Shameka C. Rolla

Shameka Rolla joined Smith Anderson’s Litigation team after graduating from Wake Forest University School of Law where she was a member of the National Trial Team. She serves clients on a wide range of business disputes, including contract and business tort claims.

Shameka enjoys Duke University basketball, live sporting events and travel.

Education

• Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 2020
  • The Order of Barristers
• Duke University, B.A., 2017
  • Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society

Bar & Court Admissions

• North Carolina Bar Association
  • Co-Chair, Young Lawyers Division, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
• North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
• Wake County Bar Association
• Tenth Judicial District Bar

• Defend employers against employment claims, including, without limitation, claims of discrimination, wrongful discharge, and retaliation, and wage and hour claims.
• Conduct internal investigations for employers regarding allegations of workplace misconduct, including, without limitation, claims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
• Represented a software company in federal district court in defending against breach of contract claim involving resale of software and related services and pursued numerous counterclaims; successfully obtained orders denying plaintiff’s requests for TRO and preliminary injunction; case dismissed upon reaching a settlement.
• Successfully obtained a pre-trial dismissal of claims of intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent supervision and retention against corporate clients. 
• Successfully obtained a contested default judgment after oral argument in state court on behalf of client.
• Represented an individual against claims of breach of non-competition agreement, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, and unjust enrichment; successfully defended against motion for TRO; case dismissed upon reaching a settlement.
• Assist clients in responding to third-party subpoenas.