Stephanie was awarded her Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction from the University of Calgary in 2001 with a major in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. She obtained her Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Calgary in 2005 and was called to the Alberta Bar in June 2006. While in University she was a member of the Appeals Committee and the Scholarship Committee for the Faculty of Law. Prior to joining the Litigation Department of McLeod & Company LLP in January 2009, Stephanie worked as a Litigator in a small downtown firm.

Professional and Community Activities
Stephanie is a member of the Law Society of Alberta, the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (ACTLA) and the Calgary Bar Association. She is also a member of the Civil Litigation and Foreclosure sub-sections of the Canadian Bar Association, as well as being the Secretary of the Personal Injury sub-section. Stephanie is one of the rare individuals who happens to be native Calgarian and had the pleasure of participating as a dancer in the Opening Ceremonies of the 1988 Winter Olympics.