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Joanna Blake represents employers in all aspects of labor relations and employment law matters, including employment discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, and wage and hour. She also counsels employers regarding human resources policy matters and employee relations issues. Ms. Blake has particular expertise in assisting employers to administer leaves of absence and conduct disability reasonable accommodation analysis. Ms. Blake is a member of the Board of Directors for the Lakewood Meals on Wheels organization. She served six years as a member of the Board of Directors for the Community Family Guidance Center, an organization that provides low-cost mental health care to underserved children and families in the communities of Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Norwalk, and Paramount. She served as the 2004-2005 Board President of that organization. Ms. Blake received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Legal Studies from Chapman University and her Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, from Southwestern University. During law school, Ms. Blake interned for Judge Alex Kozinski in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. | 