

Partner at Torkin Manes LLP
Risa Awerbuck is a partner and co-chairwoman of the Wills, Trusts, and Estates Group at Torkin Manes LLP, serving clients across Canada with exceptional expertise. With decades of experience since her call to the bar in 1988, Risa is a highly respected advisor in estate planning and administration, trusts, tax matters, wills, powers of attorney, and business succession planning.
Risa’s clientele includes individuals, multi-generational families, and financial institutions, all of whom trust her to navigate complex situations involving family dynamics, members with special needs, or cross-border issues where relatives reside in the US or other jurisdictions. Her personal approach ensures she understands every client’s unique circumstances and goals, delivering tailored legal strategies that safeguard family legacies and assets for future generations.
She frequently collaborates with Torkin Manes LLP’s corporate, tax, and family law experts, as well as estate litigation lawyers, to provide seamless and comprehensive solutions. Risa’s extensive experience covers will challenges, court applications, passing of accounts, and the appointment of guardians for both property and personal care.
As a result of her dedication to excellence, Risa is recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory and has been listed by The Best Lawyers in Canada as a leading trusts and estates lawyer.
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