Stephen Lau

Current

• Rotarian at Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview
• Director of Marketing & Strategic Initiatives at Golden Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant
• Director, Secretary at Hong Kong -- Canada Business Association

• Volunteer at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area

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Past

• Lawyer (not practicing), Negotiator & Commercial Real Estate Associate at Barclay Street (Commercial) Real Estate Ltd. (ONCOR International)
• Director at Inrema Canada Ltd.
• Intern at Galbraith Law

• Intern at Gledhill Larocque, Barristers & Solicitors
• Vice-President at Strathcona House Condominium Association
• Summer Student at Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer, Barristers & Solicitors
• Summer Student at Campbell & Company, Barristers & Solicitors
• Chief Operations Officer at Immex Industries
• Summer Student at Bank of Montreal
• Summer Student at Midland Walwyn (now merged with Merrill Lynch Global Markets & Investment Banking Group)

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Education

• Alberta Real Estate Institute
• University of Alberta
• University of Alberta

• University of Alberta

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Recommended

12 people have recommended Stephen

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Real Estate

Websites

• My Company
• Hong Kong Canada Business Assc
• Rotary International

Stephen Lau’s Summary

* Contact me directly at (780) 905-8282
[I am licensed to trade in real estate in the Province of Alberta]

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- Specializing in the commercial/residential real estate industry in the top-performing Alberta (Canada) market.
(http://www.gov.ab.ca/home/about_alberta.cfm/)

- Experience in international business transactions pertaining to import/export of goods;

- Experience in business consulting, competitive analysis, business strategy, marketing, trade-shows, and prominent public spokesperson/event emcee roles;

- Experience in business law and business/legal due diligence.

- Extensive and diverse connections to industry, business and government through my directorship at the Hong Kong - Canada Business Association (Edmonton Chapter) and volunteer activities through the Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview.

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Memberships:

• Hong Kong Canada Business Association (Edmonton Chapter)
• Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Society of Edmonton & Area
• Real Estate Council of Alberta

Stephen Lau’s Specialties:

* Residential real estate
* Commercial real estate (office & retail leasing)

Further skills:
* Negotiations & mediation, due diligence reviews.
* Prominent public speaking and spokesperson roles at high profile community and business association events.

Stephen Lau’s Experience

• Rotarian

  Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview

  (Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Philanthropy industry)

  November 2006 — Present (1 year 11 months)

  (http://www.rotary.org/)
  
  My roles:
  - Chair, Speakers Committee
  Tues. June 10, 2008. Director of Cargo & Business Innovation: Glen Vanstone, Edmonton Airports;
  - Int' Service Committee
  
  Rotary - a worldwide organization of business & professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations & helps build goodwill & peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries & geographical areas.
  
  * Club Service focuses on strengthening fellowship & ensuring the effective functioning of the club.
  * Vocational Service encourages Rotarians to serve others through their vocations & to practice high ethical standards.
  * Community Service covers the projects & activities the club undertakes to improve life in its community.
  * Int'l Service encompasses actions taken to expand Rotary's humanitarian reach around the globe & to promote world understanding & peace.

• Director of Marketing & Strategic Initiatives

  Golden Rice Bowl Chinese Restaurant

  (Restaurants industry)

  October 2006 — Present (2 years)

  www.goldenricebowl.ca
  
  See our promo video: www.youtube.com/goldenricebowl
  
  Responsible for the promotion of mainstay restaurant to the community at large.
  - Implementation of strategic & market development initiatives to expand client base.

• Director, Secretary

  Hong Kong -- Canada Business Association

  (Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; International Trade and Development industry)

  March 2006 — Present (2 years 7 months)

  (http://www.hkcba.com/)
  
  Director & Secretary of the Hong Kong - Canada Business Association (Edmonton Chapter)
  
  - The Hong Kong Canada Business Association, established in 1984, is distinguished as one of the largest bilateral trade associations in Canada with over 1,300 members in eight major cities in Canada (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Regina, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax). HKCBA also has representatives in Hong Kong.
  
