- Represented an investor group in its acquisition of a community bank. The deal included raising over $14 million through a Regulation D offering and related stock purchase.
- Represented a national health care organization in acquisition and corporate reorganization transactions.
- Advised a large community bank on FDIC and state regulatory matters.
- Phone: +1 214 922 3487
- Email: stephan.harris@alston.com
Stephan “Bubba” Harris is an associate in the Financial Services Group and a member of the Bank Regulatory Group. He counsels and represents financial institutions and specialty finance companies including shareholders and holding companies on state and federal banking laws, regulations, and enforcement actions. Stephan also advises on corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, securities offerings, and holding company matters.
Before joining the firm, Stephan focused on corporate and business law at the University of Arkansas School of Law and received a business law certificate in conjunction with his J.D. During law school, Stephan gained hands-on practice experience managing the Transactional Legal Clinic, where he advised local businesses and non-profit organizations regarding tax issues in connection to anticipated business transactions. Stephan also competed on the traveling moot court team and served as the editor in chief for the Journal of Food Law & Policy.
Stephan is currently pursuing his LL. M. in banking, corporate, finance, and securities at Boston University.
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Press Release June 30, 2025Alston & Bird Advises FineMark Holdings on Acquisition by Commerce BancsharesAlston & Bird advised Florida-based FineMark Holdings, the parent company of FineMark National Bank & Trust, on its $585 million acquisition by Commerce Bancshares, a regional bank holding company. The all-stock transaction is expected to be completed on January 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.Press Release June 30, 2025Alston & Bird Advises FineMark Holdings on Acquisition by Commerce BancsharesAlston & Bird advised Florida-based FineMark Holdings, the parent company of FineMark National Bank & Trust, on its $585 million acquisition by Commerce Bancshares, a regional bank holding company. The all-stock transaction is expected to be completed on January 1, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
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Press Release August 22, 2024Alston & Bird Advises Industry Bancshares on $195 Million Stock Purchase AgreementAlston & Bird advised Industry Bancshares, a Texas-based bank holding company, on its stock purchase agreement with Virginia-based bank holding company CSBH LLC to serve as lead investor in its $195 million common stock raise. The agreement provides additional capital to support Industry Bancshares’ focus on serving its customers and communities.Press Release August 22, 2024Alston & Bird Advises Industry Bancshares on $195 Million Stock Purchase AgreementAlston & Bird advised Industry Bancshares, a Texas-based bank holding company, on its stock purchase agreement with Virginia-based bank holding company CSBH LLC to serve as lead investor in its $195 million common stock raise. The agreement provides additional capital to support Industry Bancshares’ focus on serving its customers and communities.
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Advisories August 20, 2024Financial Services Advisory: FDIC Proposes Rule to Revise Brokered Deposit Regulations and Issues Request for Information on Deposit DataIn a proposed rule and information request, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation expressed its concerns with the current brokered deposit restrictions and reporting requirements. Our Financial Services Team zeroes in on what insured depository institutions should know.Advisories August 20, 2024Financial Services Advisory: FDIC Proposes Rule to Revise Brokered Deposit Regulations and Issues Request for Information on Deposit DataIn a proposed rule and information request, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation expressed its concerns with the current brokered deposit restrictions and reporting requirements. Our Financial Services Team zeroes in on what insured depository institutions should know.
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General Publications March 28, 2024“CFPB and FTC Amicus Brief Signals Stance on “Pay-to-Pay” Fees Under FDCPA,” insideARM, March 28, 2024.This article provides an overview of an amicus brief filed by the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission in the 11th Circuit case Glover and Booze v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC arguing that certain convenience fees charged by mortgage servicer debt collectors are prohibited by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.General Publications March 28, 2024“CFPB and FTC Amicus Brief Signals Stance on “Pay-to-Pay” Fees Under FDCPA,” insideARM, March 28, 2024.This article provides an overview of an amicus brief filed by the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission in the 11th Circuit case Glover and Booze v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC arguing that certain convenience fees charged by mortgage servicer debt collectors are prohibited by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
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Blog Posts March 11, 2024CFPB and FTC Amicus Brief Signals Stance on “Pay-to-Pay” Fees under FDCPA
What Happened? On February 27, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an amicus brief in the 11th Circuit case Glover and Booze v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC arguing that certain convenience fees charged by mortgage servicer debt collectors are prohibited by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). […]
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Blog Posts March 11, 2024CFPB and FTC Amicus Brief Signals Stance on “Pay-to-Pay” Fees under FDCPAWhat Happened? On February 27, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an amicus brief in the 11th Circuit case Glover and Booze v. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC arguing that certain convenience fees charged by mortgage servicer debt collectors are prohibited by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). […]
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Bar Admissions
- Texas
Education
- University of Arkansas (J.D., 2023)
- Texas A&M University (B.S., 2020)