About Blake W.
Blake W. Gibney built his legal foundation in the Midwest. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Loras College in 2016 and completed his J.D. at the University of Illinois College of Law in 2019. Those years shaped his approach to practice: methodical, steady, and attentive to detail.
After law school, Gibney entered private practice and now serves as an associate at Levin & Perconti. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Colleagues describe him as pragmatic in the courtroom and exacting in motion practice.
Gibney’s educational record reflects traditional training in legal analysis and advocacy. At the University of Illinois College of Law he worked through a rigorous curriculum that emphasized litigation skills and legal research. The transition from undergraduate study at Loras College to a large public law school in Illinois gave him experience in different academic settings and a broad view of legal problems.
In his role at Levin & Perconti, Gibney contributes to civil litigation matters handled by the firm. His responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, and assisting at hearings and depositions. He handles procedural and substantive tasks that support trial preparation, while coordinating with senior attorneys on strategy and client communication.
Outside the office, Gibney participates in professional organizations that align with trial and litigation practice. He holds memberships in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, the Chicago Bar Association, and LAGBAC. Those memberships provide him access to continuing education, local bar programming, and peer networks across Illinois and nationally.
Peers and mentors note that Gibney approaches cases with careful attention to factual detail and to precedent. He balances courtroom readiness with the day-to-day duties of case management. His background in both smaller and larger academic institutions informs how he explains legal issues to clients and colleagues.
He is based at Levin & Perconti and practices in Illinois courts and in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. His current practice focuses on civil litigation matters handled through the firm.
