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Blake R. Hale

Associate Cincinnati

Summary

Blake is an associate in Taft’s Cincinnati office and advises clients involved in complex commercial transactions.

Prior to joining Taft, Blake was an attorney with a well-known national firm in Pittsburgh where he focused his practice in the area of global commercial disputes. He also gained experience as a SWEL Scholar/legal extern for the Hon. Walter H. Rice, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

Blake earned his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School. He also holds an M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and a bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, in accounting and marketing from Wright State University. While in law school, Blake served as the Executive Editor for the Notre Dame Journal of Legislation and Vice President of the Black Law Student Association. Blake was also a student-athlete on the Wright State Men’s golf team for four years.

Blake is admitted in Pennsylvania. He is certified to practice pending admission in Ohio.

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Education

  • University of Notre Dame Law School (2023)

    Notre Dame Journal of Legislation, Executive Legislative Editor

  • University of Notre Dame (2023)

    M.B.A.

  • Wright State University (2020)

    magna cum laude
    B.S. – Accounting, Marketing

Admissions

  • State - Pennsylvania
  • Federal - Pennsylvania Western District Court

Professional Affiliations

  • Pennsylvania Bar Association

    Member

Community Involvement

  • Notre Dame Club

    Member