RSHC news

Paving the path for women in law. RSHC is proud to announce that Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes has been named to Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Top Women Lawyers.

The Best Lawyers® Women in Law Spring 2026 edition has recognized nine standout attorneys from RSHC as Women in the Law and Ones to Watch, spotlighting their excellence in legal practice.

Eight attorneys from Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) have been named to Chicago Lawyer Magazine’s 2026 list of Leading & Emerging Women Lawyers in Illinois.

RSHC has been recognized as one of the BTI Associate Satisfaction S‑Listers 2026, honoring law firms that stand out in the areas that matter most to associates.

RSHC is pleased to announce that Kalia M. Coleman, LaVon M. Johns, and Shaun Zhang have been selected to serve on Law360’s 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards, recognizing their experience, insight, and leadership within the legal profession.

Steve Hankins has been noted by his peers to become a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.

Corporate counsel has spoken, and Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila is listening. The firm has been named to the BTI Super Listener A‑Team 2026, a new, elite ranking spotlighting the law firms' clients say do business development best.

RSHC has honored Rodney (Rod) Perry and Megan McAdam with its 2025 Pro Bono Award, recognizing their standout commitment to expanding access to justice.

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) is proud to announce that the firm has been named the 2026 Illinois Firm of the Year by Benchmark Litigation, one of the most respected authorities on leading litigation practices across North America.

RSHC continues to champion equity by transforming the legal landscape of women in law. Crain’s Chicago Business has announced its prestigious list of 2026 Notable Women in Law, and among this year’s distinguished honorees are RSHC’s Patricia Brown Holmes and LaVon M. Johns.

Illinois Super Lawyers and Illinois Rising Stars have recognized 21 attorneys from Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) on its 2026 list reserved for top legal practitioners across the state.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Matters! Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) is proud to announce that three of our attorneys have been selected for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) 2026 leadership development programs.

RSHC is proud to celebrate Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes, who has once again been honored in Lawdragon’s prestigious “Top 500 Lawyers in America” list.

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) is proud to announce the promotion of four outstanding attorneys to its partnership, effective January 1, 2026.

Congratulations to Partner Monique B. Howery on being named a 2025 Women in Law: Leaders in Learning recipient!