Stacy D. Phillips
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” — Vivian Green
Stacy D. Phillips, a Certified Family Law Specialist, is a Partner at Blank Rome LLP. She is the author of the book “Divorce: It’s All About Control – How to Win the Emotional, Psychological and Legal Wars”, now in its seventh printing. As a staunch supporter of victims’ rights, Ms. Phillips assisted in the drafting of Senate Bill 924 (codified in California Code of Civil Procedure Section 340.15), which extended the statute of limitations period for victims of domestic violence to sue their abusers in civil court.
Ms. Phillips represents business executives, entrepreneurs, sports, entertainment, political and religious figures, and other high-net-worth individuals. Former clients have included Darcy LaPier (former wife of Jean-Claude Van Damme), Darryl Strawberry, Bobby Brown (former husband of Whitney Houston), Erin Everly (former wife of Guns ‘n Roses’ Axl Rose), Toni Taupin (former wife of lyricist Bernie Taupin), Corina Villaraigosa (former wife of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa), Charlie Shanian (former husband of Tori Spelling), Jonathan Kaufer (former husband of Pia Zadora), Dean Sheremet (former husband of LeAnn Rimes), and Kelly Rutherford, to name but a few. In 2008, she also represented the Conservators with regard to Britney Spears’ family law matters. To view her bio on Blank Rome, click here.
Professional Honors
| 2022 –Present | Band 1 for Los Angeles, Family & Matrimonial | Chambers High Net Worth |
| 2023 | Top 100 Lawyers Champion of Mentorship | Los Angeles Business Journal |
| 2022 –Present | Top 100 Lawyers | Los Angeles Business Journal |
| 2022 –Present | Top Family Lawyer | Los Angeles Daily Journal |
| 2018 –Present | Most Influential Woman Attorney | Los Angeles Business Journal |
| 2010 – 2011, 2013 – Present | Top 10 Southern California Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers |
| 2006 –Present | Top 100 Southern California Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers |
| 2005 – Present | Top 50 Women Southern California Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers |
| 2004 – Present | Southern California Super Lawyers, Family Law | Super Lawyers |
| 2003 – Present | Best Lawyers® in America, Family Law | Best Lawyers in America |
| 1999– Present | Top Women Lawyers (formerly Top Women Litigators) | Los Angeles Daily Journal |
| 1991 – Present | AV® Preeminent™ | Martindale-Hubbell |
| 2020, 2024 | Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers | Lawdragon |
| 2020 –2021 | Band 2 for Los Angeles, Family & Matrimonial | Chambers High Net Worth |
| 2020 | Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame | Lawdragon |
| 2006 – 2013 2018 – 2020 |
Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America | Lawdragon |
| 2016 | Ten Best Female Attorneys in Los Angeles | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys |
| 2010 – 2012 | Women Leaders in the Law | The Recorder |
| 2009 | Family Law Attorney of the Year Award | Century City Bar Association |
| 2007 | Best of the Bar | Los Angeles Business Journal |
| 1998 | 50 Most Powerful Women in Los Angeles Law | Los Angeles Business Journal |
| 1998 | Top 20 Lawyers in Los Angeles Under the Age of 40 | Los Angeles Daily Journal |
Awards
| 2016 – Present | 500 Most Influential People in Los Angeles | Los Angeles Business Journal |
| 2021 | Bonnie Glantz Fatell Women’s Advocacy and Leadership Award | Blank Rome BR Women |
| 2018 | Woman of the Year | LA County Commission on Women |
| 2015 | Altruist of the Year | Modern Luxury Magazine |
| 2015 | Enterprising Women of the Year | Enterprising Women Magazine |
| 2014 | Top Women Entrepreneur Award Women Making a Difference |
Los Angeles Business Journal |
| 2014 | Volunteer of the Year Award Dynamic Women of Los Angeles |
Angeleno Magazine |
| 2014 | Woman of Philanthropy Award | Comerica Bank |
| 2010 | Power Philanthropist Award | STARCARE |
| 2009 | Jurisprudence Award | Anti-Defamation League |
| 2009 | Griffin Bell Community Service Award | (on behalf of the firm) LACBA Center for Civic Mediation |
