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Benjamin W. Stango

Associate

As a business-minded legal advisor, Benjamin W. Stango counsels clients in a wide range of business law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, startup guidance, joint ventures, financings, restructurings, and compliance with securities laws. Ben also represents corporate borrowers, private equity sponsors, and other parties across an array of financing transactions including acquisition-related financings and secured credit facilities. His clients range from emerging and high-growth businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

Extended Profile

Before joining Morgan Lewis, Ben spent over a decade working in government, nonprofits, and political campaigns across the East Coast. 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 Morgan Lewis COVID-19 Loan Program Task Force, working with a cross-practice team to advise clients and colleagues on all aspects of COVID-19 related federal loan programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program.

Education

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

Admissions

  • Pennsylvania

Awards and Affiliations

Best of the Bar, Pro Bono, Philadelphia Business Journal (2021)

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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