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 Walker’s 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. Mary’s University College of Law
Bar Admissions
Texas
California
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), Corporate Law, 2024-2025
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2024
- “Best S.A. Lawyers,” San Antonio Scene, 2022-2023
- Co-Author, “Countdown to the CTA: Reporting Beneficial Ownership Information,” Jackson Walker Insights (December 2023)
- Co-Author, “Countdown to the CTA: An Overview of the Corporate Transparency Act,” Jackson Walker Insights (September 2023)
- Leaders Inspiring Fruitful Tomorrows, Co-Founder and Director, 2005-Present
August 15, 2024
Attorney News
‘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 year’s 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.
April 15, 2024
Newsletters
JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – April 2024
View Jackson Walker’s April 2024 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.
March 21, 2024
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Congratulates 2024 Texas Rising Stars
Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes only 5% of Texas attorneys who either are 40 years of age or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less as “Rising Stars.”
December 4, 2023
Insights
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 “CTA”) 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.
December 4, 2023
Newsletters
JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – December 2023
View Jackson Walker’s December 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.
November 10, 2023
Podcasts
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.
September 18, 2023
Attorney News
‘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.’s 2023 “Best S.A. Lawyers” list. In its 19th year, the “Best S.A. Lawyers” list presents attorneys across 80 distinct practice areas who were nominated by fellow licensed, practicing attorneys of Bexar County.
September 6, 2023
Insights
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 “CTA”) 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.
August 17, 2023
Attorney News
‘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 year’s 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.
November 17, 2022
Newsletters
JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – November 2022
View Jackson Walker’s November 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter, Perspectives.
Recognition & Accolades
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), Corporate Law, 2024-2025
- Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2024
- “Best S.A. Lawyers,” San Antonio Scene, 2022-2023
Publications & Speeches
- Co-Author, “Countdown to the CTA: Reporting Beneficial Ownership Information,” Jackson Walker Insights (December 2023)
- Co-Author, “Countdown to the CTA: An Overview of the Corporate Transparency Act,” Jackson Walker Insights (September 2023)
Community Involvement
- Leaders Inspiring Fruitful Tomorrows, Co-Founder and Director, 2005-Present