RSHC Partner Kalia Coleman is speaking on the panel, “Through the Looking Glass: Emerging Trends and Practices in the Digital Space,” at the June 23, GIR Live: Chicago 2022.

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) is proud to be recognized by Chambers & Partners as one of the nation’s top law firms. In this year’s Chambers USA Directory, the firm has once again been ranked as a leader in Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations. The firm was also recognized, for the first time, for outstanding work in General Commercial Litigation.

Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes was recently honored with the “Beyond in Big Law” Award, given by the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc. (BWLA). This award recognizes an attorney who has made an impact on the legal profession by blazing a new trail. Patricia is the first African American woman to manage and have her name on the door of a major law firm that is not women- or minority-owned. She has dedicated her career to mentoring and creating opportunities for up-and-coming lawyers.

In "Practicing Animal Law – Applying Professional Ethics While Dealing with Immoral and Unethical Conduct" Bruce Wagman outlines the benefits of using the legal requirement to act ethically to give yourself the ability to maintain integrity and professionalism.

Reflecting on her recent transition from the U.S. Attorney’s Office to her role as a partner with RSHC, Kalia Coleman describes her deep sense of duty to her clients in a new Lawyer Limelight profile for Lawdragon.

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized for delivering superior client service. BTI Consulting Group recently published its list of Midsize Client Service Masters, naming RSHC as among 50 midsize firms noted by business clients for delivering an outstanding personal and customized client experience.

RSHC’s “Black Lawyers Make a Difference” continues with HUSL alum Jamal Muhammad.

RSHC Partner Kalia Coleman is speaking on the panel, “PFAS: Navigating the Water Twenty Years Later,” at the April 7-9 30th Annual ABA Toxic Torts & Environmental Law Conference 2022.

The National Football League announced the formation of a new Diversity Advisory Committee on March 28, bringing together experienced leaders from across industries, including RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes, to advise the league on diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring and promotion.

Five RSHC attorneys have been selected by the editors of Law360 to serve on the editorial boards that will provide feedback on the publication’s coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage of specific areas of legal practice and law firm management.

Bob Riley is a faculty member and speaker for the virtual March 29 Tenth Annual Chicago Legal Market Conference 2022 hosted by Sandpiper Partners.

On March 16, RSHC Partner Jake Kahn will join other leading industry professionals on a panel presented by the CBA's Futures and Derivatives Law Committee: "To SEF or Not to SEF, That is the Question."

In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth RSHC spotlights Counsel Monique Howery. She focuses her practice on business disputes and litigation and is a advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession.

In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth RSHC spotlights Associate Jasmine Morton. Jasmine is a former prosecutor for the Illinois Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor. She focuses her practice on complex civil litigation and has experience in both criminal and civil practice.

RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes will be a co-panelist at the March 3 ABA White Collar Crime Institute discussing “The Impact of Environmental, Social and Governance Issues on White Collar Enforcement” to be held at the San Francisco Hilton, Union Square.

RSHC Partner Joe Cancila is delighted to serve as a new member of the Chicago State Foundation (CSF) Board of Directors. CSF Directors are trusted advisors helping to guide the Foundation’s work and advance the interests and welfare of Chicago State University.

RSHC proudly congratulates Joe Cancila on his two-time selection as a BTI Client Service All-Star 2022 (MVP), a high honor that can only be given by a client. In 2020 and 2022, Joe has been singled out and recognized for delivering exceptional client service.

Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth RSHC spotlights Partner Kalia Coleman. Kalia is a former federal prosecutor, has led high-stakes criminal investigations, and has litigated in local, state, federal, and appellate levels.

We are proud to announce 11 RSHC attorneys have been selected to the 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers and 2022 Illinois Rising Stars lists. RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes has received the Top 10 Illinois Super Lawyers distinction. For more than decade, Patricia Brown Holmes has been ranked a Top 50 Women Super Lawyer. Both Ron Safer and Patricia Brown Holmes have been recognized as Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers.