Roderick O. Faulk
Practice Areas
Experience
- Entertainment, Digital, & Sports
- Family Office
- Family-Owned Business
- Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures
- Technology Licensing & Transactions
Biography
Roderick Faulk is an attorney in the Corporate & Securities practice of Jackson Walkerâs San Antonio office. Roderick partners with individuals and institutions in the areas of real estate, technology, fintech, open-source software, and life sciences to handle a variety of matters, including corporate formation and structuring, business strategy, capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property.
Prior to Jackson Walker, Roderick practiced at an international law firm and a firm that provides venture counsel in Silicon Valley. In addition, he previously held other notable positions in various industries throughout his career, including previous service in the United States Air Force as an active-duty officer focused on cyber operations and information technology.
Outside of his practice, Roderick serves as a co-founder and director of Leaders Inspiring Fruitful Tomorrows, an educational organization that provides scholarship, mentoring, and educational opportunities for diverse students interested in attending college and those with a specific interest in studying medicine, law, or business.
Education
B.S., United States Air Force Academy
M.B.A., William & Mary Raymond A. Mason School of Business
J.D., St. Maryâs University College of Law
Bar Admissions
Texas
California
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), 2024-2026
- Corporate Law, 2024-2026
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2026
- Venture Capital Law, 2026
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2024-2026
- “Best S.A. Lawyers,” Business & Corporate, San Antonio Scene, 2022-2024
- Co-Author, âCountdown to the CTA: Reporting Beneficial Ownership Information,â Jackson Walker Insights (December 2023)
- Co-Author, âCountdown to the CTA: An Overview of the Corporate Transparency Act,â Jackson Walker Insights (September 2023)
- Leaders Inspiring Fruitful Tomorrows, Co-Founder and Director, 2005-Present
Jackson Walker Congratulates 2025 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the recognition of 75 attorneys by Thomson Reutersâ Super Lawyers in the 2025 “Texas Super Lawyers” list, as well as 66 attorneys as “Texas Rising Stars” for 2025. Each year, less than 5% of attorneys are selected to Super Lawyers and 2.5% to Rising Stars. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.
Attorney News • September 18, 2025
âThe Best Lawyers in Americaâ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 âLawyers of the Yearâ and 106 âOnes to Watchâ
The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 350 Jackson Walker attorneys across 87 specialty practice areas in its 2026 edition, including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch.
Attorney News • August 21, 2025
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this yearâs guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
Attorney News • August 15, 2024
Countdown to the CTA: Reporting Beneficial Ownership Information
By Ann M. Leafstedt and Roderick O. Faulk
On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the âCTAâ) will go into effect. The CTA is a U.S. law (31 U.S. Code § 5336), enacted January 1, 2021, that aims to combat money laundering and other illicit activities. The CTA requires reporting entities to disclose certain beneficial ownership information and other data to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (âFinCENâ), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Insights • December 4, 2023
Veterans Roderick Faulk and Brian Pettis on Lessons Learned from the US Air Force
JW Fast Takes Podcast | ~9 minutes
In this episode, Roderick Faulk and Brian Pettis discuss their military service and the profound impact their service has had on shaping their legal careers.
Podcasts • November 10, 2023
‘Scene in S.A.’ Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 “Best S.A. Lawyers” List
Jackson Walker congratulates the 44 practicing attorneys in the San Antonio office who were included in Scene in S.A.âs 2023 âBest S.A. Lawyersâ list. In its 19th year, the âBest S.A. Lawyersâ list presents attorneys across 80 distinct practice areas who were nominated by fellow licensed, practicing attorneys of Bexar County.
Attorney News • September 18, 2023
Countdown to the CTA: An Overview of the Corporate Transparency Act
By Ann M. Leafstedt and Roderick O. Faulk
On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the âCTAâ) will go into effect. The CTA is a U.S. law (31 U.S. Code § 5336), enacted January 1, 2021, that aims to combat money laundering and other illicit activities. The CTA requires reporting entities to disclose certain beneficial ownership information and other data to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Insights • September 6, 2023
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this yearâs guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
Attorney News • August 17, 2023
Recognition & Accolades
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), 2024-2026
- Corporate Law, 2024-2026
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2026
- Venture Capital Law, 2026
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2024-2026
- “Best S.A. Lawyers,” Business & Corporate, San Antonio Scene, 2022-2024
Publications & Speeches
- Co-Author, âCountdown to the CTA: Reporting Beneficial Ownership Information,â Jackson Walker Insights (December 2023)
- Co-Author, âCountdown to the CTA: An Overview of the Corporate Transparency Act,â Jackson Walker Insights (September 2023)
Community Involvement
- Leaders Inspiring Fruitful Tomorrows, Co-Founder and Director, 2005-Present