Blake Welcher, Esq
Adjunct Faculty Member
He/Him
welcher@callutheran.edu
NA - Adjunct
Areas of expertise: Public Company Board Member with Technical, Business and Legal Foundation
Office Hours: Before/After Class and as scheduled
About
Blake Welcher is a seasoned executive and strategic advisor with extensive experience leading global legal, corporate governance, and licensing operations for public and private companies. A U.S.-licensed Patent Attorney and former public company General Counsel, he combines deep technical expertise with a pragmatic business mindset to guide organizations through complex regulatory, M&A, and intellectual property challenges.
Blake has served in executive and board leadership roles across industries including SaaS, technology, and financial services. He is recognized for his ability to align legal strategy with business objectives, manage international teams, and advise boards on governance, risk, and compliance matters.
Currently, Blake is an Adjunct Professor of Business at California Lutheran University and an active Board Member and community leader supporting entrepreneurial, educational, and nonprofit initiatives.
Education
Certified Director - UCLA Anderson School of Management, Los Angeles, California
Juris Doctorate/Master of Intellectual Property - Franklin Pierce Law Center, Concord New Hampshire
Certified Program Manager - West Coast University, Orange County California
Bachelor of Science Aeronautical Engineering - California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California
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