Donald P. Moore

Donald P. Moore is a Lecturer at the University of Michigan Law School, specializing in the International Transactions Clinic. He is also the founder and CEO of Space Finance Company and GeoJump, Inc., focusing on legal and financial frameworks for space-sector assets and technologies.

• Education
  • University of Michigan, BA in Political Science (with honors)
  • University of Michigan, JD (cum laude)
  • University of Miami, MBA (summa cum laude, International Business, valedictorian)

Moore's career spans legal and financial transactions in defense, security, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, both terrestrial and extraterrestrial. His work emphasizes cross-border deals, corporate governance, and non-dilutive financing models for space assets like satellites and lunar facilities.

In 2024, he contributed to discussions on nuclear warfare in space, analyzing its legal, economic, and geopolitical ramifications through a publication in The New York Times. This reflects his interdisciplinary expertise bridging law, finance, and emerging space policy challenges.

Moore has held leadership roles in global law firms, advised on mergers/acquisitions in frontier jurisdictions, and served on boards of public/private companies, including strategic roles in audit, compensation, and infrastructure projects. He also co-founded a hedge fund adviser and an investment bank targeting Latin American markets.