Jennifer G. Roeper

Education

• J.D., American University, Washington College of Law, 2000
• B.A., Long Island University – C.W. Post Campus, 1997

Admission to Practice

• Florida

• “University of South Florida” USF World Advisory Board
• Make-A-Wish Central Florida Advisory Board, 2018-2021
• American Immigration Lawyers’ Association, Member
• The Florida Bar, Certification Committee for Immigration and Nationality Law, 2012-2018
• American Bar Association: Section of Litigation, former co-chair
• Director, Project H.E.L.P. (legal clinic for the homeless), 2014-2017
• Stetson University College of Law, Adjunct Professor of Law, 2012-2018
• Tampa Bay Technology Forum, Board of Directors
• Florida Association of Women Lawyers
• Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers
• Hillsborough County Bar Association
• Leadership Tampa, Class of 2012
• Society for Human Resource Management, Member
• Tampa Bay Organization of Women in International Trade, President 2009-2011; Vice-President of Programs, 2009-2011
• Metropolitan Ministries, Ambassador, Advisory Board-Pasco County
• Gulf Coast Legal Services: Volunteer, Pro Bono Asylum
• Guardian ad Litem, Washington, D.C., 2004
• September 11th Project
• Bread of the City Legal Clinic for the Homeless

• Ogletree Deakins Webinar – “I-9 Compliance Series: The Basics, Part 3—Preparing for HSI Worksite Enforcement Audits and Investigations” – April 16, 2024
• Florida Transportation Builders’ Association, Inc. Webinar – “Florida’s New Immigration Laws” – June 28, 2023
• Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association Webinar – “Florida’s New Immigration Law (SB 1718)” – May 31, 2023
• Ogletree Deakins Webinar – “SB 1718 and the Impact of Florida’s New Immigration Law on Employers and Their Workforce” – May 24, 2023
• Ogletree Deakins Webinar – “I-9 Compliance Series: The Basics, Part 3—What to Expect From HSI Worksite Enforcement Audits and Investigations” – April 6, 2023
• Immigration Insights Symposium – “Navigating the New Normal: Immigration Compliance in 2022 and Beyond” – October 27, 2022
• Ogletree Deakins Webinar – “COVID-19 Update for Florida Employers” – April 24, 2020
• Managing a Workforce in 2020 – “Navigating the Immigration Climate Under the Current Administration” – Tampa – October 2, 2019
• University of South Florida – “U.S. Employment Options for F-1/J-1 Students After Graduation” – Tampa – February 8, 2016
• Lorman Webinar For Employers – “I-9 Compliance Tips and Trends” – January 2016
• American Immigration Lawyers Association, Central Florida Chapter – “Advanced PERM Panel” – Orlando – Fall 2015
• National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA) Regional Conference – “Strategies for Avoiding Requests for Evidence” – Savannah – Fall 2015
• National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA) Regional Conference – “Update on Immigration Law” – Savannah – Fall 2015
• University of South Florida – “Immigration Options for Graduating Students” – Tampa – Fall 2015
• AILA Central Florida Chapter Annual Conference – “Advanced Employment-Based Options for Permanent Residence” – Fall 2014
• AILA Central Florida Chapter Conference – “PERM Strategies and Updates, American Association of University Women” – Clearwater – 2013
• Employment Law Seminar – “Update on Emerging Judicial, Legislative and Administrative Employment and Immigration Law Issues 2013 and Beyond” – Fort Myers – 2013
• Lorman Seminar – “Business Immigration/Employment Law Issues” – Clearwater – 2013
• AILA Central Florida Chapter Conference – “H-1B Cap Issues and Alternate Business Visa Strategies” – St. Petersburg Beach – 2012
• American Association of University Women – “International Skills Put to Practice” – Largo – 2012
• Tampa Bay Organization of Women in International Trade – “Immigration Policy Update” – Tampa Bay – 2011

• Best Lawyers in America (2023, 2024)
• Chambers USA, Up and Coming- Immigration Lawyer in Florida (2013)
• Florida Legal Elite (2016)
• Florida Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine (2012-2013, 2015)
• Who’s Who Legal, The International Who’s Who of Business lawyers, Corporate Immigration Category (2011, 2012 and 2014)
• Up & Comers, Tampa Bay Business Journal (2009)
• Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, 13th Judicial Circuit