Stephanie Iken is an attorney whose work is rooted in service, accountability, and the belief that people harmed by powerful institutions deserve to be heard. 

Stephanie Iken grew up in a military family. Her mother, father, brother, uncles, and grandfather all proudly served in the US Air Force.  From a young age, she was surrounded by the values of integrity, discipline, service, and duty. Those values shaped the way she sees the world and continue to shape the way she approaches her work as an advocate. 

 Stephanie also understands hardship in a personal way. At a young age, she was the victim of childhood sexual assault by a wealthy man in a position of trust. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina destroyed Stephanie’s family home in Biloxi, MS, forcing her family  to leave the Gulf Coast and rebuild in Colorado. Those experiences gave Stephanie a deep understanding of what it feels like when life changes in an instant, when powerful forces cause harm, and when ordinary people are left to pick up the pieces. These experiences shaped Stephanie into a compassionate and empathetic advocate for victims’ rights. 

In high school, Stephanie maintained strong academic performance while participating in Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). Through JROTC, she developed leadership skills, discipline, and a strong commitment to service. She graduated second in her class in 2011..  

Stephanie went on to earn  her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the University of Colorado, graduating cum laude.  

She later attended law school at the University of Mississippi School of Law, where she focused her academic and professional work on mass torts, complex litigation, victims’ rights, and access to justice. While in law school, Stephanie served as an Associate Articles Editor for the Mississippi Law Journal and published scholarship on mass tort litigation, corporate accountability, and leadership barriers in multidistrict litigation. 

Why Stephanie Iken Loves Her Job 

Stephanie is deeply passionate about advocating for those who have been harmed by toxic chemicals, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals. Stephanie’s commitment to this field began with her grandfather’s exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam and her own personal experiences with injustice. These traumatic life events fueled Stephanie’s desire to fight for those affected by corporate negligence. 

To Stephanie, each case represents a person’s story, their voice, and their hope for justice. Over the years, Stephanie Iken has helped manage over 30,000 individual tort cases. Stephanie Iken has assisted in coordinating significant settlements, including a notable $19.5 million settlement in the Monsanto/Roundup litigation.. This work allows Stephanie to give a voice to the voiceless by standing up for victims fighting against powerful corporations. 

What drives Stephanie Iken is the opportunity to bring justice to those wronged by powerful corporations. Each victory, no matter how small, reaffirms her belief in the importance of this work. As an associate attorney for Nigh, Goldenberg, Raso & Vaughn, Stephanie is committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of those we represent, ensuring their stories are heard and they receive the justice they deserve. The ability to stand up for the innocent and to fight for what is right is what makes Stephanie’s work profoundly meaningful and fulfilling to her. 

Hobbies and Free Time 

In Stephanie’s free time, she enjoys playing guitar, singing, birdwatching, reading, traveling, and spending time with her Coonhound, Ozzy. She loves music, especially the Beatles, 60s music, and classic rock. 

Publications 

• “A Plaintiff’s Blueprint to Defeating the ‘Texas Two-Step’ Divisive Merger Bankruptcy Maneuver in Mass Tort Litigation”(Fall 2023) 

• “The Ethical Implications of the Texas Two Step ” (Spring 2024) 

• “Addressing Biases and Barriers- Advancing Women in Mass Tort MDL Leadership” (Fall 2023) 

Professional Associations & Memberships 

• Associate Articles Editor, Mississippi Law Journal – Volume 94 

•  Member, American Association for Justice  

•  Member, Florida Association for Justice  

• Member, Florida Bar Association  

• Member, Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar 

• Former Member, UM OUTLaw  

• Former Member, UM La Alianza, LLSA 

• Former Member, UM Student Bar Association  

• Co-founder, Breaking Boundaries