Risa Kirshblum

Practice Areas

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.