Blake Piel

Shareholder, Capell & Howard, P.C.

Blake’s main responsibility is to advise clients toward successful resolutions. Blake is proud to have completed his Health Law LLM (Master of Laws) while working a full caseload and raising twin toddlers. Blake credits his personal and professional relationships with his career success.

When did you start your current job?

I was a courier at Capell & Howard, P.C. while in college, worked as a summer clerk while in law school, began as an associate in 2017, and became a shareholder in 2023.

What is your main role at your company?

My main responsibility is to advise clients while guiding a particular matter toward a successful resolution.

What is your number one career accomplishment or highlight?

My most significant professional accomplishment is a culmination of events rather than one particular achievement. I began Loyola University of Chicago’s Health Law LL.M. program shortly before finding out that my wife and I were going to have twins. Completing a demanding degree while working a full caseload and raising twin toddlers has kept me extremely busy for the past few years. However, our twins’ recently celebrated second birthday, the completion of my LL.M., and the logging of my two most productive years in practice (while also becoming a shareholder) justify the efforts and sacrifices of the past couple of years.

How are you involved in your community?

Being an outdoorsman, I like to be involved with conservation programs such as Quail Forever.

What is your key to success?

Relationships have been the key to all of my accomplishments. Friends and family have helped me get through difficult periods. Mentors have provided invaluable guidance. Clients have provided friendship and support. Lastly (but certainly not least), I work with great people that have my complete confidence.

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