Stephen is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School. Throughout law school, Stephen provided mentorship, wrote for TheCourt.ca, Co-Chaired the Constitutional Law Moot and served as a research assistant. He represented Osgoode at the Davies Corporate and Securities Law Moot, placing second.

Prior to attending law school, Stephen managed a start-up in the pest control industry. He obtained his BA from the University of Waterloo, majoring in History and Philosophy.