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Overview
Darian Stanford joined Tonkon Torp's Litigation Department in 2018. He is first and foremost a trial attorney, who loves taking cases before a judge or jury. Prior to joining Tonkon Torp, Darian was a named partner at Slinde Nelson Stanford LLC, where he managed a commercial litigation and administrative practice, and functioned as in-house counsel for a U.S. Department of Defense contractor.
Darian began his legal career in the General Litigation Practice Group at Stoel Rives LLP, representing clients in contract, construction, employment law, and government affairs, among other areas. In 2005, he transitioned to a position as a Deputy District Attorney for Multnomah County, where he prosecuted a range of crimes including gang violence and major felonies. In 2007, Darian also served as Counsel for the Oregon House and Senate Judiciary Committee.
Darian has worked as in-house litigation counsel for an international Fortune 500 company, managing its litigation in the U.S. and Europe, and devising pre-litigation solutions to global business problems. Additionally, he has served as an Adjunct Professor at Lewis & Clark Law School, teaching Criminal Procedure, and at Willamette University College of Law, teaching Sports Law.
Outside of the office and courtroom, Darian enjoys international travel and college football. Prior to law school he worked as a Park Ranger for several seasons at both Yellowstone National Park and Mt. Rushmore National Memorial.
Darian began his legal career in the General Litigation Practice Group at Stoel Rives LLP, representing clients in contract, construction, employment law, and government affairs, among other areas. In 2005, he transitioned to a position as a Deputy District Attorney for Multnomah County, where he prosecuted a range of crimes including gang violence and major felonies. In 2007, Darian also served as Counsel for the Oregon House and Senate Judiciary Committee.
Darian has worked as in-house litigation counsel for an international Fortune 500 company, managing its litigation in the U.S. and Europe, and devising pre-litigation solutions to global business problems. Additionally, he has served as an Adjunct Professor at Lewis & Clark Law School, teaching Criminal Procedure, and at Willamette University College of Law, teaching Sports Law.
Outside of the office and courtroom, Darian enjoys international travel and college football. Prior to law school he worked as a Park Ranger for several seasons at both Yellowstone National Park and Mt. Rushmore National Memorial.
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Featured Work
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Community Involvement & Activities
Domestic Violence Safe Dialogue Program
Board of Directors
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Professional Memberships
Multnomah Bar Association
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Recent News
8.20.2020
Best Lawyers in America® Includes 49 Tonkon Torp Attorneys on 2021 List
Forty-nine Tonkon Torp lawyers representing 36 practice areas have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021. A majority of attorneys have been named to the peer-review list in past years, and most have been recognized for more…
12.3.2018
Darian Stanford Talks Lotteries at Global Gaming Expo
Tonkon Torp attorney Darian Stanford was a featured panelist at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) held in Las Vegas. The panel, International Masters of Gaming Law Masterclass on Lotteries, discussed the latest developments in lotteries around the world…
7.24.2018
31 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Honored on 2018 Super Lawyers Lists
Thirty-one Tonkon Torp attorneys in 11 practice areas have been included in the 2018 Oregon Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists. Tonkon Torp partner and bankruptcy authority Albert Kennedy has been once again recognized on the Top 50 list of Oregon…
3.1.2018
Portland Trial Attorney Darian Stanford Joins Tonkon Torp
Darian Stanford has joined the Litigation Department of Tonkon Torp. Prior to joining the firm, he was a named partner at Slinde Nelson Stanford LLC. While there, Stanford tried a variety of complex cases, managed a commercial litigation and…
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Publications & Presentations
Panelist, "International Masters of Gaming Law Masterclass on Lotteries," Global Gaming Expo, October 2018