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Provided by Risa Kirshblum
Risa co-heads the firm’s Professional Liability and Regulation group, with a particular focus on the practice in the defence of physicians. Her health law practice encompasses civil litigation and regulatory matters. Risa is a recognized expert on many health law topics and is regularly asked to speak at continuing legal education programs for organizations such as The Advocates' Society and Osgoode Professional Development. She has also presented in continuing education programs for a variety of medical organizations. In 2024, Risa was recognized by The Advocates’ Society with The Eric Hoaken Excellence in Mentoring Award for her outstanding commitment to and excellence in mentoring other advocates.
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Risa Kirshblum is based in Lenczner Slaght's Toronto office and has significant experience representing individual physicians in complex professional negligence and medical malpractice lawsuits.
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In addition to being an exceptional advocate, she is a great mentor and teacher.
Risa is a highly respected lawyer in this field for good reason.
Risa truly cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to meet their needs. She is responsive, provides excellent advice, exercises exceptional judgement and understands her clients' needs
Risa is very dedicated to her work and pays excellent attention to client service. A strong lawyer.
Risa is knowledgeable, pragmatic, ethical and a pleasure to deal with, always.
In addition to being an exceptional advocate, she is a great mentor and teacher.
Risa is a highly respected lawyer in this field for good reason.
Risa truly cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to meet their needs. She is responsive, provides excellent advice, exercises exceptional judgement and understands her clients' needs
Risa is very dedicated to her work and pays excellent attention to client service. A strong lawyer.
Risa is knowledgeable, pragmatic, ethical and a pleasure to deal with, always.
