Donovan Olliff

Donovan Olliff, AIA, Esq. is a Senior Vice President and General Counsel at HOK. With over thirty years of combined industry experience as both a registered architect and construction law attorney, Donovan has brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University College of Architecture (1993) and the University of Houston Law Center (2001). Donovan tenure at HOK has coincided with the rise of design-build as a dominant project delivery method and he has been at the forefront of navigating this shift. This experience has allowed Donovan to contribute to a broader impact on the industry as a whole. In addition to his responsibilities at HOK, Donovan has been an active member of the AIA Contract Documents Committee since 2016. In this capacity, he has contributed to the development and updating of key industry documents, including the 2024 Design-Build Documents. His work on the committee reflects his commitment to advancing the field and ensuring that industry standards evolve to meet contemporary needs.