Blair is an attorney in the Office of the General Counsel at Latham & Watkins, where he plays an integral role in the firm’s Contract Review Team.
He supports all of Latham’s offices by assisting with the legal review of the firm’s commercial agreements with outside vendors. Blair ensures that contracts executed on behalf of the firm are thoroughly reviewed for significant legal, risk management, and business issues.
This includes making sure that all contracts adequately protect the firm’s interests, address relevant privacy and security concerns, and align with the firm’s policies and standards.
His responsibilities extend to reviewing, revising, negotiating, and executing contracts firm-wide. He also consults with the owner of the vendor relationship and other relevant stakeholders to determine the firm’s strategy for negotiating business terms.
In addition to his contract review duties, Blair participates in training and outreach initiatives across the firm to introduce the contract review process. He develops and maintains strong, productive relationships with staff, managers, and senior leaders throughout the firm. Blair also collaborates with the Office of the General Counsel on various risk management projects and completes special projects.
Before joining Latham & Watkins, Blair was in-house counsel for a large candy manufacturer, where he was responsible for commercial legal matters. During law school, Blair served as the executive editor of the University of Illinois Law Review.