Stan Gorom

Stanley R. Gorom III

CEO & Managing Partner

200 Public Square
Suite 2800
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Primary Practices

Stan serves his colleagues as Hahn Loeser’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner. Stan handles a wide range of complex matters involving real estate (acquisitions and leasing), general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, financing and gaming. Stan’s experience includes leading major acquisitions throughout the United States, representing clients establishing operations overseas, representing lenders and borrowers in various finance-related matters, and helping clients in preparation of gaming applications, licensing and acquisitions.

In his real estate practice, Stan has represented numerous clients, including a Fortune 100 company, as both tenants and landlords in leasing various commercial, retail and industrial properties throughout the United States. Stan has led teams on multiple development projects in Arkansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Wisconsin and Virginia.

Stan’s general corporate and finance practice focuses on middle market, privately-held and not-for-profit companies. Stan has acted as outside general counsel to corporate entities throughout the country, including entities in the manufacturing and service industries. On an international scale, Stan has represented clients in various investments in entities in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and throughout Southeast Asia, including establishing private equity funds and negotiating manufacturing and licensing agreements. Stan has acted as Corporate Secretary and General Counsel to the Boards of Directors for LPC Acquisitions, LLC, Columbiana Boiler Company, LLC, and CHT Nuclear, LLC.

Stan’s practice includes extensive experience in the gaming industry, including managing the acquisition, licensing, ownership structuring, financing and operation of gaming venues. He is also knowledgeable in the preparation of gaming applications and the structuring of ownership interests within regulatory environments.  Stan previously served on the board of directors for a publicly-traded gaming corporation.

In his not-for-profit practice, Stan has represented a variety of faith-based organizations in general corporate governance matters, as well as establishing new structures for missions and consolidations of existing missions.

Professional History

  • Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2019-present; Partner, 2002-present; Member, Board of Directors; Chair, Business Practice Area; Associate 1999-2002
  • Board of Directors, MTR Gaming Group, Inc., 2008-10
  • Acting Business Manager, General Counsel Department and Lead Analyst, Revenue Accounting, The Mead Data Central Corporation, 1986-90
  • Intern, IBM Corp., Poughkeepsie, NY, 1986

Credentials

Education
  • DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1993
    • Honors & Activities: Moot Court Society, Member; Benton National Moot Court Competition, Member; DePaul Business Law Journal, Writing Staff; One of three “Best Oralists” in Intramural Moot Court Competition; Scholarship Recipient
  • Indiana University, B.S., Finance, 1987
    • Honors & Activities: Golden Key National Honor Society, Member
Community Involvement

Greater Cleveland Partnership, Board of Directors, Member

 

50 Club of Cleveland, Member

 

Morley Public Library, Board of Trustees, Member

 

Chicago Title Insurance Company, Advisory Board Member

 

Cleveland Restoration Society, Board of Trustees, Prior Member

 

Catholic Charities Services Corporation, Board of Trustees, Member; Chairman of the Board, 2004-08; Government Relations Committee, Chairman; Finance Committee, Chairman; Board Representative to Catholic Charities Head Start Program; Moderator of the Bishop’s bi-annual Legislative Breakfast

 

Vocational Guidance Services, Board of Directors, Prior Member

Awards & Distinctions

The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, 2012-24, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, 2020-24, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), 2023, Corporate Law, 2023-24, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2024; Cleveland Lawyer of the Year, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, 2022.

 

Ohio Super Lawyers®, Business/Corporate Law, 2007, 2010, 2014-16

 

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

Bar Admissions

State of Ohio, 1993

 

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio