Jack Blum

Jack Blum is an employment law advisor and litigator who represents employers in serious workplace disputes. He defends claims in federal and state courts and before agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the US Department of Labor, and state human rights commissions. His work covers discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage claims, contract disputes, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and worker classification issues for businesses facing complex employment risks nationwide and beyond.

Jack earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Maryland, where he worked on the Maryland Law Review and joined the Order of the Coif. He earned his B.A., cum laude, from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. His education supports strong legal writing, careful research, and clear courtroom arguments in employment litigation, arbitration, government audits, and workplace disputes involving detailed facts and sensitive business issues for employers alike.

Jack helps employers address disputes involving employee mobility, non-compete agreements, non-solicitation duties, confidentiality terms, trade secret claims, and business torts. He has experience prosecuting and defending restrictive covenant matters, which helps him evaluate both sides of a dispute. His work gives clients practical guidance on possible claims, defenses, evidence, settlement options, and court strategy when workplace conflicts threaten operations, relationships, or protected company information during active litigation and negotiation stages.

Jack Blum helps people by guiding employers through difficult workplace claims with steady judgment and clear advice. He helps clients respond to agency charges, defend lawsuits, manage wage issues, and protect business information. His leadership in labor and employment groups also reflects deep knowledge of the field. By combining litigation skill with practical planning, he helps clients reduce risk and pursue fair, effective outcomes in demanding employment matters and audits.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Polsinelli
• Director, Foundation of the Federal Bar Association
• Chair, Federal Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section
• Volunteer Leadership Board, StreetWise Partners
• Alumni Council, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maryland
• District of Columbia
• Virginia
• Pennsylvania
• New York

Education

• University of Maryland
  Juris Doctor (JD))
• St Marys College of Maryland
  BA with Cum Laude

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