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Elizabeth Roper

Partner at Baker McKenzie

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LocationNew YorkNew York, United States
Current rolePartnerBaker McKenzie · since Jul 2022
Government service16yrsNew York County District Attorney's Office

About

Elizabeth (Liz) Roper is a partner in Baker McKenzie's North America Litigation and Global Dispute Resolution Practice, specializing in investigations, data security, and white collar defense. Liz advises clients on cybersecurity compliance, incident response, government investigations, internal investigations, and criminal defense matters. With over 15 years of experience in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, including over four years as Bureau Chief of the Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau (CITB), Liz pairs deep investigative experience with expertise in new technologies and electronic evidence, including digital forensics, mobile device data, network forensics, and blockchain analysis.

Liz has obtained the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) certification.

Roles

Jul 2022–Present
Current role

Partner

Baker McKenzie

New York, New York

AttorneyInvestigationsLegal AssistanceLitigation Support SpecialistIntellectual Property

Liz has directed investigations into network intrusions, hacking, ransomware attacks, intellectual property theft, cyber-enabled financial frauds, payment card fraud, money laundering, "dark web" trafficking, and the theft and illicit use of cryptocurrencies. She has also handled matters involving corruption and official misconduct. Liz leverages her experience to assist clients facing investigations from government agencies, both in the U.S. and abroad, and advises clients on their most sensitive internal investigations. Liz has strong relationships with law enforcement and regulatory agencies, making her a trusted advisor when clients face government inquiries.

Liz is an accomplished trial attorney with extensive experience conducting hearings and trials. In addition to her trial work, Liz has a strong background in appellate litigation, having argued before New York State's Appellate Division and Court of Appeals. Notably, Liz secured a trial conviction and two unanimous appellate decisions in a trade secrets case involving an employee's theft of highly confidential source code for a high-frequency trading platform.

Liz offers specialized advice to clients in white-collar criminal defense matters and has represented clients in cases with U.S. Attorney's Offices for the Eastern District of New York, the Southern District of New York, and the District of New Jersey, among others. Clients depend on Liz for her strategic thinking, extensive experience, and calm demeanor in these critically important moments.

Liz provides clients with strategic counsel to manage cyber risks and respond effectively to incidents, including investigations stemming from cybersecurity events. She offers comprehensive breach response support and advises on cybersecurity regulations across various jurisdictions, helping multinational companies expand into new markets. Liz has successfully assisted clients in responding to significant cybersecurity incidents, such as ransomware attacks, and has extensive experience overseeing data review and advising on communication strategies. She holds a CIPP/US certification from the IAPP.

Aug 2024–Jan 2025
Former role

Adjunct Professor

New York Law School

New York, New York

ProfessorTeacher / Professor
Sep 2006–Jul 2022
Former role

Assistant District Attorney

New York County District Attorney's Office, Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau

(appointed)New York

Cybercrime

Chief, Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau.

Representative matters

Legal

July 2025

-Advising a multinational company on its response to a government investigation related to potential insider threats. -Conducted an investigation for a multinational corporation, with a focus on off-channel communications. -Representing the target of a pending investigation in the Eastern District of New York. -Advised an employee of a multinational company with regard to harassing conduct, including a referral to law enforcement. -Assisted a company with its response to a ransomware attack that impacted data subjects in six countries, and advising on notification obligations and ensuing inquiries from regulators. -Surveying cybersecurity regulations across several jurisdictions for a multinational company expanding into new markets. -Assisting in a client's response to the MOVEit file transfer vulnerability, including overseeing the review of impacted data and advising on communications strategy. -Drafting a communications strategy for a client's use in cybersecurity events, including establishing correct terms and language. -Assisted with a European corporation's response to a data security incident. -Representing a defendant in a criminal matter related to importing activities, in the District of New Jersey.

Recognition

Honors

Recipient of Robert M. Morgenthau Award

District Attorneys' Association of New York

May 2022

Publications & speeches

Eye on Cyber: This Is a 'Decisive Decade' for Cybersecurity—For Both Government and the Private Sector

New York Law Journal

March 2023

Co-author

Utah Signs Bill Regulating Minors' Social Media Usage

Baker McKenzie Insight

March 2023

Co-author

Why Strong Cybersecurity is Key to Protecting Trade Secrets

Law360

February 2023

Co-author

Generative AI: Harnessing the Power and Mitigating Risk

January 2024

Panelist

Cybersecurity Best Practices for Lawyers

Practicing Law Institute

January 2024

Moderator

How Hackers Are Targeting Your Organization—And Succeeding

Everlaw

October 2023

Panelist

Navigating Cyber Threats, Data Regulation and the Use of AI Globally

Association of Corporate Counsel

June 2023

Panelist

The Cyber Menace: Critical Cybersecurity issues for the Wealth Management Industry

Wealth Management Strategy Meeting

June 2023

Presenter