Stefanie Godfrey, an accomplished financial executive with more than two decades of experience in leading strategic financial planning and analysis for global law firms and Fortune 500 corporation, has joined Lowenstein Sandler as its chief financial officer, the firm announced Monday.
Godfrey succeeds William B. Farrell, who will be retiring in 2027 after leading the firm’s financial department for more than 30 years. She will work out of the firm’s Roseland office.
Godfrey is known for her expertise in financial project management, technology implementation, and the redesign of organizational data analytics — capabilities that align directly with Lowenstein’s continued investment in operational infrastructure and long-term growth.
Michael Caplan, the firm’s Chief Operating Officer, applauded the announcement.
“Stephanie’s background and judgment make her an ideal fit for Lowenstein at this stage of our growth,” he said. “With her deep experience working with some of the most preeminent law firms in the country, she brings both the strategic perspective and the operational depth our financial leadership requires. We are thrilled to welcome her to the team.”
Prior to joining Lowenstein, Godfrey served as Director of Strategic Finance at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. Her previous roles also include Budgeting & Analysis Manager at Kaye Scholer (now Arnold & Porter) and Senior Financial Analyst for Siemens Financial Services.
“I am excited to join Lowenstein Sandler at such a dynamic moment in the firm’s history,” she said. “The firm’s trajectory, culture, and strategic vision are compelling, as is its embrace of the latest innovations in AI, data governance, and alternative fee structures. I look forward to contributing to the next chapter.”
Godfrey joins the firm as it expands its leadership structure: in February, Lowenstein announced that the partners had elected a new managing partner and launched a management committee as part of its years-long strategic planning process.
Over past 25 years, the firm has experienced dramatic growth: it has tripled revenues and quadrupled profits, sharpened sector focus, expanded nationally, and strengthened market-leading practices across litigation, corporate, restructuring, regulatory, technology and
investment management, with significant growth in areas of practice, geographic locations, and head count.
Lowenstein Sandler LLP is a national law firm with more than 400 lawyers based in New York, Palo Alto, California, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, Delaware – as well as Roseland.
The firm represents public and private companies, financial institutions, funds, entrepreneurs, and individuals in complex litigation, corporate transactions, regulatory matters, and high-impact pro bono work.
