Sousa

Dalton Sousa

Associate
Boston

I help clients across industries navigate complex legal challenges and disputes.

Dalton Sousa concentrates his practice on complex government investigations, white collar defense and data privacy matters, advising clients through high-stakes regulatory and enforcement proceedings. 

Dalton is deeply committed to pro bono service at Foley Hoag, where he aids across a wide array of matters including civil rights, education access, advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, and immigration relief. 
 

Prior to joining Foley Hoag, Dalton served as a member of Cornell’s Capital Punishment Clinic where he advocated on behalf of Death Row inmates in Texas facing execution. He also served as a Respondents’ Codes Counselor vigorously defending students facing disciplinary proceedings across a broad spectrum of critical issues. These issues included First Amendment rights, academic integrity matters involving emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, Title IX allegations, and SEVIS status terminations. 

He served Cornell Law as president of Cornell’s Black Law Students Association in his 2L year and as an admissions ambassador. 
 

Education

  • Cornell Law School, J.D., 2025
  • Roger Williams University, B.A, 2022

Bar and Court Admissions

BAR ADMISSIONS
  • Massachusetts

Honors & Involvement

INVOLVEMENT
  • Cornell Law Young Professionals Network (CYLP) Board
  • Roger Williams University Alumni Board of Directors
  • Roger Williams Alumni of Color Network Board Member
  • Member of Cornell’s Black Lawyers Alumni Network