Blake johnson, esq.
Blake Johnson is a Rhode Island native, born and raised in Providence. She completed the 3+3 Program at Roger Williams University, earning her undergraduate degree in Legal Studies and Philosophy, cum laude, in 2019, and her Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2021. During law school, she concentrated on business and transactional law, participated in the Business Start-up Clinic, and served as a Student Ambassador, as well as Vice President of the LGBTQ+ Alliance.
Blake is licensed to practice law in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York. Her legal practice centers on small business advising, cannabis policy, and transactional work in the arts and entertainment industries—an area she is especially passionate about. She is also an attorney with the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center through the University of Rhode Island’s business development program, providing strategic legal guidance to entrepreneurs and growing businesses.
In addition to her legal work, Blake is a dedicated educator and mentor. She is an adjunct professor at Johnson and Wales University teaching Cannabis Law. She also teaches legal considerations courses for emerging business owners through local incubators and accelerator programs such as DesignxRI and EforAll. She also mentors through the Women’s Young Equity Coalition under the Rhode Island Justice Coalition (RIJC).
Blake serves on several boards and committees committed to equity and the arts. She was appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA), serves as Vice President of the Cannabis Policy Coalition, and is a member of the Development Committee for the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island. She is also a member of the Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association.
Outside of her legal career, Blake is the founder and co-owner of Black Dragonfly Events LLC, a full-service event planning and design company specializing in milestone celebrations of fewer than 100 guests. Her company is known for creating intimate events that feel larger than life through curated details and elevated experiences.
In her free time, Blake enjoys reading, baking, amateur photography, cosplay, and traveling. She is deeply connected to her family and community.