Associate Andrew Santana Recognized as “Most Promising Newcomer” at 2026 California Legal Awards
Recognition
June 29, 2026
Associate Andrew Santana was selected as the "Most Promising Newcomer" at this year's California Legal Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles.
The award honors an individual in their first years as an attorney who has shown exceptional potential, work ethic, and legal acumen.
Andrew's impact in the legal profession spans a wide range of industries, from advising executives facing regulatory oversight in the European Union and South Korea to preparing an international CEO for testimony before the United States Senate. He brings to his legal practice a foundation built across more than a decade of advising government officials, nonprofit leaders, and senior executives on high-stakes communications and policy matters. At Jenner, Andrew draws on that experience to understand deeply the evolving risks his clients face, develops a strategy that advances their interests, and collaborates with stakeholders to execute.
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Recognition
June 29, 2026
Associate Andrew Santana was selected as the "Most Promising Newcomer" at this year's California Legal Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles.
The award honors an individual in their first years as an attorney who has shown exceptional potential, work ethic, and legal acumen.
Andrew's impact in the legal profession spans a wide range of industries, from advising executives facing regulatory oversight in the European Union and South Korea to preparing an international CEO for testimony before the United States Senate. He brings to his legal practice a foundation built across more than a decade of advising government officials, nonprofit leaders, and senior executives on high-stakes communications and policy matters. At Jenner, Andrew draws on that experience to understand deeply the evolving risks his clients face, develops a strategy that advances their interests, and collaborates with stakeholders to execute.
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Related Capabilities
Related Locations
© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.
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