The National Law Journal has named Michael Elkins, Esq., founder and partner of Fort Lauderdale-based MLE Law, to its list of 2020 Employment Law Trailblazers. The designation recognizes legal professionals who have made significant marks on the practice, policy and technological advancements in their sector.

The list of 2020 Employment Law Trailblazers published in The National Law Journal’s special supplement titled “Trailblazers: Employment Law and Criminal Law” on March 2, 2020.

“It is especially unique to receive this honor from The National Law Journal, because the publication was not simply looking for lawyers who have worked on big deals ? it sought out agents of change,” said Elkins. “I am not a traditional lawyer and MLE Law is not a traditional law firm. We’re using modern technology to change the business of law. Gone are the days of brick and mortar office space and billing clients for every communication. Technology has evolved, and the business of law has remained stagnant. That’s over with MLE Law: a modern, 21^st Century law firm.”

Elkins is disrupting today’s legal industry by providing alternative concierge fee structures, as well as “membership”-based fees, as opposed to the traditional billable hour model. He allows for modern, efficient and global representation, while only charging clients for actual legal work produced.

Elkins’ fee structure does not charge for phoning, emailing or texting clients. Plus, he removes the layers that are associated with traditional firms. Decisions are made without bureaucracy, and therefore, clients receive advice, work product and results more efficiently.

Elkins is also changing the way lawyers grow their business. He is the founder, producer and host of Game 7: The Sports, Business & Lifestyle Podcast. Elkins’ podcast has grown from a local to national show, where he now interviews some of the top people concerning the intersection between business and sports. Elkins is an active user of social media platforms. MLE Law’s transparency can be seen on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Elkins, who has spent the majority of his career working in large to mid-size Florida law firms, is an almost 20-year litigator representing businesses, municipalities and individuals in labor and employment matters as well as providing outside General Counsel services (daily corporate advice, preparation and review of corporate documents, creation of corporate entities, merger and acquisition representation). Elkins assists clients with their day-to-day legal needs, administrative claims, matters pending in courts at any level, and employer/employee specific issues.

About MLE Law

MLE Law is a full-service labor and employment law firm that uses modern technology to give businesses, individuals and municipalities a legal experience that is efficient, transparent and price-predictable. It is located at 633 S. Andrews Ave. Suite 500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. For more information, visit mlelawfirm.com or call (954) 401-2608.