WEST PALM BEACH, FL, September 11, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Stanley Stephenson has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Stephenson has distinguished himself as an expert in economic damages, building a reputation for excellence and integrity throughout his extensive career. Since 2022, he has served as the managing principal at Stephenson-Economics, LLC, where he specializes in assessing economic damages for attorneys engaged in civil litigation. His expertise encompasses personal injury, wrongful death, business litigation, contract disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets, and other intellectual property matters, including patent infringement. Dr. Stephenson's work frequently involves evaluating lost wages and lifetime income in personal injury cases, as well as lost profits in commercial disputes. His client base includes both plaintiff and defense counsel from across the United States.

Previously, from 2003 to 2022, Dr. Stephenson was the managing principal at Litigation Economics, LLC. In this capacity, he provided forensic economic analysis and expert witness services to legal professionals nationwide. His analytical approach and commitment to rigorous standards have made him a sought-after consultant for complex litigation matters.

From 1996 to 2003, Dr. Stephenson served as the regional commissioner for the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the San Francisco Region. There, he managed a large team of professional economists responsible for collecting, analyzing and disseminating critical economic data on wages, employment and inflation across an eight-state area. His leadership advanced the availability of accurate labor market information during a pivotal period for the region.

In 1994 and 1995, Dr. Stephenson served as managing director at Management & Strategy Analysis, Inc. in New York City. He directed a team that provided economic consulting and expert witness services to legal clients while also delivering strategic advice to corporate clients navigating complex business challenges.

Dr. Stephenson's tenure at Aetna Life & Casualty, Inc., from 1986 to 1993, culminated in his role as assistant vice president of Aetna International, Inc. His responsibilities included strategic planning, business development, performance measurement and oversight of support systems for international operations.

Earlier academic appointments include his time as an associate professor of economics and business administration at the University of Hartford from 1984 to 1986. He taught Master of Business Administration courses in economics, statistics and human resource management. From 1976 to 1984, Dr. Stephenson was associated with The Pennsylvania State University. He served as director of the Center for Human Resources Research from 1982 to 1984 and held faculty positions as associate professor of business administration and associate professor of economics from 1976 to 1984. During this period, he directed economic studies and taught courses in labor economics, managerial economics, statistics and human resource management.

Dr. Stephenson's career is further distinguished by his service as a Brookings Economic Policy Fellow from 1975 to 1976 and his membership in several esteemed organizations, including the National Association of Forensic Economists, the IP Valuation Standard Committee of the Licensing Executives Society, the Intellectual Property Law Section of the American Bar Association and the Blue Key Honor Society.

His educational background has been foundational to his professional achievements. Dr. Stephenson earned a Doctor of Philosophy in economics from Indiana University Bloomington in 1973 after completing a Master of Arts in economics at the same institution. He began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Ball State University in 1965 after two years at The College of Wooster. Dr. Stephenson attributes his success to a commitment to lifelong learning and an innate curiosity that drives him to ask fundamental questions about every scenario he encounters. This inquisitive mindset has allowed him to identify common threads across diverse cases and roles throughout his career.

A notable highlight outside academia and consulting is Dr. Stephenson's service as an American Peace Corps volunteer in India from 1965 to 1967 — an experience he regards as one of his proudest accomplishments.

Dr. Stephenson has contributed extensively to the professional literature, with more than forty-six articles, technical reports, and books published over his career. Noteworthy works include "Determining Economic Damages" (James Publishing, 2021), "Monetary Remedies in Trademark Infringement Litigation" (Business Valuation Update, 2021), "Lost Profits in Intellectual Property Cases" (Journal of Business Valuation and Economic Loss Analysis, 2019), and "How Economists Compute Lost Earnings and Other Economic Damages in Personal Injury Cases" (James Publishing, 2013). His publications address evolving issues related to lost profits, economic damages assessment and methodologies for quantifying losses in both personal injury and commercial litigation contexts.

Throughout his career as a forensic economist, Dr. Stephenson has handled numerous high-profile cases that have garnered significant attention within legal circles. Among these is a memorable case involving a fertility clinic in San Francisco where a laboratory error led to mixed embryos being implanted into two women — one married to a fisherman from Eureka, California and another single woman from the East Bay — resulting in fraternal twins born under complicated circumstances that ultimately led to litigation before the California Supreme Court over parental rights and definitions of motherhood.

Beyond professional pursuits, Dr. Stephenson is committed to civic engagement, having served on several boards, including Junior Achievement of San Francisco. He was also chairman of the San Francisco Federal Executive Board.

Born in Marion, Indiana, Dr. Stephenson is a proud parent of two children and grandparent to two grandchildren. Outside his professional life, he enjoys sculpture, traveling, playing golf and reading classic literature. He continues to pursue new interests by considering another enrollment in a sculpture class. He recently joined a synagogue choir.

With ongoing aspirations for intellectual enrichment, Dr. Stephenson recently enrolled in a four-year course at the University of Chicago focused on the Great Books of the Western World — inspired by decades of owning these classics but only now finding time to explore them fully after being moved by cinematic portrayals such as "The Odyssey." He remains dedicated to advancing knowledge in his field while embracing new opportunities for personal growth through exploring art and literature, alongside continued work supporting litigation efforts nationwide.

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