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Biography

Blaize passionately advocates for both the community and her clients through the defense of schools, law enforcement entities, and municipalities in both state and federal court. She defends her clients against state and federal constitutional challenges, 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims, and state and federal challenges to municipalities’ local ordinances and regulations. Her practice encompasses all stages of the litigation process, from pre-litigation to appeals.

Prior to this role, she served as a Summer Associate at Frost Brown Todd, working on an array of matters. Furthermore, Blaize worked as a Judicial Extern for Chief Justice Loretta Rush of the Indiana Supreme Court. This experience gave her a unique perspective on Indiana state appeals. Additionally, Blaize has previously worked for a few personal injury firms around Indiana, both on the plaintiff- and defendant-sides.

Blaize graduated from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law magna cum laude. While in law school, Blaize took on numerous roles that give her a distinct edge in her practice: Deans Tutorial Society Legal Writing Tutor, President of the legal honors society Phi Delta Phi, Vice Chair of the Indianapolis Bar Association Student Executive Board, Student Advisor for the Butler Title IX Clinic, Extern for the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, Compliance Extern for Butler University Athletics, and Note Candidate for the Indiana Law Review. She also participated in the Staton Moot Court Competition, where she made the Order of the Barristers and was the Top Advocate for the Preliminary Rounds. Additionally, Blaize graduated from Indiana University with distinction, where she focused her studies on law, policy, and Spanish, and studied abroad four times.

In her free time, Blaize enjoys working out, reading, and spending time with her cat, family, and friends.

Other Info About Blaize

Education

Law School

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., 2024, magna cum laude

Undergraduate School

Indiana University, Bloomington, B.S., 2020, with distinction

Bar Memberships

Blaize is licensed to practice in the following state(s):

Indiana

 

Courts

Blaize is admitted to practice before the following court(s):

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana

7th Circuit Court of Appeals

Recognition

Local & National Recognition

2023 Staton Moot Court Competition Top Advocate for the Preliminary Rounds

2022-23 IU McKinney Outstanding Student Leader of the Year

CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Legal Communication and Analysis I

CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Professional Responsibility

Professional Affiliations

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

Indiana State Bar Association

Indianapolis Bar Association

Civic Activities

Civic & Charitable Organizations

Kids’ Voice of Indiana, Guardian ad Litem