About Travis

  • Travis Townsend Jr.

Polymath Business Executive and Professional Coach

Travis Townsend Jr. didn’t start with all the answers. Early in his career, he struggled to navigate the crossroads between law, business, and education. But through determination and a passion for learning, he discovered that embracing multiple disciplines could create powerful synergies that reshaped his entire career. Now, he’s not just an attorney or educator; he’s a polymath who redefines what it means to succeed.

With roots in law, business, education, and civic leadership, he embodies the polymath ideal—curious, disciplined, and purpose-driven. He’s proof that depth and range can coexist—and that identity is meant to expand.

Recognized for his expertise in corporate strategy, legal innovation, and interdisciplinary leadership, Travis Townsend Jr. has been featured in leading platforms including Atlanta Magazine, NewsOne, CanvasRebel, The Atlanta Voice, the National Bar Association Commercial Law Section, and the WGBH Forum Network.

Expanding Possibility Through Polymathic Strategy

  • Empowering Business

Travis Townsend Jr. is a nationally recognized business attorney, educator, and strategist with a 23-year career that spans law, corporate finance, education, and nonprofit leadership. As co-founder of Townsend & Lockett, LLC, he has led over $18 billion in mergers and acquisitions, negotiated high-stakes deals, and advised clients ranging from startups, to Fortune 500 companies.

Travis has also developed original frameworks for career reinvention through interdisciplinary thinking—drawing from his work as a professor at the University of Michigan Law School, a consultant to national leadership organizations, and a coach to professionals navigating high-stakes transitions. His methodologies help high achievers clarify their multifaceted identity, translate range into strategy, and step into executive roles with greater confidence and impact.

His leadership Atlanta, Buckhead, Georgia, 40 Under 40, Legal Elite, Most Powerful Atlantans.

Through Townsend Polymath Consulting, Travis now advises leaders, teams, and institutions on how to thrive beyond specialization. His clients include C-suite executives, legal professionals, founders, educators, and emerging thought leaders. He is a hands-on, purpose-driven partner who ensures that each client’s transformation translates into tangible growth.

Insights

Travis Townsend Jr.’s recent work is informed by over 25 years of experience advising executives, founders, educators, and institutions across law, business, higher education, and nonprofit sectors. His multidisciplinary background allows him to offer strategic insight on leadership, innovation, and the power of intellectual range in a rapidly evolving world.

You’re One Decision Away from the Life You’ve Been Waiting For—Don’t Let It Slip By.

Strategic Solutions for Complex Challenges

  • Professional Highlights

20+ years in corporate and transactional law

Co-founder of Townsend and Lockett, LLC

Lecturer, University of Michigan Law School

Adjunct Professor, Emory University School of Law

Business
Consultant

Community Leader and Nonprofit Advocate

Every engagement Travis leads — whether advising a Fortune 500 company or coaching a nonprofit — is driven by a clear purpose: to create meaningful growth, lasting value, and generational opportunity.

-Travis Townsend

Guided by Strategy. Committed to Impact. Focused on the Future.

Travis Townsend, Jr. is more than a legal partner — he’s a force for business, education, and community growth.