Susan Wells Jenevein

Susan Wells Jenevein’s professional work focuses on philanthropy, family governance and the legal and financial considerations surrounding intergenerational wealth. Her experience spans wealth management, estate planning and nonprofit leadership.

As principal of Wells Jenevein, she advises families on governance, philanthropic strategy, decision-making and transitions. She previously served as managing director of philanthropy and family engagement at Tolleson Wealth Management, where she worked with families and their advisors to structure charitable giving, facilitate foundation board meetings and support communication around wealth transfer and succession planning.

Jenevein’s earlier roles include vice president of development at Cristo Rey Dallas, executive director of Genesis Women’s Shelter and Services, and principal of an estate planning law practice. She also practiced commercial litigation at Jackson Walker and served as an assistant attorney general for the state of Texas.

Jenevein earned a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and bachelor’s degrees with honors in Plan II and finance from the University of Texas at Austin.

Academy & Industry Highlights:

• Principal, Wells Jenevein
• Former managing director of philanthropy and family engagement, Tolleson Wealth Management
• Former vice president of development, Cristo Rey Dallas
• Former executive director, Genesis Women’s Shelter and Services
• J.D., University of Texas School of Law
• Bachelor of Arts in Plan II and Bachelor of Business Administration in finance, University of Texas at Austin