Blake M Edwards

Blake M Edwards

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP
Kansas City, MO

Blake M Edwards is a partner with Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP. He, along with Partner Mallory Overman, head the Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas' Labor & Employment practice group. Mr. Edwards advises and represents employers in various aspects of labor and employment law, including defending charges of discrimination and lawsuits brought under federal and state law. In addition to litigation, his practice includes counselling employers on employment policies, practices, and litigation avoidance techniques. Mr. Edwards has represented clients in various stages of counselling and litigation including, conducting employment counselling and educational trainings, drafting policies and handbooks, defending prelitigation demands, charges and complaints at state and federal anti-discrimination agencies, litigation, and trial. He has prevailed on motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and motions for directed verdict. Mr. Edwards prides himself in working towards a resolution for the client tailored to the client's specific goals, whether through litigation or early case resolution. He earned his B.A. degree from Ave Maria University and his J.D. degree, with distinction, from Marquette University School of Law.

Blake M Edwards's Courses

  • Mini Law School for Kansas HR Professionals

    KS Specific

    Labor & Employment

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
    Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
    SHRM CP/SCP Approved 6 Total
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