Mr. Roper's practice focuses on corporate, contract and commercial law. He has developed a large Japanese company-based corporate practice, and is well known for his experience on a wide range of legal matters concerning Japanese corporations from mergers and acquisitions, to employment related laws and immigration law. He serves as a general counsel to various Japanese corporations. He frequently speaks on topics such sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, and immigration.

Mr. Roper was named a "Southern California Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics Magazine, 2007

EDUCATION

Golden Gate University Law School, San Francisco, California, J.D., 1979
San Jose State University, San Jose, California, B.A., 1973

ADMISSIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

California, 1981

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

Japan Business Association
Legal Counsel, U.S.-Kyoto Business Association
Aichi Club of Southern California
California State Bar
Fund Raising Golf Tournament Committee Member, Japanese American National Museum

ARTICLES, SPEECHES AND SEMINARS

International Legal Strategy, Bridge USA, Tee Up Magazine, UJP News for Japanese Executives, Japanese Business News

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Japanese