Emma Burcusel

Blake M. Schmidt

Phone

Fax

248-689-4071

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Biography

Blake is a licensed attorney in the State of Michigan, specializing in intellectual property matters.  While serving as a law clerk at Reising Ethington, he earned his Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law, where he served as President of the Intellectual Property Law Society.  Blake also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University, with a concentration in automotive powertrains. Before joining the firm, he gained valuable experience as an intern at Magna Electronics, where he applied his engineering expertise to real-world challenges.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

State Bar of Michigan

Education

Juris Doctor, Michigan State University College of Law, graduated May 2024
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering with an automotive powertrain concentration, Michigan State University, 2021

Professional Experience

President of the Intellectual Property Law Society at Michigan State University College of Law
System Test Engineering Intern at Magna Electronics

Technology Specialties

Automotive Powertrain Systems
Turbomachinery
Mechanical Systems

Publications/News

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Newsletter October/November 2025
The October/November edition of our newsletter is now available.  Here is a brief glance at what you will find in this edition: “Copyright Office weighs...
Some Reising lawyers were recognized in the 32nd edition of...
Colin Cicotte, Rick Hoffmann, Matt Schmidt, Shannon Smith, and Jim Stevens were recognized in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America (2026).
Shannon Smith was appointed to the Michigan Intellectual Property Law...
Shannon Smith was appointed to the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association’s (MIPLA’s) Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term.  MIPLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated...