Donny Ray Willett (born July 16, 1966) is an American lawyer and jurist serving since 2018 as a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He was previously a justice of the Supreme Court of Texas from 2005 to 2018.
- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- Supreme Court of TexasJustice · 2005–2017
State of TexasDeputy attorney general for legal counsel · 2003–2005- U.S. Department of JusticeDeputy assistant attorney general · 2002–2003
- Special assistant to President George W. Bush2001–2002
- George W. Bush presidential campaign and transition teamDomestic policy and special projects advisor · 2000–2001
- Office of Gov. George W. Bush, TexasDirector of research and special projects · 1996–2000
- Private practice, Austin, Texas1993–1996
Law clerk , Hon. Jerre S. Williams · 1992–1993
Appointments
- 2018–present · Appointed by Donald J. Trump (Republican)
2005–2013
Education
- Baylor Universityba
- Duke Universityjd
LL.M. · 2016- Duke UniversityM.A. · 1992
- J.D. · 1992
- Baylor UniversityB.B.A. · 1988