Portia I. Hurtt, Esquire

Professional Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of state and municipal legislation interpretation and application
• Representation of clients before District Court in various municipal matters
• Extensive work advocating client interests before state and local governments and key local and regional business and trade organizations
• Experience in providing strategic guidance to business organizations regarding emerging public policy issues and trends
• Experience in conducting legal research and preparing memoranda relating to legal analysis.

Work Experience

Attorney, O’Malley, Miles, Nylen & Gilmore, P.A., (March 2026 to present)

Represent clients before the state legislature in Annapolis as well as various state and local governmental bodies. Extensive legal research and written memoranda in various land use and general business legal matters.  Support the City Solicitor for the City of Laurel and City of College Park on municipal matters including prosecution of municipal infractions and provide public policy and government affairs support.

Of Counsel Attorney, Kolawole Law Firm, (2024 to 2026)

Advise clients on matters of business and family law. Provide strategic guidance to maintain the firm’s growth and profitability.

DC Manager, Public Policy & Govt Affairs, Washington Gas, Washington, DC (2022-2024)

Provide strategic policy advice and direction for the greater metro Washington DC area’s public natural gas utility. Represent the company’s interests before state and local governments and key local and regional business and trade organizations; Partner with business coalitions and other external stakeholders to leverage public policy outcomes; Provide strategic guidance to pertinent business organizations regarding emerging public policy issues and trends; Manage and supervise a team of external government relations consultants.

Director, Policy and Compliance, Employ Prince Georges, Largo, Maryland (2018-2022)

Provide legal advice and guidance, strategic legal counseling, and policy and compliance direction for Prince George’s County’s principal workforce development entity. Assist in contract development, procurement issues, internal policies, and human resources compliance issues. Manage risk and offer guidance on the impact of state and federal legislative proposals. Interface with internal and external stakeholders, including service providers, businesses, advocacy organizations, and the local workforce development board.