethical standards and well-being of members of the legal profession; to represent the legal profession nationally and internationally; and to promote the interests of members of the CBA.