Laura Lee Blake

Laura Lee Blake has had a diverse and successful career spanning over several years. Laura Lee currently holds the position of President & CEO at AAHOA, which they started in May 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Connor, Fletcher & Hedenkamp LLP, where they served as a Partner from January 2020 to May 2022, and as Senior Legal from August 2019 to January 2020. Before that, they were the General Counsel and Founding Member of The Blake Law Group dba Outside Legal Counsel LLC from March 2016 to August 2019. Laura also held the role of Vice President, Transportation & Legal Affairs at Mobile Barriers from May 2014 to March 2016. Laura Lee began their career at AAHOA -- Asian American Hotel Owners Association, where they served as the General Counsel & Vice President of Fair Franchising and Government Affairs from November 2005 to April 2014. Additionally, Laura was a Partner at CONNOR, BLAKE & GRIFFIN LLP from 1999 to 2005. Throughout their professional journey, Laura has gained extensive experience in various legal and business areas, including commercial litigation, contract negotiation, franchise law, and strategic oversight.

Laura Lee Blake has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Iowa. Laura Lee also obtained a J.D. Law Degree from the University of Iowa College of Law. In terms of additional certifications, Laura Lee Blake has a Series 7 securities license from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which they obtained in September 2016. Laura Lee also has Series 6, 63, and 65 securities licenses from FINRA, although the exact dates of obtaining these certifications are not specified.