Eight RSHC Attorneys Named Leading & Emerging Women Lawyers in Illinois

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, a distinction based on peer nominations across the Chicago legal community.

This year’s honorees include:

• Amy C. Andrews
• Kalia M. Coleman
• Sondra A. Hemeryck
• Patricia Brown Holmes
• Monique B. Howery
• LaVon M. Johns
• Kimberly Paschall
• Abigail L. Peluso

The peer-driven recognition highlights attorneys who demonstrate exceptional skill, leadership, and impact across their practices. Collectively, the RSHC honorees are known for delivering results in complex matters while advancing the profession through mentorship and leadership.

The 2026 list underscores the growing influence of women leading the legal profession in Chicago—and RSHC’s continued role in shaping that future.