Stephen died of a heart attack Oct. 12, 2012. He was 45.

Born in Philadelphia, he grew up in Villanova, Pa., and graduated from the Haverford School. After graduating from Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School, he earned a master’s degree in philosophy in international law and affairs from Cambridge University. He then attended Villanova University School of Law.

Stephen spent his entire professional career at the law firm of Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel in Philadelphia, joining as an associate after graduating from Villanova in 1993. He made partner in 2003. His practice was geared toward commercial litigation, transactional work for international clients, and Chinese joint-venture law.

“Stephen accomplished so much in his career; however he did it without sacrificing his family life,” Obermayer managing partner Robert Whitelaw said. “Stephen believed if you were dedicated to something you found the time, whether it was for family or work. Unlike other professionals, he enjoyed a successful and well-balanced personal life and career.”

He is survived by his wife, Theresa DiNubile-Ching; their children, Stephen (14), Ellisen (13), and Michael (11); his parents, Stephen and Nancy; brother Stanley ’92; and his sister, Stephanie Ching Kim ’94.

Undergraduate Class of 1989