Jackalyn A. Olinger Rochelle

Partner Jackalyn (“Jackie”) Olinger Rochelle has dedicated her career to the effective and conscientious representation of individuals and families affected by asbestos-related diseases. She has over 17 years of experience and leadership handling matters for people all over the country whose lives have been impacted by the carcinogen asbestos. She sees cases through from intake to trial, and has secured millions of dollars in settlements and awards for her clients and their families. 

Jackie continues her advocacy outside of the courtroom by volunteering with various organizations to help protect the civil justice system and the vulnerable in our communities, including in leadership positions within the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, where she is a member of its Board of Governors.

Jackie also serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, an organization dedicated to ensuring every foster child in the St. Louis region has a safe, loving home.

Jackie is a frequent presenter around the country for attorney continuing legal education classes and was an adjunct professor at the Washington University School of Law.

Jackie's work has been recognized by numerous organizations, including being ranked as a Best Lawyer in America and winning awards from the American Association for Justice, Missouri Lawyers Media, and more.  

Awards & Accolades

• Best Lawyers in America, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Webster Groves, MO (2024 and 2025) 
• Litigation Practitioner Award, Missouri Lawyers Media’s Women’s Justice Awards (2023)
• National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Civil Plaintiffs Lawyers (2022-23)
• American Association for Justice, President’s Distinguished Service Award (2012, 2021, 2022)
• American Association for Justice, President’s Certificate of Recognition (2021)
• Missouri Lawyers Media, Women’s Justice Awards, Litigator of the Year Award Nominee (2020)
• American Association for Justice, Minority Caucus Stalwart Award (2017)
• American Association for Justice, New Lawyer’s Division Above & Beyond Award (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016)
• Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition, Volunteer of the Year Award (2014)
• Saint Louis University School of Law, Black Law Students Association, Outstanding Attorney Award (2008)

Government Service / Previous Employment

• Adjunct Professor, Washington University School of Law, 2008 – 2015

News & Insights

• Boxing In Obstructionist Witnesses During Depositions, Written and Presented at the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association’s 57^th Annual Institute, Indianapolis, IN, November 2021
• Legal Group AAJ Recruits 1,000 “Incredibly Energized” Poll Volunteers, Law.com, October 16, 2020.
• Plaintiffs’ Advocate, The National Jurist, February 2008, Vol. 17, No. 5.
• The Purveyors of Doubt Science, Written and Presented at the American Association for Justice Asbestos Litigation Group Education Program, Los Angeles, CA, July 2016
• Multigenerational Workforce CLE, Group Leader for the American Association for Justice General Education Program, Boca Raton, FL, February 2016
• Mediation Techniques – There is More than One Way to Win, Written and Presented for the American Association for Justice New Lawyers Division & Stalwarts Education Program, Montreal, Canada, July 2015
• Asbestos in Minority Lungs, Written and Presented for the American Association for Justice Minority Caucus Education Program, Vancouver, Canada, July 2010
• Looking Ahead to Jury Selection, Written and Presented for the American Association for Justice New Lawyers Division Education Program, Vancouver, Canada, July 2010
• Your First Trial – Secrets for Success, Written and Presented for the American Association for Justice Law Schools Committee, Vancouver, Canada, July 2010
• Moderator – Various Education Programs, 2008 – Present
• Interview: Plaintiffs’ Advocate, The National Jurist, February 2008, Vol. 17, No. 5.

Community and Professional Activities

Leadership Positions

• Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Board of Governors
• American Association for Justice
  • Executive Committee
  • Board of Governors
  • Diversity & Inclusion Committee - Chair
  • Voter Protection Committee – Co-Chair
  • Minority Caucus (2012 – 2013 - Chair)
  • New Lawyers Division (2011 – 2012 - Chair)
• Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition
  • President, Board of Governors
  • President, Board of Directors (2022 - Present)
  • Member, Board of Directors (2015-2021)
  • President, Junior Board of Directors (2012 – 2015)
  • Hope in a Handbag™ Annual Charity Fundraiser
    • Steering Committee (2010 – Present)
    • Event Co-Chair (2008 – 2010)

Legal Associations - Participation & Memberships

• American Association for Justice (2005 – Present): Women’s Caucus, Minority Caucus, New Lawyers Division, Asbestos Litigation Group, Public Affairs Committee, National Finance Committee, Convention Planning Committee, Public Affairs Committee, Committee on the Judiciary, Compliance Committee, PAC Trustees Task Force
• National Bar Association (Member, 2005 – Present)
• Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (Member, 2004 – Present)
• Missouri Bar Association (Member, 2005 – Present)
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (Member, 2009 – Present)
• Illinois State Bar Association (Member, 2005 – Present)
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Member, 2005 – Present)
• Mound City Bar Association (Member, 2004 – Present)
• National Civil Justice Institute (Member, 2016 – Present)
• Louis Office of Veterans Affairs Homeless – Disadvantaged Veterans Pro Bono Project, Legal Advocate (2007 – 2009)
• Madison County Circuit Court, Guardian Ad Litem (2008)