Michael Blachly

Michael directs all marketing and business development activities for Gray Reed, overseeing a team responsible for planning and executing innovative marketing and business development strategies and providing daily support across the firm. He is also a marketing consultant at Gray Reed’s subsidiary, Gray Reed Advisory Services, a business consultancy focused on strategy, operations, marketing, and technology.

With over 20 years of experience in corporate marketing and business development, Michael is an integral part of Gray Reed’s leadership, helping the firm accelerate growth through transformative strategies that enhance internal operations and optimize marketing performance.

A Certified TeamSight Consultant, he is a collaborator, consensus-builder and results-oriented problem solver who maximizes company potential by overcoming communication issues, instilling trust and building strong teams.

Before joining Gray Reed, Michael was head of marketing and communications for Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law, Cornerstone Credit Union League, and his political consulting firm, Hamby & Blachly.