Rochelle L. Gumapac

Rochelle has successfully handled numerous matters from initiation to settlement or trial in administrative and regulatory board hearings, all state-level courts in Delaware, District of Delaware Bankruptcy Court, Third Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. She has also handled multi-million dollar catastrophic cases in the area of products liability to trial. Clients come to Rochelle when they are in a tough position and need a staunch ally. She evaluates their case, intimately familiarizes herself with their industries, macro- and micro-operations, goals, and expectations, and presents multiple strategies for reaching the best possible outcomes. Rochelle is not intimidated by the prospect of trial and the hard work it takes to zealously defend her clients in court. Her meticulous preparation, diverse perspective, and ability to effectively communicate separate her from her peers. Her experience in all levels of the judicial system and multi-discipline practice provides clients the benefit and comfort of having one attorney represent them in multiple matters that may arise. Rochelle has secured dismissals, via Motions for Summary Judgment, on behalf of her clients with a substantial success rate, sparing her clients the time and expense of having to go through trial. Rochelle enjoys getting to know her clients, understanding their goals, and collaboratively assisting them with their plans for the future. She has been able to evolve, grow, and become an integral advisor to the companies with which she works. She views issues pragmatically and analyzes the facts and the law from both sides, giving her the ability to develop innovative solutions. She is not afraid to have frank conversations and because she really gets to know her clients, she is able to speak their language and counsel them not only on how to handle the current situation, but how to avoid potential issues in the future. As White and Williams Chief Cultural Engagement Officer, Rochelle collaborates with firm management and established firm committees to develop and implement strategic initiatives focused on increasing the recruitment, retention, and promotion of talented individuals. She also partners with legal industry associations to support and shape initiatives industry wide that increases the feeling of inclusion and belonging. Additionally, she works with clients to develop programs that encourage long-term generational knowledge, active listening, and inclusion programs to make clients more effective in the way they understand their employees and serve the societies in which they operate. Prior to attending law school, Rochelle worked as a Stagiaire for the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. While attending law school, she was an intern for the New Castle County Court of Common Pleas and the Delaware Civil Clinic. Outside of work, Rochelle enjoys raising her 3 children in Delaware and participating in multiple community programs.