Stephanie Stephens represents banks, finance companies and other lenders, as well as borrowers, in negotiating, documenting, and closing secured and unsecured debt financing transactions.
With 20 years of experience counseling clients in the financial services industry, she's able to anticipate issues with a deal before they arise and provide clients strategic advice as they enter the deal process. Stephanie also advises on commercial and investment grade syndicated credit facilities, acquisition financing, note purchase transactions, loan participations, credit and facility reviews, asset and stock acquisition financing, real estate lending, and other working capital credit facilities.
Chambers USA sources describe Stephanie as being a "go-to banking and finance lawyer," who "provides quick, practical and well-thought-out answers." Another source commented, "Stephanie's dedication extends beyond traditional expectations. She is available at all times and never fails to assist promptly." Stephanie is an elected Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers.
Services
- Finance
- Commercial Finance
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Private Equity
- Securities and Capital Markets
- Transactions and Outside General Counsel
- Corporate
- Real Estate Finance
- Western Real Estate Finance
- Real Estate Development and Transactions
- Agribusiness
- Banking and Financial Services
- Manufacturing and Consumer Products
- Transportation and Logistics
Professional Highlights
Professional Activities
U.S. Law Firm Group, Women's Committee, Chair, 2018-present; vice chair, 2016-2018
American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers, Membership Development Committee, 2024-present
American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers, Board of Regents, 2020-2023
Association of Commercial Finance Attorneys, 2011-present; Executive Committee, secretary, 2023-Present; board member, 2018-present
Recognition & Accomplishments
Chambers USA, Banking & Finance, 2021-2024
Thomson Reuters, "Washington Super Lawyer," Securities & Corporate Finance, 2023; Banking, 2024
American Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2024-present
American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers, Fellow, 2018-present
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Fellow, 2013
Speaking Engagements
In-House Presentation to National Bank Client, Real Estate Finance Training, December 12, 2023
Board Memberships & Community Service
Association of Commercial Finance Attorneys, 2018-present
Community Council of Farestart, 2018-2019
Bainbridge Island School District Highly Capable Education Advisory Committee, 2014-2016
Credentials
Education
University of Arkansas School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1998)
Charles Thomas Pearson Scholar, 1996-1998
Arkansas Law Review, Note and Comment Editor
Humboldt State University (B.A., magna cum laude, 1994)
Admissions
Washington
California