Dr. Adrian Ohmer

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Biography

Adrian Ohmer, a lecturer at the University of Michigan Law School and managing investment director at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, oversees a growing $4 billion endowment. Prior to Mott, Ohmer served as investment director at the Kresge Foundation, where he managed their public markets program. In 2023, he was recognized by Chief Investment Officer magazine as part of the industry’s next generation of chief investment officers and received the 2021 Crain’s Notable LGBTQ Business award. His previous experience includes working as a senior manager at the UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, managing a $60 billion trust and spearheading its equity inclusion initiatives. Ohmer is a recipient of the 2019 Rising Star Award from the National Association of Investment Companies and was awarded the 2015 & Coming Investor Year Award by the Michigan Venture Capital Association. He began his career in credit derivatives and has held various roles at Goldman Sachs, focusing on corporate matters and Dodd-Frank implementation as a summer associate. Ohmer also worked with venture investments in the Midwest technology sector, and has contributed to diversity initiatives within the venture capital community.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Michigan Law School • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaches courses in law and investment.

Managing Investment Director

— Present

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation • Flint, MI

Oversees the foundation's $4 billion endowment.

Investment Director

— Present

Kresge Foundation • Troy, MI

Managed the public markets program.

Senior Manager

— Present

UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust • Detroit, MI

Helped manage a $60 billion trust.

Requirements for University of Michigan Law School

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:98
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
First degree in law (LLB or equivalent) from a school outside the U.S.
Application Checklist
  • LSAC LLM CAS Report
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($75)
Specialization Notes

Administered by University of Michigan Law School; exact department name 'Department of Law' refers to the LLM program.