Attorney Profile
Stephanie Ko graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 1998. She is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She left the Boeing Company in 1999 to start her own practice. Her practice is focused in three areas of law: business, estate planning and business immigration. She finds that helping clients fulfill their dreams is as exciting as negotiating multi-million dollar international contracts for corporate America. Stephanie expecially enjoys working with non-profit organizations because in turn many people will benefit. She helps both profit and non-profit organizations in financial strategies, due diligence, risk assessment and risk management. Making a difference one person at a time is what motivates Stephanie.
As an immigrant herself, Stephanie knows exactly what her immigration clients go through during the slow immigration process. In her nine years record as an immigration attorney, she has never had one single case denied by the Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Stephanie strategically selects these few areas of law as clients and investors need help in all these areas. Law does not operate in a vacuum. Certain areas of law are closely related to each other. Her multi-areas of practice serves clients efficiently so they do not need to retain multiple attorneys practicing in business, immigration, and estate planning.
Stephanie was the past president of the International Practice Session of the Washington State Bar Association and served in its executive committee for over five years. In that capacity, she helped hosting annual receptions for hundreds of foreign lawyers during their study at the University of Washington’s LLM program.
Stephanie is also very active in Rotary International. She is the past President of the Seattle International Rotary and served on its Board of Directors for over six years. She is very active in Rotary’s fund raising activities and international humanitarian projects. She is especially interested in humanitarian projects that improve health and education for the less fortunate. She knows very well that without health, people wake up without hope; with education, it brings opportunities to those who strive for better life. She also served on the Executive Board of Directors of the World Trade Club, promoting the international transfer of goods, services and entrepreneurs.
Before joining Boeing, Stephanie was a diplomat and special assistant to the Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom of Tonga, South Pacific for over three years. She was also the instructor of Atenisi University, Kingdom of Tonga. She developed the Environmental Science curriculum for the university.
Before getting her Juris Doctor degree, Stephanie has a BA in Chemistry and MA degree in Environmental Administration. With the scientific background, it will be very convenient for Stephanie to practice Environmental Law; however she likes to challenge herself and practices in totally new areas so she can work at a much more personal level with her clients. Stephanie strives for excellence in service and meaning in life, not convenience.
Law Office of Stephanie Ko, PS
Skyline Tower
10900 NE 4th Street
Suite 2300
Bellevue, WA 98004
Office (425) 990-1556
Cell (206) 227-8668
Email: ko@stephaniekolaw.com
Areas of Practice
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Asset Protection, Risk Management, Tax Planning
Business Law
Business Immigration Business Structure
Choice of Entities
Estate Planning
Non-profit Organizations
Probate & Estate Administration
Trusts
Wills