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Stanley Sporkin
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| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia | |
| In office February 12, 1999 – January 15, 2000 |
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia | |
| In office December 17, 1985 – February 12, 1999 |
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| Appointed by | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | June Lazenby Green |
| Succeeded by | Reggie Walton |
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| Born | February 7, 1932 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | March 23, 2020 (aged 88) Rockville, Maryland |
| Spouse | Judith Imber |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Pennsylvania State University (A.B.) Yale Law School (LL.B.) |
| Awards |  President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service (1979) |
Stanley Sporkin (February 7, 1932 – March 23, 2020) was an important American lawyer and judge. He worked for the government for over 40 years. He was known for being a director at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He also served as the main lawyer for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Later, he became a United States federal judge in Washington, D.C. People often admired his strong desire to make things fair and just.
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Early Life and Education
Stanley Sporkin was born in 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His family was Jewish. His father, Maurice Sporkin, was also a judge. Stanley said his father taught him a lot about fairness and justice. His father worked to end segregation in Philadelphia in the early 1950s.
Stanley went to Pennsylvania State University and earned a degree in 1953. He then studied law at Yale Law School, getting his law degree in 1957. After law school, he worked for judges as a law clerk. This helped him learn how courts work. He also worked as a private lawyer in Washington, D.C., for a short time.
Working for the Government
Stanley Sporkin spent many years working for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This government agency helps protect investors and makes sure financial markets are fair. He worked there from 1961 to 1981.
Protecting Investors at the SEC
At the SEC, Stanley had many different jobs. He started as a staff attorney. He eventually became the Director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement in 1974. In this role, he led investigations into large companies. These investigations helped stop unfair or illegal business practices. He was a strong supporter of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. This law, passed in 1977, makes it illegal for U.S. companies to bribe foreign officials.
Serving the CIA
From 1981 to 1986, Stanley Sporkin worked as the main lawyer, called the General Counsel, for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The CIA is a government agency that gathers information about other countries to protect the United States.
Awards and Recognition
Stanley Sporkin received special awards for his public service. In 1978, he won the Rockefeller Public Service Award. In 1979, he received the President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service. These awards recognized his important work in government.
Becoming a Federal Judge
In 1985, President Ronald Reagan chose Stanley Sporkin to become a federal judge. He was approved by the United States Senate and started his new role on December 17, 1985. He served on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. This court handles many important legal cases in the nation's capital.
Stanley Sporkin became a Senior Judge in 1999. This means he could work a reduced schedule. He officially retired from being a judge in 2000.
Later Life
After retiring as a judge, Stanley Sporkin continued to work in law. He joined a law firm and also had his own law practice. He was also part of a group called the Gavel Consulting Group. This group included other former judges and government officials who offered advice. He also led a team for BP America, helping to resolve issues.
Stanley Sporkin passed away on March 23, 2020, at the age of 88. He died in Rockville, Maryland, due to heart failure. He was survived by his wife, Judith Imber, and their three children.
Sources
- Stanley Sporkin at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
- Biography from the Gavel Consulting Group
