Stanley . Sporkin
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Stanley J. Sporkin, U.S. District Court Judge (Retired). Stanley Sporkin graduated from Pennsylvania State University and obtained his law degree from Yale University. He was at the SEC for twenty years, the last seven as its Director of the Division of Enforcement. He spent five years as General Counsel of the CIA and fourteen years as a U.S. District Court Judge. Upon retirement from the Bench, Judge Sporkin spent six years as a Partner with the international law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. Judge Sporkin is also a Certified Public Accountant (inactive). He has received numerous awards including the Rockefeller Award and the SEC William O. Douglas Award. In 1979, he was the recipient of the President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service, the highest honor that can be granted to a member of the Federal career service. Judge Sporkin presently practices law in the District of Columbia. In his practice he consults on corporate governance matters and acts as an arbitrator and mediator. He also serves as the Ombudsman for BP America, Inc.
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