Overview
Stanley "Stan" Twardy is a leading corporate litigator. His practice is focused on helping clients with criminal, civil and regulatory investigations conducted by federal and state agencies.
Clients have included Fortune 500 companies, executives of these companies and others involved in federal and state criminal, regulatory and Securities and Exchange Commission investigations.
Stan has argued many civil and criminal cases in both federal and state appellate courts. In addition, he has been counsel of record in several cases before the Supreme Court of the United States.
Before entering private practice, Stan was a United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut and Chief of Staff to Connecticut Governor Lowell P. Weicker, Jr.
Stan has appeared in major publications, including Christian Science Monitor, Reuters, ABC News, New York Times, Bloomberg, Law360, Fortune and USA Today. In addition, he has been a prolific author, co-author and speaker. Since the late 1990s, he has been published or has spoken over one hundred times on complex corporate regulatory issues.
In 2023, Stan was the recipient of the prestigious Richard Law Award, which honors those who have rendered exemplary service to the federal court of Connecticut and is bestowed by the District Judges of Connecticut. He has consistently earned the highest professional ratings, including Martindale-Hubbell* (LexisNexis) and Best Lawyers* (Woodward/White, Inc.). In addition, public and private organizations throughout New England and beyond have often turned to Stan. For example, he has served on Connecticut's Advisory Panel on Judicial Appointments, the Special Olympics World Summer Games Organizing Committee and the Trinity College board of trustees.
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Experience
Represented two companies, one an international financial services business and the other a Fortune 100 company, which had allegedly engaged in accounting fraud where the Department of Justice declined to bring criminal charges
Achieved noncriminal resolutions for publicly held companies in the healthcare, insurance, energy and banking industries, as well as numerous individuals
Represented public company in connection with enforcement proceedings brought by the SEC
Represented individuals in SEC enforcement proceedings
Represented individuals in criminal and SEC Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations
Represented an executive of a multinational corporation in connection with investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) into alleged violations of the FCPA
Represented financial services companies against allegations of accounting fraud
Represented a university medical school, a hospital and a health insurer in defending False Claims Act violations
Has conducted internal investigations at companies in the financial services, manufacturing and energy industries
Represented a large manufacturer against allegations of accounting fraud
Represented an international reinsurance company against allegations of accounting fraud
Represented healthcare providers (institutional and doctors) and pharmaceutical and medical device companies against allegations of healthcare fraud
Represented, among others, a transportation company, energy-producing companies, chemical companies and a recycling company against allegations of violations of federal environmental statutes
Represented individuals against allegations of theft of trade secrets in violation of the Economic Espionage Act
Represented corporations and individuals against allegations of price-fixing in violation of federal antitrust laws
Education and Credentials
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., 1980
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1976
- Trinity College, B.S., 1973, Phi Beta Kappa
Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- State of Connecticut
- District of Columbia
Affiliations
- National Association of Former United States Attorneys (NAFUSA), Board of Directors
- American Bar Association, Litigation Section
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Connecticut Bar Association
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- The Federal Bar Association
- Federal Bar Council
- American Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Oliver Ellsworth Inns of Court, Bridgeport Chapter, 1994-1997
- Stamford/Norwalk Regional Bar Association, Fellow
- American Law Institute, Member
- Connecticut Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Federal Grievance Committee (D. Conn.), Counsel, 2003-2007
- U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society, Connecticut Chair, 1995-1996, 2007-2008
Recognition and Community
