Emma Stephens is a Partner at Holland & Knight who provides strategic guidance on high-value projects that shape Tennessee’s regional growth. Her influence is evident in her work on the Ovation development, a 100-acre mixed-use project, and her representation of the Tennessee Titans regarding a new NFL stadium district. Stephens recently helped negotiate tax incentive agreements for a $2 billion+ electric vehicle battery plant, supporting the state’s manufacturing expansion. She also structured financing for a 60-story luxury residential tower in Nashville, the tallest building in the state, along with other high-rise projects totaling more than $650 million. Beyond her practice, Stephens is an adjunct professor at Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, where she teaches commercial real estate transactions to future business leaders. Her ability to blend precise legal analysis with a deep understanding of business realities makes her a vital asset during periods of market uncertainty.