Stephanie Lipstein

Partner & Québec Practice Leader – Immigration

KPMG in Canada

Stephanie leads our Quebec immigration practice. She is focused on US and Canadian corporate immigration matters while taking into account any Quebec-specific matter that arises.

Stephanie has a multidisciplinary background. Her complimentary experience, skill-set and qualifications in both US and Canadian immigration law combine to effectively support multinational corporations in achieving their critical objectives. She brings diverse perspectives to find innovative and practical solutions in addressing cross-border challenges. Stephanie approaches each unique client engagement as an opportunity for strategic collaboration and takes a hands-on, holistic approach, remaining actively involved and accessible. 

Her passion for Immigration Law began in 2006. Over the years, her work has supported work authorization for foreign executives, professionals, artists, tradespeople, investors and entrepreneurs along with their accompanying dependents into Canada and the United States. Stephanie is mainly focused on industries such as oil and gas, aerospace, pharmaceutical sciences, and the arts. She is called upon to speak at seminars, conferences and other forums that are focused on mobility and talent management.

Stephanie understands the importance of accommodating business needs while maintaining corporate policy and compliance standards.

Stephanie is dedicated to community initiatives and serves as a board member for multiple organizations related to Education & Children.

  • Asset Management
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Financial Services
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Oil and Gas
  • Private Equity
  • Shipbuilding and Transportation Equipment
  • Venture Capital Funds
  • B.A. Communication Studies

  • LL.B Civil Law

  • D.E.S.S. Common Law & Transnational Law

  • LL.M Common Law & Transnational Law

  • Quebec Bar, NY Bar

  • Board member, Games for Hope Foundation