Rob R. MacGregor

• Biography

  Rob MacGregor was named senior director of philanthropy at Wayne Law in May of 2017. He has an extensive background in asset and wealth management, financial consultation and investment specialization. He previously was director of planned giving for Wayne State University. At Wayne Law, he is responsible for providing leadership, direction and management of the law school development and alumni affairs team, manages fundraising strategy and initiatives, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of gifts.

  In the past 25 years, MacGregor has solicited and managed investments and assets for individual clients and high net worth groups, owned and operated an independent financial services office, cross sold and managed investment products, developed and delivered wealth management strategies, and utilized sophisticated planning tools and bequests in an effort to grow operating revenue and endowments. MacGregor’s substantive financial planning background uniquely positions him in assisting donors in determining the most efficient assets for gifting.  

  MacGregor earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Colorado in 1983 and went on to earn his law degree from the University of Detroit in 1986. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and a Certified Financial Planner. He also holds an additional licensure in Life, Accident and Health Insurance. MacGregor is past president of the Planned Giving Roundtable of Southeast Michigan where he currently sits on the Mentor Committee, and is a member of the Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metro Detroit. 

• Degrees and Certifications

  J.D., University of Detroit Law School

  B.A., University of Colorado Boulder

• Accomplishments
  • Rob MacGregor was featured in a Wayne State University story, “Annual Baroudeur, training rides bring together Warrior community.” Read the story.
  • Rob MacGregorwas the subject of a Wayne State University feature story, "Getting to Know: Breaking away with Rob MacGregor." Read the story