Risa Patrias is a paralegal in the Tax, Trust and Estates Department. With earlier roles as a Legal Administrative Assistant and Legal Support Specialist, Risa has a keen understanding of the firm’s operations and how to help work flow efficiently.

As a paralegal, Risa assists clients with matters including drafting estate planning documents, probate administration, asset transfers, estate tax returns and more.

  • Jim Larkin Service Award, 2021

  • Twin Cities Diversity in Practice- Minnesota Racial Equity Challenge, 2023

  • Meditec/MyCAA (Paralegal Certification)
  • Minnesota School of Business

  • Interactive Legal Academy, Estate Planning Basics, 2023