NJBIZ has recognized Stephanie Godfrey, Lowenstein Sandler’s Chief Financial Officer, in its “2026 People to Watch in Finance” list, which identifies individuals who, through their efforts, are helping to make New Jersey a better place to live, work, and do business.
Godfrey tells NJBIZ: “In finance, numbers only tell part of the story, so I continually invest in people—teaching the ‘why’ behind the metrics, setting clear expectations and using mistakes as teaching moments, not liabilities. I also push my teams, including myself, to keep refining and resist letting expertise calcify into comfort.”
She also explains that “AI will be the most disruptive force in finance over the next several years—not because of the technology, but because of the gap it exposes between what people expect and what it delivers.”
Godfrey has over 20 years of experience in leading strategic financial planning and analysis for global law firms and Fortune 500 corporations. She is known for her capabilities in financial project management, technology implementation, and the redesign of organizational data analytics, all of which align directly with Lowenstein's continued investment in operational infrastructure and long-term growth.
About Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Lowenstein Sandler LLP is a national law firm with over 400 lawyers based in New York, Palo Alto, Roseland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington. The firm represents leaders in virtually every sector of the global economy, with particular emphasis on investment funds, life sciences, and technology. Recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit and high standard of client service, the firm is committed to the interests of its clients, colleagues, and communities.
Godfrey tells NJBIZ: “In finance, numbers only tell part of the story, so I continually invest in people—teaching the ‘why’ behind the metrics, setting clear expectations and using mistakes as teaching moments, not liabilities. I also push my teams, including myself, to keep refining and resist letting expertise calcify into comfort.”
She also explains that “AI will be the most disruptive force in finance over the next several years—not because of the technology, but because of the gap it exposes between what people expect and what it delivers.”
Godfrey has over 20 years of experience in leading strategic financial planning and analysis for global law firms and Fortune 500 corporations. She is known for her capabilities in financial project management, technology implementation, and the redesign of organizational data analytics, all of which align directly with Lowenstein's continued investment in operational infrastructure and long-term growth.
About Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Lowenstein Sandler LLP is a national law firm with over 400 lawyers based in New York, Palo Alto, Roseland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington. The firm represents leaders in virtually every sector of the global economy, with particular emphasis on investment funds, life sciences, and technology. Recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit and high standard of client service, the firm is committed to the interests of its clients, colleagues, and communities.