  - HKCBA’s mission is to help its members conduct business between Canada and Hong Kong and encourage Canadian companies to utilize Hong Kong as their business “Smart Link” to China and the rest of the world. It also facilitates business relationships amongst its membership in Canada.
  
  The HKCBA exists to:
  
  * be an important and relevant business participant in Canada, Hong Kong, China, and South East Asia
  * strengthen our HK-based business relationships;
  * increase the value delivered to our members

• Volunteer

  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area

  (Non-Profit; Philanthropy industry)

  March 1999 — Present (9 years 7 months)

  (http://www.bbbsc.ca/)
  
  I am an adult mentor.
  
  Mission:
  Big Brothers Big Sisters Society of Edmonton & Area is a community-supported, mentor based organization committed to the healthy development of children in need and their families through provision of quality, one-to-one volunteer relationships and related programs.

• Lawyer (not practicing), Negotiator & Commercial Real Estate Associate

  Barclay Street (Commercial) Real Estate Ltd. (ONCOR International)

  (Real Estate industry)

  July 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 2 months)

  Commercial real estate associate; CCIM Candidate (http://www.ccim.com/)
  (http://www.barclaystreet.com/)
  (https://www.oncorintl.com/)
  
  Barclay Street Real Estate is a top ranked, privately owned Real Estate Brokerage, based in Western Canada.
  
  TASKS
  
  Comprehensive Real Estate Services and Solutions
  We are a full-service commercial real estate firm. Our range of services include: office, industrial and retail leasing as well as tenant representation services; property acquisitions and dispositions; corporate advisory services; mortgage financing; property management; and consulting and research.

• Director

  Inrema Canada Ltd.

  (Human Resources industry)

  March 2007 — February 2008 (1 year)

  Director of Inrema Canada Ltd.
  
  Focus on bringing skilled trades people from Europe to Canada.
  - Our emphasis is on providing Human Resource Solutions to international large-scale projects. For the success of our customers, we provide an efficient matching process that merges the rich experience of our proficient recruiters with the ever changing international labor market. INREMA enables employers to effortlessly tap into a selected pool of well trained, highly motivated and dependable German and other European skilled workers. INREMA offers solutions for relocating overseas, housing, and language training. Work Permits and visa can be obtained through our VisaShuttle® department.

• Intern

  Galbraith Law

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Law Practice industry)

  January 2007 — July 2007 (7 months)

  Corporate & Commercial Law, Real Estate Law, Wills & Estates Law

• Intern

  Gledhill Larocque, Barristers & Solicitors

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Law Practice industry)

  September 2005 — December 2006 (1 year 4 months)

  - Engaged in court proceedings @ the Provincial Court, Court of Queen’s Bench (www.albertacourts.ab.ca/),
  & the Court of Appeal level. Tasks included:
  * Civil proceedings before a judge in chambers;
  * Proceedings for speaking to the list in civil & criminal matters;
  * Proceedings before a Master in Chambers;
  * Examinations for Discovery;
  * Applications in criminal proceedings.
  - Direct responsibility for settlement talks in civil & family mediation in court.
  - Facilitate negotiations & mediation between parties adverse in interest.
  - Performing legal research; drafting of court documents; writing legal factums, one of which was submitted for Leave to Appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada in a criminal law matter.
  - Representing clients in WCB (Workers’ Compensation Board) matters.
  - Real estate transactions
  - Interviewing of new clients to determine legal issues & possible solutions.
  - Review business contracts, lease agreements & provide general legal advice to clients.

• Vice-President

  Strathcona House Condominium Association

  (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  2004 — 2005 (1 year)

  Vice President, Board Member
  (http://www.strathconahouse.com/)
  - Representing 222 suites on 20 floors (population > 300).
  - Board responsibility of an annual budget of approximately $1,000,000.
  - Elected January 2004.
  - Chairperson of communications committee, member of accounting committee, member of modernization committee.
  - Undertake reserve fund study, analyze building issues & future strategy.

• Summer Student

  Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer, Barristers & Solicitors

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Law Practice industry)

  2001 — 2001 (less than a year)

  - Hired as a summer student. Performed legal research & other work for lawyers in this firm.

