Marc Robert Stanley (born 27 May 1957) is an American trial lawyer, political activist, Jewish community leader, and philanthropist who has served as the United States Ambassador to Argentina since 2022.
His national public service began in college, when he worked four years for the U.S. Congress, serving with Representatives Mo Udall (D-AZ) and Dale Kildee (D-MI), and with the Committee on House Administration as an aide to Chairman Frank Thompson (D-NJ). In that role, he created the first Telephone Directory for the U.S. House of Representatives, serving as its Editor from 1977 to 1979. He later served as Dallas County chair for Senator Lloyd Bentsen's campaign in 1988 and Governor Ann Richards' campaign from 1989 to 1990.[4]
Stanley is founder of the Stanley Law Group,[5] a Dallas-based firm that focuses on national class actions and litigation.[3]
Stanley is a member of the board of directors of both the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. He has been voted a "Best Lawyer in Dallas" and a "Super Lawyer" for the entire state of Texas for every year since the accolades were established.[6][7][8]
Stanley has served as a board member and leader of many Jewish charitable and political organizations, including six years as Chairman of the National Jewish Democratic Council.[9]
Stanley also chaired the Legacy Senior Communities, Inc., a Jewish-sponsored, not-for-profit charitable organization providing continuing care retirement communities and in-home care for seniors and their families.[10][11]