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Recognitions
Recognized by the Connecticut Law Tribune with a Lifetime Achievement Award as part of their annual New England Legal Awards
Recipient of the District Judges of Connecticut’s Richard Law Award, 2023
Chosen for inclusion in Who's Who Legal USA (Law Business Research Ltd), Business Crime Defense, 2022-2023
Chosen for inclusion in the Chambers USA Legal Directory (Chambers & Partners) of recognized practitioners for Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations in Connecticut, 2008-2023
Selected as the Criminal Defense: White Collar Lawyer of the Year for the Stamford Metro Area by The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.), 2018
Chosen for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.), Criminal Defense: White Collar, 2008-2025
Selected to the list of Connecticut Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), Criminal Defense: White Collar, Business Litigation, 2006-2022
Recipient of a Judge Learned Hand Award from the American Jewish Committee (AJC) of Westchester/Fairfield, 2017
Recognized as a leading litigation practitioner in Benchmark: Litigation, the Definitive Guide to America's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys, 2015
Selected as the Criminal Defense: White Collar Lawyer of the Year for the Stamford Metro Area by The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.), 2014
Selected to Law360's white collar editorial advisory board, 2011
Trinity College, Alumni Medal for Excellence, 2008
Polish American Congress, Connecticut District, Public Service Award, 1994
Arnold Markle Law Enforcement Award, 1991
Trinity College Alumnus of the Year, 1991
Environmental Protection Agency Achievement Award, 1990
AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell (LexisNexis)
Community Involvement
Connecticut Governor-Elect Ned Lamont, Transition Team, Steering Committee
Connecticut Business and Industry Association, board of directors (2013-present)
Trinity College, board of trustees (1996-2002)
Stamford Hospital Health Foundation, board of directors (1996-present)
National Conference for Community and Justice, board of directors (1995-2004)
1995 Special Olympics World Summer Games Organizing Committee, Inc., board of directors
University of Connecticut Strategic Planning Management Committee (1993-1994)
Area Advisory Committee of the University of Connecticut at Stamford (1993-1995)
City of Stamford Police Chief Selection Panel, chairman (1993-1994)
The Rehabilitation Center, Inc., board of directors (1993-2002)
Drugs Don't Work!, board of directors (1989-1993, 1994-2000)
St. John's Episcopal Church, Stamford, Connecticut, Vestry (1983-1986)
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, New Canaan, Connecticut, Vestry (2008-2011)
Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity (president 2007-2008, executive committee, 2008-2009)
Children’s Center for Advocacy, board of directors (2008-2011), advisory board (2011-present)
CT Mirror, board of directors (2011-2015)
In The Media
Media Mentions
- Ex-US Attorneys See Risks in Working Under Gaetz, Law360, November 19, 2024
- How Trump Could Turn the Government Against Jack Smith, Law360 , November 8, 2024
- Sparring with Adams, Feds Shadowbox The Supreme Court, Law360, October 7, 2024
- Trump Prosecutor Restarts Precarious Road To DC Trial, Law360, August 28, 2024
- How Federal Probe Into CT State Police Ticket Scandal Began, CT Insider, July 12, 2024
- D.C. Circ. Ruling Puts Trump In Hot Seat – And On The Clock, Law360, February 6, 2024
- Connecticut Movers: New Partners and Practice Chairs, Connecticut Law Tribune, January 18, 2024
- On Your Mark, Get Set, Prosecute: Trump Cases Vie For Lead, Law360, January 11, 2024
- CT Troopers Logged Hundreds of Questionable Tickets During Federally Funded Shifts, Records Show, Stamford Advocate, January 3, 2024
- CT to Pay Law Firm up to $250K as Investigations into Police Ticket Scandal Heat Up, Hearst Connecticut Media Group, December 15, 2023
- Jack Smith's 'Masterstroke' Supreme Court Move Has Risks, Law360, December 15, 2023
- As Federal Probe of CT State Police Ticket Scandal Deepens, Lawmakers Look for Answers, Hearst Connecticut Media Group, December 12, 2023
- Grand Jury Convenes to Consider Federal Charges in Connecticut State Police Ticket Scandal, The Register Citizen , December 11, 2023
- The Facts on George Santos' House Expulsion: What Happens Next?, Politifact, December 4, 2023
- Outspoken NY Judge Could Help Trump More Than Hurt Him, Law360, November 15, 2023
- As Trump Lawyers, Flip Blaming Them Gets Trickier, Law360, October 25, 2023
- Powell Plea Tightens Screws On Trump, Election-Denier Attys, Law360, October 19, 2023
