Michael Johnson

Entrepreneur, Lawyer, Angel Investor, Board Member

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

About

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Experience

  • Founder at Persuasion Science Center
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    Founder of an organization that supports research and provides science-backed keynotes and workshops on how to craft compelling messages to ethically influence others. https://persuasionsciencecenter.com

  • Member, Board of Visitors for Duke University's Trinity College at Duke University
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Tulane Family Leadership Council Vice-Chair of Philanthropy at Tulane University
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Board of Trustees Member at Golden Gate University
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    Member of the Golden Gate University Board of Trustees.

  • Founder(CLI) and Board Advisor at Traliant
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Founded and served as CEO of Clear Law Institute, which I sold to Traliant, a PSG portfolio company, in June 2023. I have continued to work with and advise the Traliant executive leadership team and board on corporate strategy, product development, and M&A opportunities.