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Construction Law Firm Allensworth & Porter, LLP adds May to the firm

Construction Law Firm Allensworth & Porter, LLP adds May to the firm

Prior to joining Allensworth & Porter, May served as the staff attorney for the Texas Civil Justice League, and was responsible for drafting, analyzing, and tracking civil justice and business-related legislation during the 82nd Legislative Session. 


By By BD+C Staff | January 31, 2012
Sara Whittington Whitney May
Sara Whittington Whitney May

Allensworth & Porter, L.L.P. is pleased to announce that Sara Whittington “Whitney” May has joined the firm as an associate.

Prior to joining Allensworth & Porter, May served as the staff attorney for the Texas Civil Justice League, and was responsible for drafting, analyzing, and tracking civil justice and business-related legislation during the 82nd Legislative Session. In her position at the TCJL, she also drafted and submitted an amicus brief to the Texas Supreme Court and worked on legislation for clients in neighboring states.

In addition, May worked with probate, oil and gas, and real property law issues as a clerk for the law office of Harry M. Whittington.

May received her J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law in May 2010.  She served as an Executive Member of the Appellate Moot Court Board and competed in various moot court competitions, earning a Best Brief award in the Paul A. McLennon Constitutional Law tournament. In 2005, Ms. May received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder, graduating with distinction. BD+C

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