About Stanley C.

Stanley C. Morris is an attorney specializing in securities litigation and SEC enforcement movements. He was licensed to the California bar on September 25, 1996, and is presently active. He is also licensed to practice in New York since 1990. Morris is a companion at Corrigan & Morris LLP, located in Santa Monica, California, the place he has been practicing since 2000.

Morris completed his undergraduate research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning a Bachelor of Science diploma in 1986. He then attended Washington and Lee University School of Law, where he received his law degree in 1990. His academic background has supplied him with a solid foundation for his legal career.

His areas of practice consist of securities litigation, SEC investigations, CFTC investigations, FINRA investigations, FINRA arbitrations, whistleblower movements, commercial litigation, and company matters. Morris has knowledge dealing with a number of legal levels, which includes investigations, litigation, arbitrations, and trials, demonstrating his thorough understanding of the legal panorama.

Morris has held numerous significant positions over the course of his career, which includes Corporate Associate at Carter Ledyard & Milburn, Senior Counsel on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and Assistant General Counsel at Century Aluminum Company. He has additionally served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice. His in depth knowledge has equipped him with the abilities important to navigate complex legal issues.

He is a member of the Association of Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni and serves as a FINRA Panel Arbitrator. Morris has been acknowledged as a Super Lawyer from 2021 to 2026, reflecting his expert status within the legal community. He has also authored publications, including an article titled "You stated what to the SEC?" which showcases his expertise in the field.

Education

Univ of North Carolina

Undergraduate Degree

Washington & Lee Univ School of Law

Law Degree

Experience

Partner

Corrigan & Morris LLP
2000

Assistant General Counsel

Century Aluminum Company
1998

Corporate Group

Jones Day
1996

Special Assistant United States Lawyer

U.S. Dept. of Justice
1995

Senior Counsel

United States Securities and Exchange Commission
1992

Corporate Group

Carter Ledyard & Milburn - New York
1990

Accepted Jurisdictions

California
New York

Court Admissions

United States District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court
United States District Court for the Southern District of California U.S. District Court
United States District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Circuit Court

Types of Cases Handled

securities litigation SEC investigations and enforcement actions CFTC investigations FINRA investigations FINRA arbitrations whistleblower actions business litigation corporate matters

Legal Services Scope

Investigations Litigation Arbitrations Trials

Professional Associations

SEC Alumni Association

has membership 2001 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 201 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica CA 90401