Blank Rome recently shared that partner Luke M. Reid has been selected as a finalist in the Partner of the Year category in Connecticut Law Tribune’s 2025 New England Legal Awards. In this Q&A honoree profile, Luke reflects on recent professional milestones, shares his perspective on what defines an effective law firm partner, and offers thoughtful advice to associates navigating their legal careers.


What accomplishment are you most proud of from the past year at your firm?

Like most meaningful accomplishments, they are usually the result of great teamwork. I am most proud of my teammates at the firm, and in particular the accomplishments of our maritime group over the last year. We have collectively taken on several high visibility matters—on the national and international stage—over this last year. I am very proud to have played a role in gaining the confidence of these clients who entrust us to handle the most complex, high visibility, and consequential matters in the maritime space. We are really on the leading edge, and I am extremely proud to be part of that.

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"Partner of the Year Finalist: Luke Reid, Blank Rome," was published in Connecticut Law Tribune on October 8, 2025.