- Judge Issues Limited Gag Order for Trump, Fox 61 News CT, October 18, 2023
- Proud Boys, Oath Keepers Prosecutions Set Stage for Trump DC Trial, The Hill, September 5, 2023
- CT Lawyer is 1 of 11 Legal Experts to Call for Early Trump Trial, August 19, 2023
- Trump Being Charged Alongside 18 Co-conspirators in Georgia RICO Indictment, Insider, August 16, 2023
- What is a RICO charge?, FOX61 Connecticut, August 15, 2023
- Georgia Court's Apparent Error in Early Publishing of Charges Gives Trump Opening to Attack Case, Associated Press, August 15, 2023
- Georgia DA Wields 'Double-Edged Sword' in Trump RICO Case, Law360, August 15, 2023
- Former U.S. Attorney for Connecticut reacts to Donald Trump indictment, FOX61 Connecticut, August 3, 2023
- How to Defend a Thrice Indicted Former President: White Collar Practitioners Weigh In, National Law Journal, August 2, 2023
- 'The Stakes Could Not Be Higher': Legal Community Reacts to Trump Indictment, National Law Journal, August 2, 2023
- Trump Charged By Justice Department for Attempt to Overturn 2020 Election Result, NEWSNet, August 2, 2023
- Local Legal Experts Weigh In on Trump Indictment, CBS Eyewitness News CT, August 2, 2023
- Former Prosecutor and UNH Professor Speak on Latest Indictment, NBC Connecticut News, August 1, 2023
- Former Conn. Gov. Remembered As Passionate Leader, July 10, 2023
- Connecticut's Lowell Weicker Remembered as 'One of a Kind', CT Mirror, July 10, 2023
- The Life and Legacy of Gov. Lowell Weicker, CT '23, July 2, 2023
- This Week in Connecticut, This Week in Connecticut, July 2, 2023
- Former Governor Lowell Weicker Dies at 92, Fox 61 Connecticut, June 28, 2023
- ADA Looms Large in Former Conn. Gov. Weicker's Legacy, Law360, June 29, 2023
- Former Chief of Staff Remembers Friend and Mentor, Lowell Weicker Jr., CT Examiner, June 28, 2023
- Donald Trump Indicted on 7 Counts in Connection with Classified Documents, Fox 61 Connecticut, June 8, 2023
- Stamford Lawyer Receives Prestigious Award for Service to the Federal Court, Fairfield County Business Journal, March 29, 2023
- Conn. Federal Court Shines Light On Day Pitney Atty's Service, Law360 Pulse, March 16, 2023
- Connecticut Movers: Award for Twardy, Connecticut Law Tribune, March 16, 2023
- Stanley Twardy Featured on 1080 WTIC Newstalk's Brian and Company Radio Show, Brian and Company Radio Show , October 24, 2022
- Conn. To Debut Laws On State Atty Discipline, Jury Selection, Law360 Pulse, September 29, 2022
- 5 Things to Know About John Durham—Barr's Pick to Probe Root of Russia Investigation, Connecticut Law Tribune, May 12, 2019
- Feds Have Arrested Five Bridgeport Officials in the Last 10 Months. But Are They Done?, Connecticut Post, July 31, 2021
- This Husband-and-Wife Lawyers Just Landed 2 of the Most Powerful Jobs in Connecticut, Connecticut Law Tribune, March 4, 2021
- Meet Lawyers Elevated to Top Spot at U.S. Attorney's Office in Connecticut, Connecticut Law Tribune, March 3, 2021
- Barr's Special Counsel Pick Known For Not Caving To Politics, Law360, December 2, 2020
- Read the Letter: 20 Former Republican-Appointed U.S. Attorneys Back Biden, The National Law Journal, October 28, 2020
- Arrests of Perez, Dunn raise concern that FBI probe is just the beginning, CT Post, September 15, 2020
- Top Aide in Review of Russia Inquiry Resigns From Justice Dept., New York Times, September 15, 2020
- State Supreme Court Justice at the center of many emotionally charged cases, retires after 27 years on the bench, News8, May 28, 2020
- Stan Twardy Discusses Impeachment Hearings on Richard French Live, RNN-TV, February 3, 2020
- He Had a Reputation': Ex-Bosses Discuss John Durham, Who's Heading Russia Probe, Connecticut Law Tribune, October 28, 2019
- Durham's Probe Now Enmeshed in Politics of Impeachment, The Connecticut Mirror, October 7, 2019
- Stan Twardy Discusses Russia Probe Review on Richard French Live, RNN-TV, May 28, 2019
- Barr Names Connecticut U.S. Attorney to Oversee Probe Into Origins of Russia Investigation, May 16, 2019
- Mueller Report Pulls Back Curtain on Russian Contacts with Connecticut's Paul Manafort, Hope Hicks, Hartford Courant, April 22, 2019
- Mueller Report Puts Question To Congress: What Next?, Law 360, April 22, 2019
- Mueller Report Says Trump Team Did Not Collude, but Was Eager for Kremlin's Help, The Connecticut Mirror, April 22, 2019
- Stan Twardy Appears on News 12 Connecticut, News 12 Connecticut, April 22, 2019
- Stan Twardy Interviewed Live on RNN-TV Regarding Mueller Report, RNN-TV, March 26, 2019
- Stan Twardy Appears on News 12 to Discuss Mueller Report, News 12, March 25, 2019
- Stan Twardy Discusses Cohen Testimony on RNN-TV, RNN-TV, February 26, 2019
- FBI Probe a Bad Flashback for Bridgeport, Connecticut Post, February 6, 2019
