Robert Rochelle

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Robert Rochelle
Member of the Tennessee Senate
from the 17th district
In office
1982 January 8, 2003
Personal details
BornNovember 25, 1945
Alma mater Middle Tennessee State University
University of Tennessee College of Law
OccupationLawyer

Robert Rochelle (born November 25, 1945) is an American lawyer and former Democratic politician. He served as a member of the Tennessee Senate from 1982 to 2002.

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Early life

Robert Rochelle was born on November 25, 1945, in Nashville, Tennessee. [1] He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a bachelor of science degree in 1968, and earned a juris doctor from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1969. [1] Following law school, Rochelle served in the Army during the Vietnam War where he was awarded a bronze star and oak leaf cluster for his service.

Career

Political career

Rochelle served as a Democratic member of the Tennessee Senate from 1982 to 2002. He served as Speaker Pro Tempore for a majority of his time in the State Senate, as well as in several other leadership capacities.

Rochelle co-founded the law firm Rochelle, McCulloch & Aulds with Jere McCulloch and Jo Ann Aulds in 1987. [2] By 2016, it was "the largest law firm in Wilson County with 12 attorneys, more than 20 staff members and offices in Lebanon and Mt. Juliet." [2]

Personal life

With his wife Janice, Rochelle has two children. [1] They reside in Lebanon, Tennessee. [1] He is a Methodist. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Bob Rochelle's Biography PrintTrack This Politician". Votesmart.org. Project Vote Smart . Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Rozell joins Rochelle, McCulloch & Aulds". Lebanon Democrat. August 29, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2017.