Stephanie M. Monaco

Stephanie has been selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America every year since 2009 and has been recognized in Chambers, most recently in 2023 in Band 1. As noted in Chambers, Stephanie is valued for her regulatory experience in the registered funds space. Clients observe that she is "incredibly responsive" and that "she's very knowledgeable, very experienced and also has a tremendous business sense." Chambers has also noted Stephanie's "great attitude" while observing that she "has a keen understanding of industry issues" and "knows when to step back and when an issue has to be forced."

Stephanie joined Mayer Brown in 2005. Previously, she was a partner at other prominent law firms in Washington DC. She also worked with the SEC’s Division of Investment Management, first in the Division’s Chief Counsel’s Office (1983–1986) and, later, in the Division’s Office of Investment Company Regulation (1988–1991).