R. Scott Rochelle, Associate

R. Scott Rochelle concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, construction, and school law. In his construction practice, Mr. Rochelle represents utilities and contractors in high-exposure construction and loss claims.  In his school law practice, he takes a proactive stance on his clients' behalf, uses innovative ideas to move disputes toward resolution, and has dealt with a myriad of issues facing today’s education system. His school law practice includes , but is not limited to counseling school districts on labor and conduct issues and compliance with state and federal special education laws.

During law school, Scott served as a law clerk in the Office of the University Counsel at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, where he worked closely with the university’s attorneys on large litigation matters involving civil rights, premises liability, and labor disputes.

In May 2004, Scott earned a Master of Education degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, concentrating on educational policy analysis.  While at the College of Education, Scott served as a Summer Research Opportunities Research Fellow, a Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow, and a Graduate College Fellow, concentrating his research in the complexities of policy analysis within our nation’s education system.

As an undergraduate Scott participated in a year-long study abroad program, where he participated in international student exchanges at La Universidad de La Habana, Cuba and the Peking University in Beijing, China.

Prior to joining Querrey & Harrow, Scott served as a judicial clerk in the Office of the Honorable E. Kenneth Wright, Presiding Judge of the First Municipal District in the Circuit Court of Cook County.  

Memberships

• Illinois State Bar Association
• Chicago Bar Association (Co-Chair Municipal Committee 2007-2008)
• Cook County Bar Association
• Phi Alpha Delta

Community Involvement

• (2008-2009) Board Member - Leaders for Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth, in conjunction with the Chicago Sun Times Judge Marovitz Lend-A-Hand to Youth Program.
• (2007-2009) Committee Co-Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Municipal Practice Committee.
• (2008-2009) Executive Council Member and Special Project Coordinator for the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section.
• (2008-2009) President of Auxiliary Board for the Suzuki-Orff School for Young Musicians.
• (2008-2009) Auxiliary Board member of the Center for Independent Futures. A diverse group of enthusiastic, goal-oriented professionals with passion for supporting individuals with disabilities.

Professional Activities

• Diversity Committee