| 2008 | Spirit of Hope Award | Tower Cancer Research Foundation |
| 2006 | Certificate of Commendation | Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa |
| 2006 | Certificate of Commendation | Councilman Jack Weiss |
| 2006 | Certificate of Commendation | City of Los Angeles |
| 2005 | Women to Watch Award | Jewish Women International |
| 2005 | Women of Achievement Award | AMIT |
| 2002 | Women of Accomplishment Award | Century City Chamber of Commerce |
| 2001 | Women Who Make a Difference Award | Los Angeles Business Journal |
| 2001 | Women of Accomplishment Award | B’nai Zion Foundation |
| 2001 | Patricia A. McClure Award | Asthma & Allergy Foundation |
| 2000 | Women of Action Award | Israel Cancer Research Fund |
Professional Activities
| 2023 – 2024 | Public Counsel | Vice Chair of the Board of Directors |
| 2022– | Public Counsel | Treasurer of the Board of Directors |
| 2021 – 2022 | Public Counsel | Secretary of the Board of Directors |
| 2020 – Present | Public Counsel | Executive Committee |
| 2018 – Present | Public Counsel | Board of Directors |
| 2010 – Present | Super Lawyers | Advisory Board |
| 1999 – Present | Adopt-A-Center Program | Founder and Chair of the Advisory Board of the Blank Rome Adopt-A-Center Program (formerly the Phillips Lerner Adopt-A-Center Program) |
| 2005 – 2016 | Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services | Board of Ambassadors |
| 2000 – 2004 | Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services | Executive Committee, Strategic Planning Committee and Chair of the Corporate Development Committee |
| 1999 – 2004 | Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services | Board of Directors |
| 1997 – 2013 | Affordable Living for the Aging (formerly known as Alternative Living for the Aging) | Board of Trustees |
| 1996 – 1997 | Affordable Living for the Aging (formerly known as Alternative Living for the Aging) | President, Board of Directors |
| 1994 – 1996 | Affordable Living for the Aging (formerly known as Alternative Living for the Aging) | Vice President, Board of Directors |
| 1991 – 1997 | Affordable Living for the Aging (formerly known as Alternative Living for the Aging) | Board of Directors |
| 2002 – 2012 | Legal Momentum (formerly known as the NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund) | Board of Directors |
| 1995 – 2012 | Legal Momentum (formerly known as the NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund) | Member |
| 2002 – 2004 | Legal Momentum (formerly known as the NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund) | Co-Chair, California Leadership Council |
| 1999 – 2007 | Women of Los Angeles | Advisory Board |
| 1998 – 2007 | Women of Los Angeles | Member |
| 2005 – 2008 | Columbia University School of Law | Board of Visitors |
| 2003 – 2004 | B’nai Zion | Board of Directors |
| 1997 – 2002 | Women’s Leadership Forum | Member |
| 1999 – 2001 | Cedars-Sinai Hospital | Cedars-Sinai Sports Spectacular Steering Committee |
| 1999 – 2000 | Cedars-Sinai Hospital | Cedars-Sinai Sports Spectacular Luncheon Committee |
| 1997 – 1999 | Women’s Political Committee | Co-Chair |
| 1991 – 2000 | Women’s Political Committee | Member |
| 1990 | Dartmouth College | Co-founder of The Phillips Samuels Victor Fund for the Dartmouth College Ethics Institute (formerly known as The Helen and Louis Phillips Memorial Fund and The Phillips Family Fund) |
| 2012 – Present |
Los Angeles Superior Court | Volunteer Mediator – mediate complex cases for the Family Law Court, V.A.S.T. Program (Voluntary Attorney Settlement Team) |
| 1990s | Los Angeles Superior Court | Volunteer Mediator, Los Angeles Superior Court, West District |
| 1984 – 1986 | Los Angeles Superior Court | Dependency Court Pro Bono volunteer attorney, representing abused and neglected children in a program coordinated by the Los Angeles Superior Court and the Los Angeles County Bar Association2012 |
| 2012 | Beverly Hills Bar Association | Chair of the Beverly Hills Bar Association 80th Anniversary/Birthday Party Committee and Mistress of Ceremonies |
| 1980s | Beverly Hills Bar Association | Attorney trainer in mediation, Beverly Hills Bar Association Mediator Referral Service |