Lecturer Bios
S.Blake Harris, Esq.
Blake Harris is the founding principal at Blake Harris Law, where he assists clients throughout the world with Offshore Asset Protection. Having traveled to over 40 countries, Blake has built an extensive global network by meeting with trust companies, protectors, and bankers worldwide.
An accomplished author and international speaker, Blake has educated countless professionals through his continuing legal education lectures on asset protection and offshore planning. He has been quoted in numerous national publications, including Forbes, The Epoch Times, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, and MarketWatch. Beyond these accolades, Blake boasts a significant social media presence with hundreds of thousands of followers, further solidifying his influence in the field. With a seasoned background in wealth management, Blake Harris previously worked with one of America’s premier wealth management firms, advising high and ultra-high-net-worth clients on strategies to safeguard their assets. His passion for helping families cultivate and preserve their legacy inspired him to establish Blake Harris Law, a firm deeply committed to providing tailored solutions and peace of mind for its clients.
Blake’s commitment to the field doesn’t stop at his firm. He has consistently been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine for the past 5 years and is an AV®? Preeminent™? Attorney.
A proud alumnus of the University of Florida, Blake obtained a degree in finance in 2007 and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010, a top-tier law school.
Blake is an active member of the American Bar Association, International Bar Association, the Florida Bar since 2010 (Florida Bar number: 86486), and the Colorado Bar since 2013 (Colorado Bar number: 45942). Blake resides in Miami Beach, in his limited free time, he enjoys traveling internationally, swimming in the ocean, and Muay Thai training.
Ali El-Haj
Ali is a New York licensed attorney at Blake Harris Law who works with the firm’s Dubai-based operations through their office.
He has a distinguished academic background, holding an LL.B. (First Class Honors) from University College London and an LL.M. from the University of Cambridge. With experience as a research fellow at the Max Planck Institute and a law lecturer at Humboldt University in Berlin, Ali El-Haj brings a wealth of knowledge and a global perspective to his practice, having also worked with various international law firms.
Ali has delivered Continuing Legal Education (CLE) classes on asset protection to other attorneys.
Ali El-Haj’s exposure to different jurisdictions and industries through his studies and work has honed his ability to quickly understand and adapt to new industries and fact patterns. He is highly aware and attentive to clients’ needs, creating a space where these needs are clearly articulated and communicated.
His ability to deeply understand and address client concerns is complemented by a natural commitment to delivering high-quality care. Beyond his legal practice, Ali is a prolific writer, blending expertise in both legal and creative writing.
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