As an associate with Rhoades McKee, Jake practices in the area of business and corporate law.  His contributions include legal research, contract drafting and review and drafting motions and pleadings.

While attending law school, he was an Articles Editor for the Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies and helped low to moderate-income taxpayers complete their income tax returns through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Jake also received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for his performance in his Environmental Law course.

During his four years at Michigan State University, Jake played trumpet as a member of the Spartan Marching Band. He was also a Legislative Affairs intern for former Governor Jennifer Granholm as a participant of the Michigan Leadership Development Program.

Awards and Recognition

CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Environmental Law (Fall, 2011)

Education

Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude, 2012
Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts – Political Science-prelaw, graduate of the Honors College with high honor, 2009

Admissions

Michigan
United States Federal District Court, Western District

Professional Activities

Grand Rapids Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan
Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce