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Travis Townsend Jr.

For over two decades, Travis Townsend Jr. has worked at the intersection of law, leadership, and innovation, empowering executives and individuals to step beyond traditional career paths and achieve transformational success. He’s helped countless leaders redefine what’s possible, leading them to extraordinary impact and growth.. He founded Townsend Polymath Consulting to help entrepreneurs, executives, and purpose-driven professionals unlock the transformative power of interdisciplinary thinking—bridging gaps across industries, ideas, and identities to foster deeper innovation & sustainable success.

A dynamic speaker and advisor, Townsend has contributed his voice to panels, leadership summits, and educational forums across the country. His professional influence is matched by his civic leadership. He has served as President of the Atlanta Chapter of the National Black MBA Association, and he co-founded MAFDET, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating educational & employment disparities among underserved youth. His early work as co-author of When The Cops Come Knockin’ inspired the development of a civic-tech youth app and helped launch legal awareness workshops in schools and communities.

In addition to his law firm & consulting practice, Townsend teaches business & transactional law at the University of Michigan Law School & has served as an adjunct professor at Emory Law. He is a graduate of the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2023, a member of 100 Black Men of South Metro Atlanta & a longtime mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters & Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He has also been featured in Black Enterprise, The Atlanta Voice, & Atlanta Magazine for his work in legal innovation, equity-driven leadership & community-based education.

Throughout his career, Townsend has demonstrated a unique ability to identify transformative trends and translate strategic plans into practical, measurable outcomes. With Townsend Polymath Consulting, he is now focused on helping others achieve that same clarity and multidimensional growth—one breakthrough at a time.

Strategic Solutions for Complex Challenges

  • Empowering Business

Travis’s expertise spans corporate law, securities, and mergers & acquisitions. He helps companies structure deals, ensure compliance, and seize opportunities. Through his consulting firm, he also partners with organizations to unlock growth, streamline operations, and deliver long-term value.

Townsend Polymath Consulting Support Individuals And Organizations With Strategic Services Through:

  • Polymathic Coaching & Leadership Development

  • Cross-Disciplinary Curriculum & Program Design

  • Keynote Speaking, Workshops, and Thought Leadership Engagements

  • Strategic Planning for Personal and Professional Reinvention

The team at Townsend Polymath Consulting offers a suite of services built on Travis’s experience as a strategist, educator, business leader, and creative thinker—helping others step confidently into a multifaceted, purpose-driven life.

Travis Townsend Jr. is known as a visionary, having identified a growing class of high-potential individuals overlooked by traditional career paths—those with wide-ranging interests and talents. Through years of cross-industry leadership, he discovered that embracing multiple disciplines unlocks deeper innovation, personal clarity, and lasting impact.

Serving Communities
Creating Opportunity

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Travis actively gives back through his leadership roles in nonprofit & civic organizations. As president of MAFDET Inc., he champions initiatives that reduce disparities in education & employment. He also leads the Atlanta chapter of the National Black MBA Association and is a committed member of 100 Black Men of South Metro.