Staff Attorney

Clarissa Chenoweth, Esquire

Clarissa joins Delaware ADR with nearly fifteen years of experience representing and advising businesses in complex litigation and corporate matters. Most recently, she served as in-house litigation counsel at a Fortune 200 company. Her experience as in-house counsel provides Clarissa with a unique perspective on the practical, strategic, and business considerations that shape commercial disputes, as well as insights into overcoming the challenges companies confront during the ADR process.

Prior to going in-house, Clarissa practiced at a prominent Delaware law firm where she focused on employment disputes, complex commercial litigation and corporate matters. She began her legal career as the Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Joseph R. Slights, III and the Honorable Charles E. Butler of the Delaware Superior Court.

Clarissa earned her law degree from Duquesne University School of Law and her undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware. By appointment of the Supreme Court of Delaware, Clarissa serves on the Board of the Delaware Bar Foundation and has served as Board Secretary for most of her tenure. She also serves as Treasurer of the Terry Carey American Inn of Court.