Shelby A. Rampolo
Senior Attorney
Shelby A. Rampolo is a senior attorney in Dykema’s Detroit office who focuses on commercial litigation, government investigations, and political compliance. Shelby combines her litigation experience, investigative capabilities, and knowledge of government ethics and political law requirements to help clients navigate complex legal challenges.
In her commercial litigation practice, Shelby represents clients in state and federal courts and arbitration proceedings involving noncompete and confidentiality agreements, breach of contract, and trade secret misappropriation. She works closely with clients to develop litigation strategies, build the factual record, and protect their business interests. Her experience includes seeking temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, preparing dispositive motions, managing discovery, taking depositions, arguing discovery motions, and preparing cases for trial.
Shelby also helps corporate and individual clients respond to government investigations involving fraud and public corruption. She manages subpoena compliance, conducts internal investigations, and develops defense strategies. Her experience includes representing witnesses and Members of Congress in investigations before the House Committee on Ethics.
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- The George Washington University Law School, J.D.,
summa cum laude, Order of the Coif
- Michigan State University, James Madison College, B.A.
- The George Washington University Law School, J.D.,
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Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Michigan
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Named to Best Lawyers’ “Ones to Watch” list for Commercial Litigation, 2024–2027
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Recognized among the Bar Association of the District of Columbia’s Young Lawyers of the Year as an Associate Coordinator of Legal Aid DC’s Making Justice Real Campaign, 2025
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Recipient of the D.C. Bar’s Laura N. Rinaldi Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award, 2023
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