Daria Risteska

Daria Risteska

Lawyer and Chief Legal Talent Officer

Daria Risteska
Contact Information

Daria Risteska

Lawyer and Chief Legal Talent Officer


T 416.865.6780

F 416.865.6636

E dristeska@grllp.com

Education

University of Windsor, JD, 2015
University of Toronto, MA, 2010
University of Toronto, Honours BSc, 2009
Bar Admission

Ontario, 2016
About Gardiner Roberts LLP

For over 100 years, Gardiner Roberts has combined the benefits of a full-service law firm with the dexterity of a mid-sized one. Our focused, cross-disciplinary, one-team approach and commitment to understand your business joins our relevant expertise, immediacy and dedication to providing client-centric, hands-on service. 100% Canadian and fully independent, we offer a level of overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness that larger firms can't touch. Resisting "cookie-cutter" law, Gardiner Roberts has built its name - one rewarding client relationship at a time.

Executive Summary

Daria is a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group at Gardiner Roberts LLP. Her practice focuses on corporate and commercial disputes and professional liability litigation. She has appeared and assisted in the representation of clients before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Appeal.

Daria also serves as the Chief Legal Talent Officer for Gardiner Roberts LLP. In this role, Daria implements and operates the Firm’s associate and student programs, including recruitment, the summer and articling programs, onboarding and training, performance reviews, mentorship, and professional development. Daria provides overall guidance and support to the associates and students as they progress in their legal careers, while also fostering a strong and collaborative team culture within the Firm. Daria works closely with the Firm's executives, management, and other professionals to advance its long-term strategic goals.

Daria is also a member of the National Association of Law Placement (NALP).

Expertise

Board Memberships
  • Law Society of Ontario
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • The Advocates’ Society
  • Toronto Lawyers Association
  • Macedonian Lawyers’ Association
Beyond the Office

Outside of the office, Daria enjoys spending time with her friends and family, travelling, attending concerts, playing beach volleyball, and reading.