James Stevens

James Stevens is an accomplished attorney specializing in corporate and regulatory matters for financial services providers, with a particular focus on banks, fintechs, and payments companies.

As the co-leader of Troutman Pepper's Financial Services Industry Group, James brings valuable expertise and a creative approach to navigating complex legal issues and relationships with federal and state regulators.

His vast experience encompasses a diverse range of services for clients, including formation, licensing, mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, and banking-as-a-service agreements.

Additionally, James assists clients in structuring employment agreements, executive incentive arrangements, and often serves as the key outside counsel for his clients.

James Stevens holds a Bachelor of Science in International Relations and Affairs from the Georgia Institute of Technology and obtained his Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2001.

He has a solid educational foundation and has honed his legal skills through his tenure at reputable firms like Troutman Pepper and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP.

With a career marked by client trust and successful outcomes, James Stevens is a respected figure in the financial services legal landscape.