Trustee
General Counsel – Rice Management Co.

Joe B. Davidson joined Rice University in 1994 and serves as General Counsel for Rice Management Company and Senior Associate General Counsel for the University. Mr. Davidson leads the legal team for endowment investments and operations, including private equity, venture capital, alternative, real estate, natural resource, and energy transition investments. His other practice areas include sports, public finance, and corporate governance. Previously, Mr. Davidson worked at Dewey Ballantine and Paul Hastings, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions, public offerings and private placements, and real estate. Mr. Davidson received his J.D. from The University of Chicago Law School, and graduated from Rice University, magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, with a B.A. in Political Science, Managerial Studies, and Legal Studies. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, State Bar of California, American Bar Association, and National Association of College and University Attorneys. Mr. Davidson serves on the boards of the Chance for Hope Foundation, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Center for Health Education and Access.