Quick Info

ProfessionLawyer
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth01/03/1985
Age41 years
BirthplaceLondon, England

Latest News about Joelle Rich

19/05/2026

Schillings highlighted Joelle Rich in a firm post about proactive reputation strategies, describing her approach to helping families build resilience and shape a more accurate public narrative. The post framed her work as part of the firm’s broader focus on privacy and reputation management in an era of misinformation and AI-driven risk.

01/01/2025

Spear’s included Joelle Rich in its 2025 Reputation & Privacy Lawyers index as one of Schillings’ recognised partners. The listing reflects her established profile in reputation and privacy law and her continued prominence in the field.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameJoelle Rashti

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorLight Grey
Hair ColorMedium Brown (with blonde highlights)

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNorth London Collegiate School, Edgware, England
College/University
  • University of Birmingham, England (2003-2006)
  • BPP Law School, London, England (2006-2007)
Educational Qualification
  • A degree in law at University of Birmingham, England (2003-2006)
  • Specialization in Media and Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Commercial and Private Acquisitions at BPP Law School, London, England (2006-2007)
ReligionJudaism

Personal Life

Marital StatusEstranged

Relationships & More

Marriage Date2011
Marriage DestinationFlorence, Italy
Affairs/Boyfriends
  • Name: Johnny Depp Period: (September 2022 - November 2022) Status: Rumored

Family

SpouseJonathan Rich (corporate financer)
Children2

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Silver award for the ‘Future Leader the Year’ — Citywealth Future Leaders, November 2021
  • Finalist for ‘Future Leader in Private Client Services’ — Spear’s Wealth Management Awards, October 2021
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star 2015 – Defamation / Privacy — Super Lawyers Index, December 2015
  • Spears Defamation and Reputation Lawyer 2014 — Spears, January 2014
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star 2014 – Defamation — Super Lawyers Index, January 2014
  • Recognised in the Spear’s 500 Best Reputation & Privacy Lawyers Index for 2025[2]

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. A partner at Schillings, an international law firm
2. Provided legal representation to Johnny Depp in his 2020 U.K. libel trial
3. Represented Meghan Markle in a 2021 lawsuit against the Mail on Sunday publishers
4. Specializes in cases involving defamatory content in print, online, and social media
5. Received media scrutiny in 2022 for alleged relationship with Johnny Depp
6. Leads Schillings’ Privacy by Design consultation process to help clients limit exposure using pro-active, intelligence-led measures
7. Protects clients during public crises including smear campaigns using online platforms and AI, and blackmail and extortion attempts
8. Before joining Schillings in 2011, worked as a Solicitor at the law firm DLA Piper in London, where she focused on intellectual property, media, and sports litigation
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