Mechanics Bank
Stephanie M. West is an experienced legal professional specializing in commercial real estate finance. Currently serving as Senior Counsel at Mechanics Bank since June 2022, Stephanie has previously held various roles including Consultant at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and Special Counsel at Severson & Werson, focusing on lender closing counsel for commercial real estate transactions. Stephanie's expertise is further demonstrated through a progression of leadership roles at Wells Fargo, where responsibilities included managing a team for CMBS loan modifications and serving as Senior Legal Counsel in the CMBS Lending and Servicing Division. Stephanie's foundational legal training was completed with a JD from the University of San Francisco School of Law and a BA from UC Irvine.