Roberta Kaplan
Roberta Kaplan is a prominent attorney known for her work in civil rights and defamation cases. She gained significant attention for representing E Jean Carroll in her high-profile lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, successfully securing a jury verdict that held Trump liable for sexual assault and defamation. Kaplan is a founding partner of the law firm Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP and has been recognized for her advocacy on behalf of women's rights and her contributions to the legal profession.
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Roberta Kaplan is the lawyer who filed the first lawsuit on behalf of E. Jean Carroll against Donald Trump.
Reid Hoffman says E. Jean Carroll probe involving his nonprofit is meant to ‘silence’ Trump critics
United States· 2026-05-30
Roberta Kaplan is Imran Ahmed’s legal counsel and described the state department’s actions as unjustified.
US judge blocks Trump administration from deporting UK anti-disinformation campaigner | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-12-26
Roberta Kaplan is Imran Ahmed's lawyer who commented on the speed of the judge's decision.
US judge blocks detention of British social media campaignerUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-26
Roberta Kaplan is Imran Ahmed’s legal counsel and has criticized the state department's actions.
British campaigner launches legal challenge against Trump administration after deportation threat | Freedom of speechUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-25Roberta Kaplan, Ms Carroll's attorney, told the BBC she had no comment on the Supreme Court appeal.
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn E Jean Carroll verdictUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-11
Carroll’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, welcomed the decision, affirming that Carroll was telling the truth.
Trump must pay $83.3-million defamation to E. Jean Carroll after court throws out appeal
Canada· 2025-09-08Roberta Kaplan is the lawyer representing E. Jean Carroll in her case against Donald Trump.
Tribunal dos EUA confirma sentença de mais de R$ 450 milhões contra Trump em caso de difamação de escritora
Brazil· 2025-09-08
Roberta Kaplan is E. Jean Carroll's attorney who expressed satisfaction with the court ruling against Donald Trump.
E. Jean Carroll: Appeals court denies Trump plea to review $5 million judgment in abuse and defamation caseUnited States· 2025-06-14
Carroll’s attorney Roberta Kaplan issued a statement later on Friday.
Trump fails to overturn $5m damages award to E Jean Carroll for defamation | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-13
Roberta Kaplan stated that her client, E Jean Carroll, was very pleased with the court's decision.
Trump loses bid for appeals court to reconsider $5m loss to E Jean CarrollUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-13