Donyale Reavis

Donyale Reavis is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where she has taught Business Law and led the Venture Capital Bootcamp since 2018. She also serves as Vice President at Goldman Sachs Partners Family Office in Miami, providing financial and estate planning services to high net worth individuals.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and International Relations, Boston University
• JD and MPA, University of Pennsylvania
• Certified Advisor in Philanthropy (2016)
• Certified Private Wealth Advisor, University of Chicago Booth School of Business (2019)

Her research and professional interests center on business law, estate planning, tax-exempt organizations, wealth transfer, and philanthropic strategy. With over two decades of legal experience, she has advised clients in professional sports, entertainment, and private equity, blending legal expertise with financial acumen.

Though no publications are listed, her work in financial and legal education reflects a strong commitment to practical, real-world application in law and wealth management.

Professional Affiliations and Honors:

• Board Member, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
• Member, American Bar Association – Trust and Estate Planning Forum
• Member, American Bar Association – Sports & Entertainment Forum
• Licensed Inactive Member, State Bar Associations of NY, MA, and DC

Donyale mentors students through her teaching and remains actively engaged in legal and financial education. While no formal grants are mentioned, her executive education and professional roles indicate sustained engagement with high-level financial and legal institutions. She has no formal lab or research team, but her work at Goldman Sachs and in adjunct teaching represents a bridge between academia and elite financial practice.