Thomas Foley

Tom Foley is an Adjunct Instructor of Management at the Gupta College of Business at the University of Dallas.12 He has a diverse background that combines legal expertise, business development, and social entrepreneurship.

Professional Background

Tom Foley began his career as a lawyer in New York, practicing for over 15 years. His legal work focused on civil litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate matters.1 After his legal career, he transitioned into entrepreneurship and business development.

Current Roles and Ventures

• Founder of Indigo Group, LLC: Tom established this company to develop and launch social entrepreneurial businesses with a mission to address gender and racial wealth gaps.1
• Partner in T2D Concepts, LLC: He co-owns this hospitality group with Chef Tiffany Derry, operating restaurants like Roots Southern Table and Roots Chicken Shak.1
• Of Counsel at Wright Connatser: Tom maintains a legal advisory role with this firm.15

Academic and Social Contributions

• Adjunct Professor: In addition to teaching at the University of Dallas, Tom has also served as an adjunct professor at Paul Quinn College.4
• Fellow: He is a Fellow for the Dallas Economic Leadership Academy through the Aspen Institute.15

Education

• J.D. from Villanova University School of Law
• B.A. from Colgate University15

Skills and Expertise

Tom is known for his skills in advising small business owners on scaling strategies and building ecosystems for entrepreneurship.3 His work often focuses on addressing systemic inequities and creating opportunities for underrepresented communities.1

Tom Foley resides in Dallas, Texas, with his wife Roopa and their two children.1