Stephanie Dickson
Principal
Stephanie has a broad litigation practice, encompassing criminal, regulatory, administrative, constitutional and select civil matters. She has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia, including the Federal Court of Canada.
Stephanie has been counsel on many complex criminal cases, including charges of first and second degree murder, conspiracy to murder, drug trafficking, sexual assault, and police investigations. Another significant part of her practice is dedicated to representing vulnerable witnesses in the justice system, including complainants of sexual assault. She also occasionally acts as ad hoc counsel in criminal prosecutions.
In addition to her criminal work, Stephanie litigates in the areas of civil forfeiture, contempt of court, regulatory law (including offences under the Fisheries Act), and public law (including before the BC Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering), and she represents clients before administrative bodies and on judicial review. She also frequently acts for organizations and institutions seeking legal advice related to allegations of sexual and other misconduct.
Stephanie completed her law degree at the University of British Columbia. She joined Pender Litigation in 2020 after practicing with another firm in Vancouver. Prior to attending law school, she worked for many years as a public health researcher.
Outside of the courtroom, Stephanie has served on the CBABC Criminal Justice Executive Committee (including as Chair), and she volunteers her time to ongoing legal education, including as a coach of the UBC McIntyre Cup moot team, as a supervising lawyer for the UBC Innocence Project, and as a supervising lawyer for the UBC Criminal Clinic. She also teaches the law of consent to high school students across the lower mainland. Outside of the legal profession, she has volunteered with many organizations, including on the board of directors (as Chair) of Neworld Theatre, the HIV/AIDS Legal Network and the Special Olympics.
Professional Memberships
Law Society of British Columbia
Canadian Bar Association
Trial Lawyers Association of BC
Association of Legal Aid Lawyers
Criminal Defence Advocacy Society
Education
Juris Doctor, University of British Columbia, 2018
Master of Public Health, Simon Fraser University, 2011
Bachelor of Human Kinetics, University of British Columbia, 2006
Contact Stephanie Dickson
604-669-6699
snd@penderlitigation.com