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RSHC Partners Patricia Brown Holmes and Alan King Honored as Notable Black Executives
RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes and Labor & Employment Practice Chair Alan King are among the prominent business and community leaders honored by Crain’s Chicago Business this week as Notable Black Leaders and Executives. Crain’s editors selected 71 Chicagoans who have not only reached prominent places in their own professions but have, this year, “seized the moment” of reckoning over systemic racism following the murder of George Floyd and redoubled their efforts to contribute to the Black community through service and philanthropy.Full story: RSHC Partners Patricia Brown Holmes and Alan King Honored as Notable Black Executives -
RSHC Ranked in 2022 “Best Law Firms”
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila has been ranked in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list nationally in three practice areas and regionally in nine practice areas for our professional excellence, quality of legal practice, and breadth of legal expertise.Full story: RSHC Ranked in 2022 “Best Law Firms” -
RSHC Recognized as “Litigation Leader” by BTI Consulting Group in Three Different Practice Areas
RSHC was a named a 2022 Litigation Leader in three different practice areas: Class Actions, Complex Commercial Litigation, and Product Liability by the legal industry consultant BTI Consulting Group. The annual recognition evaluates law firms from across the country for their prowess in handling these key areas litigation and their excellence in client service.Full story: RSHC Recognized as “Litigation Leader” by BTI Consulting Group in Three Different Practice Areas -
RSHC Selected for 2021 Chicago Committee Diversity Award
At the November 11 Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firm’s Annual Meeting, Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila will receive the 2021 Commitment & Investment Award recognizing the firm’s accomplishments in diverse attorney recruitment and retention.Full story: RSHC Selected for 2021 Chicago Committee Diversity Award -
Sarah Finch Selected JTB 5 Under 40
Litigation associate Sarah Finch has been selected Just The Beginning – A Pipeline Organization’s 5 Under 40 honoree for her dedication to the advancement of diversity in the legal field. Sarah will be recognized at the October 14 JTB “Light the Spark” Celebration and Annual Fundraiser.Full story: Sarah Finch Selected JTB 5 Under 40 -
Congratulations to Managing Partner of the Year, RSHC Founding Partner Patricia Brown Holmes!
Recognizing leaders who are excellent "business strategists, complex problem-solvers and, of course, great lawyers," the WIPL awards also spotlight women who are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal industry.Full story: Congratulations to Managing Partner of the Year, RSHC Founding Partner Patricia Brown Holmes! -
Eli Litoff and Brian Watson Named Crain’s Notable Rising Stars in Law 2021
RSHC is proud to share Eli Litoff and Brian Watson’s inclusion in the inaugural class of Crain’s Notable Rising Stars in Law. Eli and Brian serve as leaders within and outside the firm and have made notable impacts in the field of law.Full story: Eli Litoff and Brian Watson Named Crain’s Notable Rising Stars in Law 2021 -
RSHC Named to Exelon’s 2021 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Honor Roll
RSHC is honored to be named to Exelon’s 2021 DEI Honor Roll and recognized as a legal business partner advancing shared values and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Full story: RSHC Named to Exelon’s 2021 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Honor Roll -
Patricia Brown Holmes Honored by Corporate Counsel as ‘Managing Partner of the Year’
RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes is being honored as a “Managing Partner of the Year” by the Corporate Counsel’s annual Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards program. These awards honor general counsel, in-house leaders and law firm partners who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law. In recognizing Judge Holmes, the WIPL selection committee noted her role in shaping RSHC’s culture and designing explicit policies that ensure accountability on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Under her leadership, the firm has been recognized by Chambers as “a true diversity and inclusion pioneer for the profession” and was recently noted in Law360’s Diversity Snapshot Report for having one of industry’s the most diverse equity partnerships.Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes Honored by Corporate Counsel as ‘Managing Partner of the Year’ -
14 RSHC Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Congratulations to 14 RSHC attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, recognizing associates and other lawyers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.Full story: 14 RSHC Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch -
13 RSHC Partners Named to 2022 Best Lawyers® List
Congratulations to 13 RSHC partners recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© in 11 areas of practice and in three geographic regions. The Best Lawyers list was first published in 1983 and is universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.Full story: 13 RSHC Partners Named to 2022 Best Lawyers® List -
RSHC Featured in Chambers D&I North America Report 2021
As a named Chambers D&I Awards finalist and noted as “a true diversity and inclusion pioneer for the profession,” RSHC is honored to contribute a Case Study to the tenth annual Chambers Diversity & Inclusion North America Report 2021. This best practice guide features innovative and supportive initiatives that further racial inclusion in the workplace, demonstrate measurable progress, and broaden the cultural shift.Full story: RSHC Featured in Chambers D&I North America Report 2021 -
Ariel Wilson and Greg Curtner Named 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers
We are pleased to announce that RSHC attorney Ariel Wilson has been selected as a 2021 Michigan Rising Star in General Litigation for 3 consecutive years, and Partner Greg Curtner has been selected as a 2021 Michigan Super Lawyer in Antitrust Litigation for 16 consecutive years.Full story: Ariel Wilson and Greg Curtner Named 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers -
Louis Klapp Named Crain’s 2021 Notable LGBTQ Executive
We are delighted to share that RSHC Partner Louis Klapp has been named a 2021 Notable LGBTQ Executive by Crain’s Chicago Business for his significant contributions in the legal industry and his pro bono practice advancing LGBTQ and civil rights. In addition to his active intellectual property litigation practice, Louis sits on the firm’s Recruiting and Development Committee, and he supervises the RSHC Summer Institute Program, which promotes the development of diverse college students. Join us in congratulating Louis!Full story: Louis Klapp Named Crain’s 2021 Notable LGBTQ Executive -
Meghan McMeel, Steve Hankins, Jeff Williams, and Bruce Wagman Named 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers
RSHC congratulates San Francisco Partner Meghan McMeel on her selection as a 2021 Northern California Rising Star, and Partners Steve Hankins, Jeff Williams, and Of Counsel Bruce Wagman on their selection as 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers and Rising Stars are highly regarded by their peers for professional achievement and excellence in the practice of law. Super Lawyers represent five percent of the attorneys in the state, and Rising Stars represent 2.5 percent of the attorneys in the state.Full story: Meghan McMeel, Steve Hankins, Jeff Williams, and Bruce Wagman Named 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers