Jackson Walker partner Robert L. Soza Jr. has been named a recipient of the 2026 C. Lee Cusenbary Ethical Life and Leadership Award by the Association of Corporate Counsel’s San Antonio Chapter and The Texas Lawbook. The award honors one in-house lawyer or legal department and one private lawyer or law firm each year for exceptional ethical conduct and leadership in the practice of law.
Robert was nominated by Julia W. Mann, managing partner of Jackson Walker’s San Antonio office, who cited his professional excellence, principled leadership, sustained mentorship, and longstanding service to the community. He will receive the honor alongside Vericast Deputy General Counsel Shelayne Clemmer at the 2026 San Antonio Corporate Counsel Awards on October 29.
To read the full The Texas Lawbook article, visit Vericast Deputy GC, Jackson Walker Partner Honored for Ethical Life, Leadership.
Meet Robert
Meet RobertRobert L. Soza Jr. is a seasoned attorney based in San Antonio with deep experience in international trade compliance and complex litigation. A licensed U.S. Customs Broker, he advises clients on FCPA, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, export controls, trade sanctions, CFIUS, and U.S. Customs compliance—handling audits, enforcement counseling, voluntary disclosures, and government proceedings before agencies including the Departments of Commerce, State, and Treasury. He also brings significant first-chair trial and appellate experience in environmental, personal injury, and civil enforcement matters, having litigated cases across Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, California, and New York.
Robert is a recognized leader in both his profession and his community. He received the President’s Award from the San Antonio Bar Association in 2019, is a San Antonio Bar Foundation Fellow, and currently serves as President of the Board of Directors of the San Antonio Legal Services Association (SALSA). He has been named to Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, Thomson Reuters’ Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon’s list of the 500 Leading Litigators in America.