On August 16, RSHC Partner Kate Stimeling will moderate a panel presented by the BASF Litigation Section for CLE Credit. “Civil Discovery, expanding court access and reducing costs of discovery."

RSHC is proud to be ranked in Vault’s 2023 Top 150 Under 150 list of leading U.S. midsize law firms recognized for delivering top-notch service and big results. Vault’s editorial and research teams follow a rigorous process to assess firms for prestige, quality of life, and professional growth opportunities.

Recently, McDonald’s Corporation announced Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) as one of the winners of its Legal Department’s 2022 EMPOWER Award in the inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report (DEI). RSHC shares McDonald’s core values and demonstrates an innovative and strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Through their work to embed and operationalize the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion into how they manage their organizations, RSHC, along with the other winning firm have gone above and beyond to create and drive meaningful change.

RSHC has been named a top law firm in Law360's Diversity Snapshot Report, yet again, for outpacing peer firms and having one of the most diverse equity partnerships. RSHC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is real and demonstrable.

Law360’s annual Diversity Snapshot Report has recognized RSHC as a Top law firm for the most diverse attorney workforce nationwide for firms with 100 or fewer attorneys. RSHC was a named one of Law360’s top firms for diversity in 2021 and is honored to be recognized again for 2022.

RSHC’s Bruce Wagman discusses his decision to found a chimpanzee sanctuary called Project Chimps, providing a lifetime home for the chimps, funding, the importance of Phase 2, and how you can help.

RSHC Partner Keyonn Pope discusses his wide-ranging practice focus on intellectual property, commercial disputes, entertainment, and media. Keyonn also reflects on how he stays on the cutting edge of entertainment and tech while still having time to serve the community in a new Lawyer Limelight profile for Lawdragon.

Congratulations to RSHC Partner Ronald Safer on his induction into the Lawdragon Hall of Fame along with fellow Class of 2022 inductees U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.

RSHC congratulates San Francisco associate Andrew Wu on his selection as a 2022 Northern California Rising Star, and Partners Steve Hankins, Jeff Williams, and Of Counsel Bruce Wagman on their selection as 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers.

RSHC congratulates Partner Steve Hankins on his selection as a leading intellectual property practitioner by the Managing Intellectual Property publication. Steve was named a 2022 IP Star and recognized for success in patent law.

RSHC congratulates Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes on her selection for the highly competitive Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) Rainmakers Award for 2022. Joining this elite group of just 15 exceptional attorneys, Holmes was chosen for her standout book of business exceeding $5 million annually and her significant contributions to the Chicago and legal-industry community.

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.