Patrick Riesterer
About Patrick Riesterer
Patrick Riesterer serves as the VP and Deputy General Counsel at Interac Corp., where he has worked since 2022. He has over a decade of experience in providing legal advice in the technology sector, specializing in insolvency and finance law.
Current Role as VP & Deputy General Counsel
Patrick Riesterer currently serves as VP & Deputy General Counsel at Interac Corp., a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he provides strategic legal guidance and oversight, leveraging his extensive experience in the technology sector. His responsibilities include navigating complex legal issues and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Previous Experience at Interac Corp.
Prior to his current role, Patrick Riesterer worked at Interac Corp. as Deputy General Counsel for a period of seven months in 2021. He also served as Senior Legal Counsel from 2019 to 2021, where he was involved in providing legal support and advice on various matters related to the company's operations and strategic initiatives.
Legal Career Background
Patrick Riesterer's legal career includes significant experience at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. He began as an Articling Student from 2010 to 2011, then progressed to Associate Lawyer from 2011 to 2019. His work at Osler focused on providing legal counsel in various areas, including insolvency and finance law.
Educational Qualifications
Patrick Riesterer holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the University of Toronto, where he studied from 2007 to 2010. He also earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philosophy from McMaster University, studying from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy at Trinity Western University from 1998 to 2003.
Teaching and Instruction Experience
In addition to his legal career, Patrick Riesterer has experience in education. He worked as an LSAT Instructor at The Princeton Review from 2007 to 2009, where he taught students preparing for the LSAT exam. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at McMaster University from 2004 to 2006, supporting undergraduate students in their studies.