Empowering Voices,
Defending Rights.
Legal Services
Our firm provides comprehensive and compassionate litigation and legal services with a focus on civil rights, immigration, and consulting services. Katie Blankenship, founder and managing partner, is a seasoned litigator and lobbyist, and has been immersed in immigrants rights and the protection of civil liberties for years, honed in large litigation firms and organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union. She has now brought her experience, skills, and passion to serve clients throughout South Florida and beyond.
Civil Rights Litigation
There are certain fundamental rights that all citizens enjoy - and that are sometimes violated by the government or our employers - such as rights to equal justice under the law, free speech, the right to be free from retaliation, and the right to a fair trial. If your civil rights and liberties have been violated, we’re here to help.
Immigrants’ Rights and Services
The Blankenship Law Group is experienced in navigating the complex immigration system, providing deportation defense, asylum assistance, family immigration services, and representation of unaccompanied minors. BLG also represents individuals harmed in federal custody. No human being is illegal, and no one should be left alone to navigate the difficult waters of the United States’ immigration system. Contact us if you need help; it would be our privilege to assist you and your loved ones.
Consultant Services
Managing Partner, Katie Blankenship, has years of experience as a leader in the legal sector - both in nonprofit and public interest impact litigation and complex commercial litigation in firm environments. This varied experience has resulted in a true joy in working with nonprofits and start up’s to help grow organizations responsibly, create ethical and enjoyable work environments, and build integrated advocacy strategies to make big dreams a reality.
Legislative Consulting
BLG would love to assist your organization in developing robust legislative lobbying strategies and can provide in-depth political consultation to advocate for the outcomes and needs of our clients in Tallahassee, along with developing critical relationships with stakeholders and lawmakers to help further our clients goals.
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Katie Blankenship
Managing and Founding Partner
Katie is an experienced litigator, advocate, lobbyist, and constitutional law expert. Originally from Tennessee, Katie has made Miami her home, developing deep experience in civil rights, immigrant justice, and advocacy in service of Floridians across the state.
Prior to launching the Blankenship Law Group, Katie opened PEN America’s Florida office, where she continues to build state-wide legal and legislative advocacy in defense of free expression, along with consulting a number of local public interest organizations.
Katie developed expertise in impact civil rights litigation while serving as the deputy legal director at the ACLU of Florida, where she led cases to defend free speech and immigrants’ rights. There Katie created a First Amendment campaign to address the censorship crisis in Florida, along with the ACLU of Florida’s Detention Program to combat rampant abuses in the state’s immigrant detention centers.
Prior to joining the ACLU of Florida, Katie was a civil litigation attorney at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLP, representing international clients in cross-border disputes and maintaining a robust pro bono practice. Prior to practicing law, Katie served as a director of children’s music programs and summer rock and roll camps.
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If your civil rights have been violated by the government or your employer, or you are in need of immigration assistance or consulting services, please get in touch.
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