Call to Bar:

British Columbia, 1992

Education:

Juris Doctor,
University of British Columbia
School of Law
1991

Undergraduate Studies,
University of British Columbia
Political Science & International Relations
1985 – 1988

Angiola-Patrizia De Stefanis

Certified as a collaborative law practitioner

Certified as a family law mediator

Angiola is the founder and principal of Alliance Lex, having built a successful general law practice over the past 19 years. Angiola enjoys working with individuals and families to craft constructive, effective solutions. Angiola is an experienced and skilled advocate, practicing in Family Law, Wills & Estates, and Elder Law.

Certified as a family law mediator and collaborative law practitioner, Angiola is dedicated to promoting the healthiest outcomes possible for her clients in family law disputes, while always ensuring that their rights are skilfully protected.

Angiola shares her passion for people and her community through her extensive involvement with Rotary International, for which she has been recognized with some of Rotary’s highest honours.

Professional Activities

• Co-Chair, Collaborative Divorce Association of Vancouver, 2010-present
• Member, Canadian Bar Association Women Lawyers Forum, 2006- present
  • Secretary 2006-2008
  • Co-Chair, Marketing & Communications Committee 2005-2006
• CBA, BC Branch webinar presenter, “Towards the Paperless Office”, Nov. 25, 2010
• Pacific Legal Technology Conference presenter, Oct 7, 2011

Community Contribution

Rotary International

• District Chair, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 2007-2011
• District Conference, Production Manager 1998-present
• President, Rotary Club of New Westminster-Royal City 2011-2012
• Club Trainer 2007-2010
• Director, Rotary Club of Burnaby 1999-2003

Awards

• Multiple Paul Harris Fellow
• Rotarian of the Year
• Dedicated Service Rotary District Governor’s Recognition Certificate

Other Languages Spoken

• English, Italian & French