501-140 Carleton Street
Fredericton, N.B.
E3B 3T4
sstapleford@stewartmckelvey.com
Language(s) spoken: English
Bar Admission(s): New Brunswick, 2018
Legal Assistant(s): Faith Arbeau, Kimberly Donaher
Stephanie’s clients have specific business- and tax-related goals, and they need a skilled and devoted advisor who will work tirelessly to help them achieve those goals. Stephanie aspires to make life easier for her clients by putting their short- and long-term business plans into execution, and by providing tailor-made solutions to any legal issues that come up along the way. Examples of Stephanie’s work include:
- Representing clients on corporate acquisitions through all stages of the transaction.
- Working with accountants to implement corporate reorganizations.
- Providing guidance in tax disputes and tax planning matters.
- Representing clients in complex commercial litigation matters.
Education & Career
Education
CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program, 2023 (anticipated)
University of New Brunswick Faculty of Law, JD (with Distinction), 2017
St. Thomas University, BA (Hons. Philosophy), 2013
Activities
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Part-time instructor, University of New Brunswick Faculty of Law
Member, Business Law Section, Canadian Bar Association – New Brunswick branch
Member, Privacy & Technology Law Section, Canadian Bar Association – New Brunswick branch
Member, Taxation Law Section, Canadian Bar Association – New Brunswick branch
Accolades
Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal in Law for highest academic standing in graduating class
Law Faculty Council Prize – second year and third year
Awards for highest academic standing in the following areas of study:
– Commercial Law
– Conflict of Laws
– Contracts
– Corporate Law &Taxation
– Property