As president of Los Angeles-based Stanley & Associates, W. Jerome Stanley represents a number of prominent professional athletes, including Brian Shaw, an NBA player with the Los Angeles Lakers, and Keyshawn Johnson, an NFL player with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His steady guidance makes him a valuable agent to young players seeking to effectively manage their success in the sports world. In total, W. Jerome Stanley has negotiated more than half a billion dollars’ worth of contracts for athletes.

One of Stanley’s most memorable achievements occurred in 1990, when he helped the late Reggie White obtain a $16.5 million contract with the Boston Celtics. Before founding Stanley & Associates in 1989, he worked with athletes such as Rodney Peete and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at Management Plus Enterprises, helping to negotiate contracts and plan career paths.

A member of the Black Entertainment & Sports Lawyers Association and the California Bar Association, Stanley holds a law degree from the University of Southern California, where he also completed his undergraduate education. He previously served as a student clerk in U.S. District Court with Judge Terry Hatter.