About Blakeney
Blakeney Stafford built a layered legal education before joining private practice. Stafford graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in History. That was followed by studies at Stanford Law School, where Stafford earned an LL.B. and later a J.D. Stafford then completed an LL.M. in Taxation at New York University School of Law.
Those academic credentials preceded a career in law that led to partnership at Fenwick & West LLP. Stafford has worked within complex legal environments and took on roles that combined transactional and regulatory work. The path to partnership involved long-term engagement with corporate clients. At Fenwick & West, Stafford has been part of teams handling a range of legal matters for business clients.
Stafford holds active memberships in both the State Bar of California and the State Bar of New York. Licensed in California, Stafford practices under that jurisdiction and maintains the New York bar connection as well. This dual membership has supported cross-jurisdictional work when clients’ matters required coordination between state and federal rules.
Tax law is a clear thread in Stafford’s background, given the LL.M. in Taxation from NYU. That training has informed work on tax-related questions tied to corporate transactions and business structuring. Stafford’s record includes advising on tax consequences of corporate arrangements and interpreting tax provisions that affect deals and long-term planning. The combination of history, broad legal training, and specialized tax study shapes how Stafford evaluates legal problems.
At present, Stafford serves as a partner at Fenwick & West LLP in California. The role involves advising corporate clients on transactions and tax matters, coordinating with other firm specialists when issues cross into intellectual property, securities, or employment areas. Stafford’s practice concentrates on tax and related corporate matters.
