Stankie Law is a boutique law firm providing premier legal strategies, professional service, and affordable rates. Our goal is to provide practical and effective solutions crafted specifically to the needs of each individual client.
Specializing in corporate compliance, anti-bribery and corruption, OFAC trade sanctions, internal investigations, white collar defense, and Web3 & cryptocurrency.
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Corporate Compliance
Review, assessment, and design of corporate compliance programs. Developing practical solutions to prevent, detect, and fix misconduct.
Anti-Bribery and Corruption
Developing controls to comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), the UK Bribery Act, and other global anti-corruption laws.
Trade Sanctions
Guidance and strategies to navigate the risks stemming from OFAC sanctions around the globe, including Russia, Venezuela, and more.
Internal Investigations
Conducting investigations of violations of internal policies and/or state or federal law. Counseling on disclosure and remediation strategies.
Third-Party Management
Due diligence, risk rating, and risk management solutions for all third parties, including distributors, suppliers, and customers.
White Collar Defense
Zealous defense of individuals and companies in front of the various regulatory bodies, including the DOJ, FBI, SEC, and more.
Policies and Procedures
Design, implementation, and training on various policies and procedures in order to operationalize a corporate compliance program.
Web3 / Cryptocurrency
Counseling Web3 and cryptocurrency projects on navigating the complex and evolving regulatory landscape targeting the industry.
Cryptocurrency Compliance Lessons from ShapeShift’s OFAC Sanctions Violations
On September 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced a settlement agreement with ShapeShift AG, which was formerly a prominent cryptocurrency exchange. The company agreed to pay $750,000 to settle its...
Reminder to file your 2025 Annual Report of Blocked Property With OFAC: Due date September 30, 2025
On September 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued its “Reminder to File the 2025 Annual Report of Blocked Property.” Entities or persons subject to the reporting requirement under 31 C.F.R. § 501.603 of the...
Fracht FWO Inc. Fined $1.6 million for ‘Reckless Disregard’ of OFAC Sanctions
On September 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced a settlement agreement with Fracht FWO Inc. (“Fracht”) to settle apparent violations of multiple sanctions programs. Fracht, an international freight...
About Us
Matt Stankiewicz
Principal
Matt is the Principal of Stankie Law, and he specializes in corporate compliance and ethics, with considerable experience supervising and handling complex projects relating to the FCPA and OFAC sanctions risks. Matt has extensive experience in building and enhancing ethics and compliance programs, as well as analyzing complex compliance issues surrounding anti-corruption, sanctions, and money laundering issues.
Prior to establishing his own practice, Matt was a partner at a prominent boutique firm widely regarded for its work in the compliance industry. Among many other projects, Matt served as co-counsel in the representation of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman in the House Impeachment hearings related to the first impeachment of President Trump. Before joining that firm, Matt was a member of the Ethics and Compliance Monitorship Team appointed by the DOJ and EPA to oversee BP plc’s criminal and debarment settlement agreements stemming from the Deepwater Horizon incident.