Schools
Hofstra University
Private college on Long Island founded 1935; named for lumber magnate William S. Hofstra.
Hemphill graduated from Hofstra University with degrees in drama and philosophy in 2003 and went on to receive law and business degrees from the school. In 2013 fhe ounded his own private equity firm, Madison Park Capital Advisors. In 2015, Mr. Hemphill was accused of assaulting an ex-girlfriend and holding a 10-inch knife to her throat. A jury ultimately found him not guilty of the charges.. Hemphill pleaded not guilty ro recent charges and was ordered held without bail.