RSHC Expands Litigation & White Collar Bench with Addition of Former Federal Prosecutor Jason Julien
CHICAGO — Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) announced today that former federal prosecutor Jason Julien has joined the firm as a partner in its Commercial Disputes & Litigation and White Collar, Investigations & Compliance practices. Julien becomes the eighth former federal prosecutor among the firm’s partnership ranks, further strengthening RSHC’s growing national litigation profile.
Julien brings deep trial experience, sharp investigative instincts, and a commanding courtroom presence developed during his tenure as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, where he most recently served as Deputy Chief of the Violent Crimes Section.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jason to RSHC,” said Patricia Brown Holmes, RSHC Managing Partner. “He joins two rapidly expanding practice groups with a powerhouse team of seasoned litigators. His arrival underscores our strategic focus on meeting clients’ increasingly complex needs and nurturing top-tier legal talent.”
Rodney Perry, leader of the Commercial Disputes & Litigation team, called Julien “a highly regarded litigator with exceptional trial skills and legal acumen.”
“He has a well‑earned reputation as a fierce and effective trial lawyer,” added Matt Crowl, leader of the White Collar, Investigations & Compliance team. “Jason is a tremendous addition to our dynamic and growing practice.”
Julien said he is “beyond excited” to join RSHC. “This is an exceptional firm filled with elite trial lawyers, litigators, and former federal prosecutors. Most importantly, it’s a place where outstanding people collaborate to solve clients’ most pressing challenges. I’m proud to join this team.”
Julien holds an undergraduate degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and a law degree from Washington University School of Law.
RSHC’s commercial litigation and white collar practices continue to earn national recognition, with recent rankings in Chambers USA 2025, the 2026 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® ‘Best Law Firms’ list, and a BTI Client Service A-Team 2025 designation.
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