Since joining ZSA in 2000, Stephanie has assisted numerous major companies in a variety of industries find top legal talent for general counsel and legal counsel roles. She also helps both junior and senior lawyers move laterally within private practice. Prior to ZSA, Stephanie spent four years with Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang in Vancouver first completing her articles then as an associate focusing on civil litigation.

Stephanie was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1996 and earned her LL.B. from the University of British Columbia. She has been involved in charities that benefit special education as well as the Pediatric AIDS Society and is currently active with the Canadian Bar Association Benevolent Society.

Irene Gauld

Canadian Tourism Commission

The nature of the position I was hired for was a 2 year contract as Executive Director, Legal & Procurement at the Canadian Tourism Commission. Luckily, ZSA had contacted me about the role. While working with Stephanie, I found her to be very helpful in driving the process forward, reminding me of expectations and deadlines of the employer. I have experience with another recruitment firms, but I found ZSA to be more knowledgeable and helpful. I can’t think of any area of improvement regarding my experience and I would utilize the services of ZSA again in the future!

Bernard Pinsky

Corporate Finance/Securities Department Head, Clark Wilson LLP

'Stephanie Hacksel and Siobhan Rea are both highly professional and efficient and they brought a surprising number of qualified and suitable candidates to our latest legal talent search. In addition to combing their own database, ZSA attracted legal professionals from the local area and beyond by developing and placing ads in relevant publications. We have used ZSA on several occasions and following these experiences I would recommend ZSA to anyone looking to attract quality legal talent.'

Janice Beer

Vice President, People Potential A&W Food Services Canada Inc.

'Working with ZSA was a delight. Throughout the process I was impressed with the rapid response from both Stephanie Hacksel, who assessed our needs, and Siobhan Rea, who did a superb job of bringing candidates forward. Siobhan was relentless in her efforts, and ultimately delivered the ideal person for the position. Thank you ZSA for helping us find our new Manager of Administrative and Legal Services!'