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Stacy Rocheleau

Profile:
Volunteer Involvement: I feel very strongly about being involved in my community. I am dedicated to the education of local families about the dangers of child abuse. I serve on the board of directors for Nevada Child Abuse Prevention, a non-profit organization committed to ending the generational cycle of child abuse. I am also volunteer my time to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation. In addition, I sit on the board of directors for the Women of Distinction Foundation, a newly-established foundation formed to assist women business owners in furthering their businesses with a micro-loan program. Through the foundation, the micro-loans will be an invaluable way for women business owners to expand or start-up businesses that otherwise may have fallen short of the total funds necessary to operate. Professionally, I am committed to furthering the honest and ethical practice of law and business in Southern Nevada. I am a member of the Clark County Bar Association, the Clark County Pro Bono Project and
Profession: I am the founding partner of Rocheleau Law Group. As an attorney, the focus of the firm is primarily on domestic issues and family law.
Education: I graduated from Whittier College in 1991 with a bachelor
Children: I have three daughters, Jessica, age 5 and twins Jenna and Jordan age 7.

Fun Q & A with our Spotlight Mom:

Personal:

What phrase or motto do you live by?

I believe that our disposition and attitude has a profound effect on our lives, and that what you give out, you will receive back ten-fold. I live by what Buddha said thousands of years ago,

Inspiration:

I am inspired by my family. I want to make Southern Nevada a place that we can be proud to call home, and to give back to the community that has given us so much. I strive to make this a more positive place for my daughters to live everyday.

If you could teach your kids one thing and have it impact them, what would it be?

The golden rule. It is so important for kids to learn to treat others only in ways that they would like to be treated, in every situation. Despite this basic tenet of most religions, it is not uniformly applied, if at all. What a wonderful world this would be if we all practiced that!!

How do you measure success?

I measure success through happiness. The happiness of my family, my clients, my friends, colleagues and staff is more important to me than money in the bank.

Proudest Moment:

My proudest moment was the birth of my girls. I could never have imagined the unconditional love that I have for my daughters, and the joy they bring me.

Biggest Challenge:

Marriage has been one of the biggest challenges.

Wildest Dream:

I have always been fascinated and intrigued by different cultures. In my wildest dreams I would take my family and live in a different country every year, learning the language and the customs.

Sport/Exercise Program:

Health is very important to me. The majority of diseases and health problems in America are due to an overweight society. Heart disease is the number one killer of women, and breast cancer runs in my family (my aunt was diagnosed at 32 and died at 36). I strive to maintain a consistent exercise program, which typically entails working out at the gym at 4:30 a.m.

Where did you grow up:

I grew right here in Henderson, and attended public schools.

How many siblings:

I am the oldest of three siblings: two sisters and a brother.

First Job:

My first job was a video sales clerk at Horizon video in Henderson (there were no Blockbusters around back then!). I made $4.00 an hour, and I felt rich because my friends were making $3.35!

Childhood Ambition:

Growing up I wanted to be a doctor, until I realized that I couldn't.

Favorites:

Favorite Local Restaurant:

I love seafood. My favorite restaurant in Henderson is Kings Fish House.

Favorite Coffee Spot:

Nothing beats Starbucks.

Favorite Soundtrack/song:

My favorite soundtrack is from the movie Top Gun.

Favorite Movie:

I fell in love with the movie Beaches the first time I saw it, and it is still one of my favorites.

Favorite TV Show:

Two and Half Men

Retreat:

Miraval is the ultimate retreat. My sister and I get a group of girls together every year and go there for Mother's Day.

Last Book You Read:

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle.

Indulgence:

Ben & Jerry's

Tell us about a product or item that you can't live without as a parent

My babysitter!!

Your Perfect Day:

I love waking up before my family and enjoying a cup of coffee outside on a beautiful morning watching the sun rise. It is a great way to start any day.

Other:

[Business Owners] What motivated you to start your business?

I was motivated to start my own business because I new it would give me freedom to practice in a client focused environment. I founded Rocheleau Law Group which takes on fewer cases so that we can be available to our clients, which allows us to return phone calls promptly, and also to focus more time on researching into legal issues and providing unmatched superior service to each of our clients. Having this new firm and the new direction also allows me to work directly with each client and offer lower upfront retainers and reduced hourly rates.

[Business Owners] What is the hardest part about owning your own business?

There are only 24 hours in a day.

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