JEFFERSON CITY — Recently, Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, hired a new Chief Counsel, Blake M. Lawrence.  Mr. Lawrence has served as an Associate Counsel with The Ketcher Law Firm.  He also completed his Legislative Practicuum with the Missouri Senate, in 2013. 

“I am excited about Blake joining our staff to work for the 5th Senatorial District,” said Sen. Nasheed. “His experience as a lawyer and his prior experience in his Legislative Practicum will serve him well, and I am looking forward to working with Blake and bringing him into the inner workings of our office.”

Sen. Nasheed continued, “With the General Assembly poised to begin the 2015 legislative session on Jan. 7, 2015, Blake will be a great addition to our team.”

To learn more about Sen. Nasheed and any of her current or past legislation, or any legislative committees on which Sen. Nasheed serves, visit her Senate web site, www.senate.mo.gov/Nasheed.