DUDLEY RICH - Key Persons

A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Adriane has been in active practice in the Virgin Islands since 1977. Her early days on St. Thomas gave Adriane the opportunity to meet and form lasting relationships with the island's multi-cultural and excitingly diverse community members, both within and outside the legal realm. That pattern has continued throughout her professional and personal life in the Territory and beyond. As a youngster, she watched television shows featuring Perry Mason and avidly followed state and national politics. She inherited a love of the legal profession from her father, an attorney, and unlike many who have chosen a similar career only to eventually burn out, her passion has endured over the years and she is still excited to champion the needs of her clients every day. After working as a law clerk in the Virgin Islands Territorial Court, Adriane became a prosecutor in the Office of the Attorney General and later served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Virgin Islands. In private practice since 1979, she co-founded the firm of Dudley Rich LLP, which she describes as much more than a collection of intelligent and experienced individuals working under the same roof; it is, she says, "a true partnership." There is a spirit of cooperation among the attorneys and staff which translates into harmony and a positive outlook. She believes these qualities foster the high level of competence that assures clients receive outstanding legal services. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ (through Lawyers.com) recognize lawyers for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards. In 2020, Adriane received its AV Preeminent™ Rating, the highest possible honor and one that is bestowed on only 10 percent of all attorneys. It is a designation trusted worldwide by buyers and referrers of legal services.

A native of Detroit, Michigan, Carol Ann Rich has been in active practice in the Virgin Islands since 1986. Following a clerkship with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Carol has, for over 30 years, lived and practiced in the Virgin Islands. As a 13-year partner in the law firm of Campbell, Arellano & Rich, Carol specialized in complex commercial litigation, appellate work, bankruptcy, insurance defense and real estate. She then became of counsel to Dudley Clark & Chan, LLP, continuing her focus on commercial litigation. In January, 2012, she co-founded the firm of Dudley Rich LLP. Carol has appeared before every Virgin Islands court, as well as in Federal Bankruptcy courts in the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Delaware and Pittsburgh, and in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Originally from northern Wisconsin, Adam earned his bachelor of science from UW-Whitewater in 2008, graduating magna cum laude. During that time, Adam participated in the National Student Exchange and studied at University of the Virgin Islands for three semesters. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law in Washington, DC in 2008, graduating cum laude. After graduation, he returned to the Virgin Islands to work as an attorney in private practice where he specialized in personal injury litigation and criminal defense, establishing himself as a preeminent defense attorney. In 2015, Adam had the remarkable opportunity to leave private practice and expand his legal knowledge and education while working as an appellate law clerk to the Honorable Ive Arlington Swan at the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands. During his clerkship, Adam analyzed issues of first impression in the Virgin Islands judiciary and drafted bench memos and opinions for both civil and criminal cases.

Job Titles:

• Member of the Virgin Islands Bar Association

Originally from upstate New York, Malorie Winne Diaz earned her undergraduate degree from Ithaca College in 2008. Fluent in Spanish, she spent two years teaching English (both written and spoken) in Barcelona, Spain. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Roger Williams University School of Law in Rhode Island. After graduation, she had the good fortune to relocate to St. Thomas to work as an appellate law clerk to the Honorable Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge at the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands. During her time at the court, she drafted bench memos and opinions for both civil and criminal cases, and analyzed issues of first impression in the Virgin Islands judiciary. Malorie joined Dudley Rich LLP in January 2017. She has contributed greatly to the work of the firm and achieved partnership status in December 2021. Malorie is an active member of the Virgin Islands Bar Association, is a member of the Moot Court committee and serves as Chair of the Young Lawyers Committee. She was honored to receive the 2018 VI Bar President's Award for her significant work on behalf of the legal community, and in 2017 she received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett for providing disaster legal services in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Malorie enjoys being a part of the community and volunteers at many local events. Her civic affiliations include serving as a Trustee on the All Saints Cathedral School's Board, as a member of My Brother's Workshop's Fundraising Committee, and she is a dance coach for SPARKS' (Students Promoting Awareness. Responsibility, Knowledge and Service) production of Dancing with the V.I. Stars.