Stephania is an Associate at Valin Partners LLP.  Her primary practice areas include Family Law and Child Protection Law, as well as Real Estate and Wills and Estates.

Stephania is originally from Guelph and completed her undergraduate degree in International Development and Forestry. She attended the Dual Law Degree Program at the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit Mercy, graduating with Magna Cum Laude Honours. She also was awarded the Dual J.D. Program Excellent Scholarship Award, and two book awards in recognition of academic excellence and service to school. Stephania volunteered during Law School through the Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre of Windsor as a court worker. Furthermore, she volunteered as chair of the Moot Mentorship Committee providing guidance to incoming law students regarding moot court competitions.

After graduation, Stephania moved to Peace River, Alberta to start her career, practicing primarily in Family Law and Criminal Defence Law. In Peace River, she was a board member of the Peace River Alberta Victim Services Units providing fundraising services to help with the Victim Services Unit.

After spending some time in Windsor, Ontario at a small firm, she moved to North Bay.