Taft Columbus associate David Roper is featured in the article, “Rising and Growing Through Support,” published by The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law on June 6, 2025.

In the article, Roper discusses his legal journey, which has included time as a legislative aide, a stint as the first Black editor-in-chief of the Ohio State Law Journal, and two federal clerkships.

He is currently an associate in Taft’s litigation practice. Roper continues to mentor young lawyers and advocate for justice—with the same tenacity that earned him Ohio State’s Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award.

To read the full article, visit here.