Carrillo, Sofia I.

Associate
(512) 322-5812
Sofia Carrillo
Sofia Carrillo Email Me

Sofia is a member of the Firm’s Districts, Litigation, and Water Practice Group, where she helps clients solve water-related legal and policy issues. Sofia’s practice includes statutory and regulatory compliance, water rights, water quality, contested cases, governmental relations, open government, litigation and administrative proceedings, and water resource management and development.

Prior to joining the firm, Sofia gained relevant experience as a civil engineer, consulting for municipalities in the Austin area on multiple issues, including water and wastewater issues. During law school, Sofia developed her environmental legal skills as articles editor on the Colorado Environmental Law Journal, student attorney for the Acequia Assistance Program (helping rural communities in Colorado secure water rights), and law clerk at the Lower Colorado River Authority.

  • Admitted to the State Bar of Texas, 2026
  • Professional Civil Engineer licensed in Texas, 2023
  • J.D., University of Colorado – Boulder, 2026
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 2019
  • Provides legal services for a variety of entities, including water districts and water supply corporations.
  • Delivers strategic counsel for clients, including rulemaking, water agreements, open records requests, and other aspects of regulatory programs and board governance.
  • State Bar of Texas Section on Environmental and Natural Resources Law
  • Austin Bar Association Sections on Administrative Law, Environmental Law, and Civil Appellate Law
  • Hispanic Bar Association
  • American Society of Civil Engineers
  • Texas Water Association
  • American Water Works Association
  • Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts
  • Texas Rural Water Association
  • Schultz Wildcat Scholar, a full tuition, merit-based scholarship for law students interested in natural resources, environmental, or energy law.
Sofia’s upbringing in Kingsville, Texas shaped her appreciation for rural communities. She was raised watching her dad manage cattle on family land, emphasizing the importance of smart water management. In her free time, Sofia enjoys spending time with family and friends, paddleboarding, reading, and traveling.

Sign Up for Newsletter Updates