Alina Vance

Alina Vance is a Senior Counsel specializing in Municipal Finance Law with over 15 years of experience. She currently leads the public finance division at Sterling & Thorne LLP, where she advises state and local governments on bond issuances, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure development projects. Alina earned her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, where she focused on administrative law and public policy. Her professional philosophy centers on demystifying complex legal frameworks to empower public entities in achieving their development goals responsibly. She is renowned for her expertise in navigating intricate public-private partnerships, ensuring fiscal integrity and legal adherence. Her landmark publication, "Structuring Sustainable Municipal Bonds: A Legal Framework," is a foundational text for practitioners in the field. Readers can expect her articles to offer practical, in-depth analyses of current trends and challenges in state and local finance, providing actionable insights for legal professionals and policymakers alike