- 2019 Inauguration Day in Connecticut, Day Pitney Press Release, January 9, 2019
- Follow the Leader? Courtesy and the Rule of Law in the Age of Trump, Connecticut Law Tribune, December 18, 2018
- Stan Twardy Discusses Mueller Investigation on RNN-TV, RNN-TV, December 4, 2018
- Trump Family May Face Fallout From Latest Cohen Plea, Law360, November 29, 2018
- Overseeing Mueller, Cohen Probes Makes Rosenstein a Big Target, Bloomberg News, April 25, 2018
- Sessions Declines to Recuse Himself From Probe Into Trump Lawyer, Bloomberg News, April 25, 2018
- Trump's allies are drowning in legal fees from the Russia probes, CNBC, April 25, 2018
- This Is a Good Thing': CT Attorneys Support Justice Dept.'s FCA Memo, Connecticut Law Tribune, January 25, 2018
- Mueller Almost Done With Obstruction Part of Trump Probe, Sources Say, Bloomberg, January 24, 2018
- Mueller's Silence Cuts Through Noise of Trump Russia Inquiries, Bloomberg, December 21, 2017
- Judge Axes Chopper Blades FCA Suit against Sikorsky, Law360, June 19, 2017
- Connecticut Not Ripe for Major Firm M&A Activity, CT Law Tribune, May 18, 2017
- 5 Questions With Stanley Twardy Jr.: White-Collar Litigation and DOJ's Future, CT Law Tribune, May 12, 2017
- National Governors Association and Day Pitney Release Primer on Federal Cybersecurity Laws, Day Pitney Press Release, March 20, 2017
- Stan Twardy Quoted in Article on Connecticut U.S. Attorney Deirdre Daly, Connecticut Law Tribune, December 28, 2016
- Supreme Court Review of Fourth Amendment Questions Sought in Hard Drive Retention Case, The New York Law Journal, September 1, 2016
- SEC's Big DC Circ. Win Won't End In-House Clash, Law360, August 11, 2016
- Improving Job Market Leads to Optimism Among Law School Graduates, The Connecticut Law Tribune, May 31, 2016
- Conn. Law Firms Appoint Leaders, Announce New Hirings, The Connecticut Law Tribune, April 14, 2016
- Day Pitney and Cohen Seglias Create Collaborative Team for Title IX Investigations, Day Pitney Press Release, March 30, 2016
- Subpoena Ruling May Open Doors for Bridgegate Defendants, New Jersey Law Journal, February 8, 2016
- Federal Judge Gives Conn. Libertarians Election Law Victory, Connecticut Law Tribune, January 27, 2016
- Day Pitney Follows The Money To Florida, Boston Business Journal, January 12, 2016
- Showtime series on hedge funds draws local interest, The Stamford Advocate, January 10, 2016
- Libertarian Party Sues Connecticut Over Ballot Petition Laws, The Hartford Courant, January 5, 2016
- Political Party's Lawsuit Challenges Conn. Election Law, Connecticut Law Tribune, December 30, 2015
- New Partners for Day Pitney, New Jersey Business, December 29, 2015
- Two Big Conn. Law Firms Make Partner Promotions, The Connecticut Law Tribune, December 29, 2015
- Second Circuit Decision in Conn. Case to Impact Future Securities Fraud Prosecutions, Connecticut Law Tribune, December 11, 2015
- Legal Experts Say Proposed Juvenile Reforms Raise Constitutional Issues, Connecticut Law Tribune, November 13, 2015
- Feds on the enforcement-education circuit as they signal tougher stance on money managers, The Stamford Advocate, November 6, 2015
- How To Make The Managing Partner Notice You, Law360, November 2, 2015
- Gibson Dunn Subpoena Row Sends Warning On Firm Probes, Law360, October 12, 2015
- Circuit Argument Probes Retention and Use of Seized Computer, The New York Law Journal, October 2, 2015
- En Banc 2nd Circuit Tackles Data Retention, Courthouse News Service, October 1, 2015
- Full Circuit to Hear Challenge to Scope of Search Warrants, New York Law Journal, October 1, 2015
- Big-Name Clients Engaging NJ Firms for Litigation Work, New Jersey Law Journal, September 29, 2015
- Bridgeport Mayor Vows to 'Fight Like Heck' After Losing Primary Election, The New York Times, September 18, 2015
- DOJ Faces Uphill Battle In Fattah Corruption Case, Law360, July 30, 2015
- Annual Managing Partners Roundtable: Best Practices are Driven by Technology, Commerce Magazine, July 29, 2015
- DOJs Maligned Integrity Unit Returns To Form With Big Win, Law360, July 13, 2015
- Enough Evidence to Show Insider Defendant Knew Duty Was Breached, 9th Cir. Says, Bloomberg BNA, July 9, 2015
- Conn. Advisory Firm Agrees to Pay $5M In Alleged Fraudulent Fund Valuation Scheme, Bloomberg, July 2, 2015
- SEC Fines AlphaBridge Capital $5M Over Inflated MBS Prices, Law360, July 2, 2015
- White Collar Partner Stanley Twardy, Jr. in the Times of London on Skilling: "Enron Review Could Free Conrad Black", Times of London, February 28, 2010
Publications
- Under Barr, there will be no funny business, The CT Mirror, January 25, 2019
- Search and Seizure, Connecticut Criminal Procedure, October 22, 2015