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Ray Madoff is a Professor at Boston College Law School, specializing in philanthropy policy, estate planning, tax law, and wealth inequality. She co-founded and directs the Boston College Law School Forum on Philanthropy and the Public Good, a non-partisan think tank focused on the public benefit of charitable sector regulations.
- Education
- A.B., Brown University
- J.D., New York University
- LL.M., New York University
Her research explores the legal and societal implications of posthumous control over bodies, reputation, and property, alongside comparative inheritance law and tax policy. She is a leading voice in debates about the fairness of the U.S. tax code, particularly concerning the charitable sector and wealth disparity.
Madoff’s media appearances and op-eds in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Chronicle of Philanthropy highlight her expertise. She has advocated for reform in foundation regulations and dark money donations, while also analyzing the dangers of growing economic inequality in outlets like Bloomberg and Courthouse News Service.
- Scientific Awards
- 2014 Top Women of the Law (Mass Lawyer’s Weekly)
- Critic of the Year (Inside Philanthropy)
- NonProfit Times Power & Influence Top 50 (2017, 2018)
With a career spanning nine years as a practicing attorney, she brings practical insights to her academic work. Madoff is also a skilled mediator, specializing in resolving will and trust disputes.
