Experience
Elizabeth “Liz” Stark McCrea is a dynamic attorney whose legal practice bridges corporate and real estate transactions with cutting-edge experience in emerging technologies and data privacy law. Known for her strategic insight and sharp legal acumen, Liz serves as a trusted advisor to startups, tech firms, investment issuers, and established businesses navigating today’s fast-evolving regulatory landscape.
Her strength lies in translating sophisticated legal issues into actionable, real-world solutions — always tailored to her clients’ unique industries and goals.
Liz offers counsel in key areas, including:
- Corporate & Real Estate Law
- Entity formation, governance & M&A
- Contract drafting & negotiation
- Commercial and residential transactions
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrency & Data Privacy
- Regulatory compliance (domestic & international)
- Government oversight & legal frameworks
- Cybersecurity strategy
- Securities & Capital Raising
- SEC filings & compliance
- Regulation D private placements
- Private offering documentation
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Trademarks, copyrights & brand strategy
- Trade secrets & licensing
Presentations and Thought Leadership
- Cryptocurrency Regulation and Enforcement, Northern Ohio Association for Financial Professionals Idea Exchange, 2023
Professional and Civic Engagement
Liz is actively involved in her legal and local communities:
- Member, LawPact®
- Member, Ohio State and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Associations
- Admitted to practice in all Ohio state courts
- Trustee, Rescue Village (Geauga Humane Society)
- Member, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC)
- Ladder Down Cleveland, Class of 2023
- Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
- Member, NAIOP Northern Ohio Chapter
Recognition and Honors
- Ohio Super Lawyers®, Rising Star 2024
Outside of her legal practice, Liz enjoys exploring Greater Cleveland with her husband, daughter, and their dog—adding a sense of adventure to a life built on integrity, insight, and innovation.
Contact Info
Education
J.D., Case Western Reserve University School of Law
B.A., cum laude, Saint Louis University
