About The Construction Law Foundation of Texas
The Construction Law Foundation of Texas strengthens the construction community through the support of educational, professional, and community organizations, programs and charities. The Foundation also serves as the primary sponsor of the Annual Construction Law Conference and The Basic Course in Texas Construction Law, which provide continuing legal education to attorneys and construction industry professionals in Texas.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Construction Law Foundation of Texas is to develop and present preeminent legal programs on issues related to Texas Construction Law and the construction industry for the continuing education of legal and construction professionals. These programs are intended to strengthen the construction community, in general, and further the educational, professional, and charitable interests of Construction Lawyers, in particular.

OFFICERS & BOARD
President
Andrea A. Hight
Brasfield & Gorrie
8359 N. Central Expwy., Ste. 1000
Dallas, TX 75206
Ph: (214) 624-5517
AHight@brasfieldgorrie.com
President-Elect
Lee H. Shidlofsky
Shidlofsky Law Firm PLLC
7200 N. Mopac Expwy., Ste. 430
Austin, TX 78731
Ph: (512) 685-1400
Fax: (866) 232-8709
lee@shidlofskylaw.com
Treasurer
William B. (Ben) Westcott
Andrews Myers, P.C.
1885 Saint James Place, 15th Fl.
Houston, TX 77056
Ph: (713) 850-4215
Fax: (713) 850-4211
ben.westcott@andrewsmyers.com
Secretary
Cara D. Kennemer
Underwood Law Firm, P.C.
600 Bailey Ave., Ste. 200
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Ph: (817) 885-7529
cara.kennemer@uwlaw.com
Executive Director
Donna J. Passons
Texas Institute of Continuing Legal Education
P.O. Box 4646
Austin, TX 78765
(512) 451-6960
Fax: (512) 451-2911
donna@clesolutions.com
Immediate Past President
Misti L. Beanland
Matthews, Shiels, Knott, Eden, Davis & Beanland, L.L.P.
8131 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 700
Dallas, TX 75251-1352
(972) 234-3400
Fax: (972) 234-1750
beanland@mssattorneys.com
BOARD MEMBERS
Term Expiring 2026
Kimberly G. Altsuler, Houston
Clayton C. Cannon, Houston
Jason T. Martin, Dallas
Term Expiring 2027
Will W. Allensworth, Austin
Sean M. McChristian, Houston
Jerry M. Negrete, Austin
Term Expiring 2028
Cathy L. Altman, Dallas
Bradley W. Snead, Houston
M. Brandon Waddell, Dallas