Beyond the A

Helping law students and lawyers land their dream job

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Interview Coaching

The interview is one of the most critical parts of your career. You can spend hours networking, meeting lawyers for coffee and even accumulating years of experience.

But if you’re unable to translate these experiences when it is game time, none of it will matter.

I’ve been there before. I’ve been on the other side of the interview table. And I can provide you with the clarity and confidence you need to land your dream job.

Public Speaking for Lawyers

So much public speaking feels stifled, overly rehearsed, and disconnected from how people actually connect.

Whether you are pitching business, leading a client-facing webinar, or trying to establish your presence in a new role, how you communicate signals whether you are worth paying attention to and your ability to influence.

I’ve been there before, and I can help. Having delivered hundreds of workshops, keynotes and media interviews, there is a cognitive method behind the scenes that works, and I can help you put it to work.

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“Steven is simply the best coach you could ever encounter as a law student, articling student, or junior lawyer.”

— Jackie Z.

Success Rate

 

Clients

111

Offers

100

Percentage

90%

Impact*

13M+

 

*Past results not indicative of future performance. Assumes first-year salary of $130,000. Financial impact higher in US markets and for lateral roles.

  • It is very clear that coaching is not simply a business for Steven; coaching is part of Steven’s purpose-driven mission to see students thrive as they launch their legal careers. If you want to work with a coach who is intentional, meticulous and uplifting, please make Steven your coach!

    Iyanu S.

  • How else can I say this - Steven is the GOAT! Steven has spent years helping law students not just survive but ace the most dreaded part of any job search: the formidable interview. I have had the pleasure of seeing him do this in a group setting and one-on-one."

    Linh M.

  • One of Steven’s greatest strengths was his ability to draw out my honest, unfiltered responses and help to shape them in a way that preserved their authenticity while communicating clearly and confidently to interviewers.

    Vanessa P

  • Steven’s coaching restored my confidence and transformed my approach to interviews. Within only a few days of working together, he completely reshaped my answer and mindset.

    Tony C

  • Steven’s coaching and mentorship played a pivotal role in my success. Not only did Steven offer critical insights into interview etiquette and in-firm strategies, he also took the time to meaningfully understand me, and contextualize his training to my goals going into the recruits.

    Baron H

  • I highly recommend any student going through the recruitment process to book sessions with Steven, because it will allow you to work through any weaknesses or the more difficult interview questions! He will personalize the session to tailor to your focus areas. Thank you so much Steven, for your guidance through this process!

    Michelle L.

  • Steven was empathetic, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. His guidance really boosted my confidence going into interviews, and I would highly recommend his coaching to anyone looking to strengthen their communication and interviewing skills.

    Ivy L.

  • Had an amazing coaching experience with Steven. Through our calls, I was able to develop my responses and get myself interview-ready for the structured recruit.

    Leon M.

  • I met Steven through an event organized by the University of Calgary. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the legal profession and does an excellent job helping students prepare for interviews and navigate the recruitment process. I had the pleasure of working with him to prepare for the 2L recruit, and he took the time to understand my story, helping me develop my ideas and articulate them as effectively as possible. I would absolutely recommend working with Steven!

    Harkirat K.

  • I met Steven at a workshop just as interview week was beginning, and I am incredibly grateful that I did. Despite the short notice, he generously made time to coach me through interviews, helping me sharpen my answers, stay grounded, and present myself with greater confidence. His advice was practical, thoughtful, and genuinely personal. Steven’s generosity with his time and sincere investment in my success meant a great deal to me, and I would recommend him wholeheartedly as a coach and mentor.

    Nidhi T.

Where we have placed clients

Osler

McCarthy Tetrault

Blakes

Stikeman Elliott

Torys

Norton Rose Fulbright

Bennett Jones

Fasken

Cassels

Gowlings

Dentons

Smart & Biggar

Lawson Lundell

Farris

Owen Bird

MLT Aikens

Guild Yule

Lindsay Kenney

Alexander Holburn

Clark Wilson

King & Spalding

Singleton

RBS

Ink LLP

Teck Resources Limited

Osler McCarthy Tetrault Blakes Stikeman Elliott Torys Norton Rose Fulbright Bennett Jones Fasken Cassels Gowlings Dentons Smart & Biggar Lawson Lundell Farris Owen Bird MLT Aikens Guild Yule Lindsay Kenney Alexander Holburn Clark Wilson King & Spalding Singleton RBS Ink LLP Teck Resources Limited

Who is Steven?

 

Steven is an award-winning lawyer, educator, and speaker.

After graduating from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, he practiced at some of the most prestigious law firms in Canada and internationally.

During his time in private practice, he served on hiring committees, gaining insight into how decisions are actually made behind the scenes.

Through his career, Steven received some of the legal profession’s top honours. He was named one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers, recognized as Best Under 40 by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, and awarded the BC Medal of Good Citizenship, one of British Columbia's highest distinctions for public service.

Steven is deeply involved in the legal community. He was the first person from British Columbia to serve on the board of governors for the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. He also founded FACL Western, served as past president of FACL BC, and leads the FACL Ontario Leadership Academy (LEAD).

As the first in his family to attend law school, Steven understands what it’s like to navigate unfamiliar systems. He remembers feeling completely lost as a law student during the recruitment process and trying to piece everything together on his own.

His personal mission is to serve the person he once was.

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