Emily Stephens has joined Alston & Bird as a partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Her arrival expands the firm’s investment funds, fund finance and private credit offerings. For insights from Alston & Bird, see our two-part series on retail distribution platforms: “Growing Popularity, Numerous Benefits and Operational Obstacles” (Sep. 4, 2025); and “Selection Criteria, Due Diligence Processes and Potential Pitfalls” (Sep. 18, 2025).