LAWYER PROFILE

Risa Kirshblum

Canada 2027

Lenczner Slaght

Ranked in 1 practice area

Healthcare: Contentious

Nationwide - Canada

7 years ranked

About

Provided by Lenczner Slaght

Canada

Practice Areas

Risa co-heads the firm's Professional Liability and Regulation group, with a particular focus on the defence of physicians in civil litigation and regulatory matters. She regularly advises on legal issues arising in medical practice. Risa has also expanded her practice to include mediation services, drawing on her Certificate in Mediation from Harvard University's Program on Negotiation. Recognized as an expert in health law, she is regularly invited to speak at continuing legal education programs for organizations such as The Advocates’ Society and Osgoode Professional Development, as well as for 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.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Healthcare: Contentious - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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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Strengths

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Risa is extremely knowledgeable about the medicine and the issues underlying these cases.
Healthcare: ContentiousChambers Canada Guide
Risa is a fabulous lawyer.
Healthcare: ContentiousChambers Canada Guide
Risa Kirshblum is a strong advocate on all types of work, and is particularly adept in strategy.
Healthcare: ContentiousChambers Canada Guide
Risa is a pleasure to work with. She is knowledgeable and works very hard.
Healthcare: ContentiousChambers Canada Guide
Risa provides excellent judgement and leadership. She is strategic and decisive.
Healthcare: ContentiousChambers Canada Guide