• Summer Student

  Campbell & Company, Barristers & Solicitors

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Law Practice industry)

  1999 — 2000 (1 year)

  - Hired as a summer student. Performed legal research & other work for lawyers in this firm.

• Chief Operations Officer

  Immex Industries

  (Partnership; 1-10 employees; Import and Export industry)

  1997 — 1999 (2 years)

  * Chief Operations Officer and investor/partner.
  - Entrepreneurial endeavor initiated with another business school colleague which involved importing and distribution of garden products from Asia to regional retailers.
  - Trade show experience

• Summer Student

  Bank of Montreal

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; bmo; Banking industry)

  1998 — 1998 (less than a year)

  - Assistant to District Manager (Leduc, Alberta)
  
  (http://www.bmo.com/)

• Summer Student

  Midland Walwyn (now merged with Merrill Lynch Global Markets & Investment Banking Group)

  (Public Company; 51-200 employees; MER; Financial Services industry)

  1997 — 1997 (less than a year)

  - Worked as broker assistant.
  
  (http://www.ml.com/)

Stephen Lau’s Education

• Alberta Real Estate Institute

  Associate, -- Commercial, Rural & Residential Real Estate, 2007 — 2007

• University of Alberta

  LL.B., Faculty of Law, 2001 — 2005

  http://www.law.ualberta.ca/

  Activities and Societies:

  - Student Legal Services
  - University of Alberta Alumni Association
  - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area
  - Chinese Students' Association

• University of Alberta

  B.Com. with Distinction, Alberta School of Business, 1996 — 1999

  http://www.business.ualberta.ca/

  Activities and Societies:

  - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area
  - Chinese Students' Association
  - University of Alberta Alumni Association

• University of Alberta

  Faculty of Sciences 1994 — 1996

  http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/science/

  Activities and Societies:

  - Chinese Students' Association
  - Chemistry Students' Association

Additional Information

Stephen Lau’s Websites:

• My Company
• Hong Kong Canada Business Assc
• Rotary International

Stephen Lau’s Interests:

Professional: commercial real estate, international business, management consulting, corporate/commercial law; Personal: badminton, tennis, golf, skiing, cycling. Hobbies: photography, piano

Stephen Lau’s Groups:

Hong Kong - Canada Business Association;
Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview;
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area;
University of Alberta Alumni Association, The Edmonton "LinkedIn" Business Network, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, Commercial real estate professionals.

•    Blue: The DallasBlue Business Network (23,000+ members)
•    PHD Networking Excellence
•    Rotaract
•    American Red Cross
•    SHiFT! - Leverage 'Trigger Events' To Outsell Your Competition
•    Overachievers Club
•    China Business
•    Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA)
•    Luxury & Lifestyle Professionals
•    University of Alberta Alumni
•    Private Equity and Venture Capital Group
•    CDN Industry
•    Rotary Club International
•    Hong Kong - Canada Business Association
•    Big Brothers Big Sisters International
•    Rotarians
•    Hillary for President
•    BUSINESS IN CHINA
•    BusinessWeek Group
•    Fortune Global Group
•    Mensa - International
•    Expat Network
•    China Networking Group
•    ONCOR International
•    Rotary International Group Study Exchange
•    China Trade Group
•    HoteLIers
•    Private Equity Investment Group
•    Friends of Iceland
•    Canada
•    Urban Spa Group
•    Venture Capital
•    Organisational Development
•    Financial Times Group
•    Edmonton Oilers NHL Hockey Club Fan Group
•    Friends of / Amis du Canada
•    Friends of the European Union
•    Outsourcing To China
•    BMW Group
•    Hong Kong Connection
•    DallasBlue Canada
•    Event Planning & Management:
•    Rotary Youth Exchange
•    Germany Business and Professional Network
•    Friends of Hong Kong
•    National Assn of Realtors
•    Conservative Party of Canada network
•    Luxury Hoteliers
•    Edmonton LI Business Network
•    Divertido Urban Jaunt

Stephen Lau’s Honors:

Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction (University of Alberta)
Bachelor of Laws (University of Alberta)
Volunteer Service Award (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area)

Stephen Lau’s Contact Settings

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