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Benjamin W. Stango

Associate

Benjamin W. Stango works with a team to counsel clients in business law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, restructurings, and compliance with securities laws. He advises clients ranging from emerging and high-growth businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Ben also has experience in government, nonprofits, and political campaigns. With an MBA from The Wharton School, Ben brings a unique perspective on business, law, and government to serve his clients’ needs. Currently, Ben serves as the lead associate on the 40-lawyer Morgan Lewis COVID-19 Loan Program Task Force, working with this cross-practice team to advise clients and colleagues on all aspects of COVID-19 related federal loan programs, especially the Paycheck Protection Program and Main Street Lending Program.

Education

  • University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., cum laude
  • University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, M.B.A., Management
  • Yale University, B.A., Humanities, Political Science, cum laude

Admissions

  • Pennsylvania

Awards and Affiliations

Ranked, 40 Under 40, City & State Pennsylvania (2016)

Ranked, LEADERSHIP Philadelphia Keepers & Connectors (2015)

Ranked, Best Philadelphian – Renaissance Man, Philadelphia Magazine (2014)

Ranked, Who’s Next: 18 Young Pennsylvanians Shaping Politics, BillyPenn.com (2014)

Boards

Board Member, Support Center for Child Advocates (2020–Present)

Board Member, CeaseFirePA (2017–2019) 

Director, City of Philadelphia Millennial Advisory Board (2015, 2016)

Director, Young Involved Philadelphia (2012–2015) 

Member, City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program Advisory Board (2012–2015) 

Member, Philadelphia City Planning Commission Advisory Board (2013–2015) 

Board Member, Free Library of Philadelphia - Raven Society (2013, 2014) 

Member, The Spruce Foundation Board (2012–2014)

Community

Committee Member, Philadelphia Bar Association, Large Firm Associate (2020–Present)

Partner, Truman National Security Project (2018, 2019)

Consultant, Committee of Seventy (2015–2017) 

Member, Rich Negrin for District Attorney, Finance Committee (2016, 2017) 

Policy Advisor, Joe Torsella for State Treasurer (2014–2016) 

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