 In 1972-73, he studied the war powers as a Fellow of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C. and an International Affairs Fellow of the Council of Foreign Relations in New York City.Before joining William and Mary, Reveley practiced law for almost three decades at Hunton & Williams, specializing in energy and environmental matters, especially regarding commercial nuclear power.He was the managing partner of the firm for nine years during a time of significant growth in its national and international reach.