Overview

Stephen Hsia is a partner in Miller Thomson's Vancouver office whose practice focuses on charities law and estate planning. He advises charities, foundations, international organizations, social entrepreneurs, donors, high-net-worth families and business owners. His work helps charitable organizations pursue their missions while supporting families and owners as they plan the transfer of wealth, businesses and long-term legacies. Stephen's related experience encompasses tax, corporate governance, private client services, administrative and public law, and matters involving health, environmental and real estate organizations. He writes and speaks regularly on charitable giving, estate planning and nonprofit governance. Stephen co-chairs the Canadian Bar Association's Charities and Not-for-Profit Law Section in British Columbia and has served as a legal reviewer and board adviser. He earned his JD from Osgoode Hall Law School after graduating from Princeton University and clerking at the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Stephen was admitted in British Columbia in 2014 and Ontario in 2022.

Practice Areas

• Charities and Not-For-Profit
• Tax Law
• Trusts and Estates
• Private Client Services

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2014 (BC); 2014 (ON)