Travis S. Nembhard, Esq.
Director
Travis S. Nembhard is a lawyer, former administrative law judge, and advocate. He brings an array of experiences, ranging from civil rights to finance. As a board director, Travis brings his expertise in law, finance, and policy, along with his appreciation for the arts.
Travis currently serves as the Administrator for the Compliance and Enforcement Division at the Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV), overseeing all enforcement actions and investigations executed by the D.C. regulator of the for-hire industry. The for-hire industry includes services such as ridesharing, taxicabs, black car services, and food/parcel delivery. Travis also teaches as an adjunct professor at American University Washington College of Law. Prior to leading the Compliance and Enforcement Division, Travis served as the Chief Administrative Law Judge and principal judicial officer at DFHV. Prior to his appointment as a judicial officer, he served as legislative counsel within the Council for the District of Columbia, where he worked on issues such as increasing transportation accessibility for individuals with disabilities and eliminating fees for low-income District residents, whenever they sought to obtain vital records and documents like birth certificates.
Before working for DC government, Travis spent almost two years investigating white-collar crime, with a focus towards insider trading investigations within the Office of Fraud Detection and Market Intelligence at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (also known as FINRA). He also volunteered his services for the New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) as an Assistant Attorney General within the Civil Rights Bureau. While at the OAG, Travis managed various cases and investigations pertaining to racial, sexual, and gender discrimination, along with landlord-tenant issues and mortgage fraud.
Travis attended Binghamton University where he completed a Bachelor of Science degree in financial economics, while competing as a Division 1 athlete in Men’s Varsity Track & Field. He later earned a Juris Doctor at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law with a concentration in corporate, securities, and regulatory law. During his studies, Travis worked at law firms, Goldman, Sachs & Co.., Northwestern Mutual Financial Networks, Tyco Electronics Corporation, ING Bank, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Office of the White House Counsel. He also previously had a private legal practice devoted to assisting non-citizens with immigration issues.
Travis has been recognized for his work in law, policy, and public service over the years, receiving awards and recognition from Forbes, the American Bar Association, the National Black Lawyers, and the Leadership Center for Excellence.
Travis is originally from New York, and currently resides in Northern Virginia. In his spare time, he enjoys playing basketball, soccer, and football, watching collegiate and professional sports, and getting involved in the community. As a former saxophonist, clarinetist, and pianist, Travis developed an appreciation for the arts and musical performances in most genres. He has a passion for reading and writing, and views mastery of both skills as necessary to the development of our youth.