Biography
Bennett Sandlin is a Senior Associate Attorney who joined the Firm in 2026. He earned his Bachelor of Arts with a Plan II Honors Program major from the University of Texas at Austin in 1990, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law in 1993. Mr. Sandlin was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1993. He served as the Executive Director for the Texas Municipal League from 2010 through 2025. In that capacity, he led an organization that represents more than 1,170 Texas cities before legislative, administrative, and judicial bodies. Before becoming executive director on October 1, 2010, he served as the League’s General Counsel, with a focus on tax, economic development, budget, and finance issues. Mr. Sandlin’s city attorney and general counsel practice is richly informed by his deep experience in Texas municipal law.
Education
- The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas
- J.D. - 1993
- University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
- B.A. - 1990
- Major: Plan II Honors Program
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1993
Professional Associations
- National League of Cities, Board Member
- Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool, Board Member (ex officio)
Pro-Bono Activities
Representative Clients
Languages
- English
Ancillary Businesses
Fraternities or Sororities
Practice Areas
- General Counsel, City Attorney 100%
Published Works
- Revenue Manual for Texas Cities, Texas Municipal League, 2005
Representative Cases
Honors
Classes & Seminars
References
Past Positions
- Texas Municipal League, Executive Director, 2010 to 2025
- Texas Municipal League, General Counsel, 2004 to 2010