Blake specializes in the formation, organization and operation of venture capital and other private equity funds and their general partner and management company entities, including representing fund clients in connection with their investments. Blake counsels funds in all stages of their fundraising and organization, including in preparing offering materials, negotiating with investors regarding fund formation matters, and drafting partnership, limited liability company and other governance agreements. After fundraising, Blake counsels fund managers on all aspects of day-to-day operations. Blake represents a number of leading venture capital firms and routinely advises first-time fund managers.