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Tami Stark

Tami Stark represents companies, financial institutions, and senior executives in high-stakes SEC enforcement actions, securities regulatory proceedings, and complex white collar investigations. Drawing on more than eight years of experience in the Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including service as an Assistant Regional Director, she offers clients practical, insider-informed guidance on managing risk, conducting internal investigations, and navigating government inquiries. Ranked as a leading lawyer in Chambers USA, Tami has been described by clients as “responsive, methodical and deeply knowledgeable” and as “someone you can really trust,” as well as “a strong partner to her clients with an insightful and informed perspective that not only helps cut through the heart of matters but also guides clients effectively through nuanced situations.” (Chambers USA 2025) She has represented public and private companies, investment advisers, broker-dealers, fintech and technology companies, private equity sponsors and portfolio companies, boards, special committees and senior executives in SEC, DOJ, FINRA, and multi-state regulatory investigations. Her experience spans all phases of government-facing matters, from internal review and disclosure strategies to negotiated resolutions and contested litigation. Tami also has substantial experience in court- and government-imposed monitorships and similar oversight roles. She has advised clients on matters relating to insider trading, accounting and financial reporting fraud, investment adviser and broker dealer misconduct, AI and cybersecurity disclosures, cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, the FCPA, and executive compensation and perks. Before joining Sher Tremonte, Tami was a partner at an international AmLaw 10 firm, where she advised clients in major criminal and regulatory investigations and enforcement actions brought by the SEC, DOJ, FINRA, and other regulators. Earlier, she practiced at a white collar criminal defense firm and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Carol B. Amon of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. · Sher Tremonte

United StatesSecurities Enforcement, White Collar Criminal Defense

About

Tami Stark represents clients in SEC enforcement actions, securities regulatory proceedings, and complex white collar investigations. She draws on over eight years of experience at the SEC, including as an Assistant Regional Director.

Practice areas

Securities EnforcementWhite Collar Criminal DefenseInternal InvestigationsFCPAInsider TradingDigital Assets and CryptocurrencyCybersecurity and Data Privacy

Office

United States

Sher Tremonte · Tami Stark represents companies, financial institutions, and senior executives in high-stakes SEC enforcement actions, securities regulatory proceedings, and complex white collar investigations. Drawing on more than eight years of experience in the Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including service as an Assistant Regional Director, she offers clients practical, insider-informed guidance on managing risk, conducting internal investigations, and navigating government inquiries. Ranked as a leading lawyer in Chambers USA, Tami has been described by clients as “responsive, methodical and deeply knowledgeable” and as “someone you can really trust,” as well as “a strong partner to her clients with an insightful and informed perspective that not only helps cut through the heart of matters but also guides clients effectively through nuanced situations.” (Chambers USA 2025) She has represented public and private companies, investment advisers, broker-dealers, fintech and technology companies, private equity sponsors and portfolio companies, boards, special committees and senior executives in SEC, DOJ, FINRA, and multi-state regulatory investigations. Her experience spans all phases of government-facing matters, from internal review and disclosure strategies to negotiated resolutions and contested litigation. Tami also has substantial experience in court- and government-imposed monitorships and similar oversight roles. She has advised clients on matters relating to insider trading, accounting and financial reporting fraud, investment adviser and broker dealer misconduct, AI and cybersecurity disclosures, cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, the FCPA, and executive compensation and perks. Before joining Sher Tremonte, Tami was a partner at an international AmLaw 10 firm, where she advised clients in major criminal and regulatory investigations and enforcement actions brought by the SEC, DOJ, FINRA, and other regulators. Earlier, she practiced at a white collar criminal defense firm and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Carol B. Amon of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

United States

Expertise

Financial InstitutionsTechnology CompaniesInvestment AdvisersBroker-DealersPrivate EquityMonitorships

Education

  • Fordham University School of Law, J.D.
  • James Madison University, B.A.