Whitney Knight

Whitney Knight brings an industry-informed perspective to the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts for a wide array of clients, including design professionals, developers, and contractors.

Contracts are the raw material of any construction project and the ultimate planning and risk allocation tool. Some are routine—and for these, efficiency is paramount. Some are mind-bendingly complex and demand in-depth analysis, planning, and strategy, particularly with respect to possible contingencies.

Drawing on her experience representing virtually every player in the construction industry, Whitney excels at quickly identifying key issues for her clients while anticipating the concerns likely to shape the other side’s position in a negotiation. Whether the client needs a template agreement or a customized document, she delivers airtight contracts that manage risk, maximize opportunity, and address a myriad of potential scenarios. Her approach helps clients and their business partners devise innovative solutions that avoid impasse and delay.

In addition to her contract work, Whitney also serves as outside counsel to architecture and engineering firms. In this role, she advises clients on day-to-day legal issues related to contracts, risk avoidance, payment disputes, and pre-litigation advice. When necessary, she has an extensive network of contacts to whom she can refer clients for specialized help.

If you’re interested in learning more about Whitney, please visit the following links: https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2025/08/18/journal-profile-whitney-knight-allensworth.html and https://www.allensworthlaw.com/attorneys/whitney-knight/

State Bar of Texas, Construction Law Section | Member (2012-Present)

Austin Bar Association, Construction Law Section | Member (2012-Present)

Austin Bar Association, Austin Young Lawyers Association | Member (2012-2022)

AIA Austin | Board of Directors (Present)

Allensworth Intelligence – Implications of AI Note-Taking Applications (October 2025)

Risky Business: Construction Phase Services Explained

Co-presented at the Texas Society of Architects Emerge 84th Annual Conference & Design Expo (November 2023)

Risk Management in the Practice of Architecture

Co-presented at AIA Austin Small Firms Roundtable (August 2023)

Let the End Times Roll: Proactively Managing Project Closeout

Place: Construction Law Foundation of Texas 35th Annual Construction Law Conference (March 2022)

Walking the Tightrope: Risk Management Strategies for Landscape Architects

Place: American Society of Landscape Architects Educational Session (February 2021)

Law and the Architect 2020: Knowledge as the Ultimate Catalyst | Professional Practice Issues and COVID-19

Place: Texas Society of Architects 81st Annual Conference & Design Expo (November 2020)

Architecture in a Time of Pandemic: Professional Practice Issues and COVID-19

Place: AIA Austin Webinar (April 2020)

Contracts from the Owner’s Perspective

Place: State Bar of Texas Basic Course in Texas Construction Law (December 2018)

Law and the Architect 2018

Place: Texas Society of Architects 79th Annual Conference & Design Expo (November 2018)

Austin is Whitney’s home, and just as she helps clients shape projects around the city, she is deeply committed to supporting the community beyond her legal practice. Her civic involvement includes the Downtown Austin Alliance, where she’s served for ten years and most recently as past Board Chair, along with AIA Austin, Friends of the Children, and several other organizations. When she’s not engineering deals for her clients, Whitney spends time with her husband, children, and extended family doing things like hiking, snowboarding, and searching for the best new restaurants and soup dumplings in Austin.

Drafted and negotiated architectural and construction contracts for tech company headquarters and satellite offices throughout the United States.

Drafted and negotiated design-build contract for Agtech company’s industrial facility.

Drafted and negotiated architectural agreement for downtown Austin high-rise.

Drafted and negotiated design and construction contract for manufacturing plant in Texas.

Drafted and negotiated architectural agreements and licensing agreements for several 3D printed home developments.

Drafted and negotiated design and construction contracts for affordable housing developer.

Drafted and negotiated architectural, consultant, and general contractor agreements for developer of multifamily and mixed-used projects in Texas and around the United States.

Drafted design agreements for a range of P3 projects, including airports, transit systems, and public and private higher education facilities.

Drafted and negotiated design and construction contracts for healthcare industry clients in connection with the development of office, laboratory, and warehouse facilities.

University of San Diego School of Law

J.D.

2010