Robert Rochelle
Robert Rochelle | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office 1982 – January 8, 2003 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 25, 1945 |
| Alma mater | Middle Tennessee State University University of Tennessee College of Law |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
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.
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.
Legal career
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]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Bob Rochelle's Biography PrintTrack This Politician". Votesmart.org. Project Vote Smart. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- ^ a b "Rozell joins Rochelle, McCulloch & Aulds". Lebanon Democrat. August 29, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2017.