Rochelle Spandorf

Partner

I am not a dabbler. My peers identify me as one of the leading "Global Elite Thought Leaders" in franchising. My clients agree.

Shelley's No Dabbler Details

Hometown: Roslyn, N.Y.

What’s your sweet spot as it relates to this industry?
Distribution counseling and franchise law.

What was your favorite food as a kid?
Ice cream.

If you couldn’t be a lawyer, what would you be?
An artist.

Why is food/bev/ag your chosen industry?
I love to eat.

What book or song inspires you the most, and why?
“Don’t Stop” by Fleetwood Mac (thinking about tomorrow).

What is your favorite food travel destination, and why?
Italy: fabulous cycling, food and wine.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
No limits; I am curious about exploring most places in the world; next destination is cycling across France.

Admitted to Practice

California
New York

Education

J.D., Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
New York University School of Law
B.S., Cornell University, 1973, with distinction

Memberships & Affiliations

- Commissioner, Franchise and Distribution Law Advisory Commission, State Bar of California, 2009-2012
- Co-chair, Los Angeles Business Franchise Network, 2009-2013
- Southern California Women's Franchise Network, 2006-2008
- Board of Editors, Franchising Business & Law Alert
- Franchise Law Certification Committee, California Board of Legal Specialization, 2005-2007
- Chair, Franchise Law Committee, Business Law Section, California State Bar, 1987-1988; 2001-2002
- Chair, Forum on Franchising, 1995-1997; Member, Governing Committee, 1992-1999 – American Bar Association
- Executive Committee, California State Bar, 1990-1993
- Board of Trustees, Los Angeles/Orange County Chapter, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Professional Recognition

- Named one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" by Chambers USA in Franchising (Nationwide), 2007-2024; Received "Band 1," 2021-2024
- Named "Lawyer of the Year" in Franchise Law (Los Angeles), Best Lawyers, 2022
- Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in Franchise Law by Best Lawyers, 2008-present
- Selected to "Southern California Super Lawyers," Thomson Reuters, 2004-2007, 2010-2022
- Selected as a "Thought Leader" in Franchise Law by Who's Who Legal, 2024
- Named one of 13 U.S. "Thought Leaders: Global Elite" in Franchise Law by Who's Who Legal, 2020
- Named one of 10 U.S. "Thought Leaders: Global Elite" in Franchise Law by Who's Who Legal, 2017, 2019
- Named one of the 10 "Most Highly Regarded Individuals" in Franchise Law internationally by Who's Who Legal, 2013
- Certified Specialist in Franchise and Distribution Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, 2009
- Selected to the International Who's Who of Franchise Lawyers, 2003-present
- Selected by Best Lawyers as Los Angeles' "Lawyer of the Year" in Franchise Law, 2017
- Selected as a "Franchise Times Legal Eagle" by Franchise Times Magazine, 2011-present

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