Portrait of Nigel T. Blake

Nigel T. Blake

Associate

Nigel focuses his practice on a range of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions. He also works on commercial contracts, fund investment matters, entity formation and governance, and other corporate transactions.

Nigel gained experience in corporate transactions and private investment matters through legal internships with firms in Milwaukee and Chicago. His work included assisting startups and emerging businesses with entity formation and organizational matters, supporting philanthropic grants and investments, and drafting and negotiating corporate agreements.

Prior to law school, Nigel held business development and sales and acquisition roles in the real estate and renewable energy industries, where he led sales teams, managed client relationships, and supported strategic business initiatives.

Nigel earned his J.D. from Marquette University Law School where, he served as the senior comment editor of the Marquette IP & Innovation Law Review and treasurer of the Black Law Students Association. He also founded and served as president of the university’s Private Equity and Venture Capital Law Society. Nigel earned his B.A. in political science from the University of Tampa, where he was a member of the men’s basketball team.

In his free time, Nigel enjoys yoga, CrossFit, investing, and reading. He also has an interest in entrepreneurship and tea cultures around the world.

    Education

    • University of Tampa (B.A., 2020)
    • Marquette University Law School (J.D., 2026)

    Bar Admissions

    • Illinois
    • Wisconsin

Nigel T. Blake

Nigel focuses his practice on a range of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions. He also works on commercial contracts, fund investment matters, entity formation and governance, and other corporate transactions.

Nigel gained experience in corporate transactions and private investment matters through legal internships with firms in Milwaukee and Chicago. His work included assisting startups and emerging businesses with entity formation and organizational matters, supporting philanthropic grants and investments, and drafting and negotiating corporate agreements.

Prior to law school, Nigel held business development and sales and acquisition roles in the real estate and renewable energy industries, where he led sales teams, managed client relationships, and supported strategic business initiatives.

Nigel earned his J.D. from Marquette University Law School where, he served as the senior comment editor of the Marquette IP & Innovation Law Review and treasurer of the Black Law Students Association. He also founded and served as president of the university’s Private Equity and Venture Capital Law Society. Nigel earned his B.A. in political science from the University of Tampa, where he was a member of the men’s basketball team.

In his free time, Nigel enjoys yoga, CrossFit, investing, and reading. He also has an interest in entrepreneurship and tea cultures around the world.