RSHC partner Sandra Musumeci draws on the similarities between parenthood and her time in the courtroom.

RSHC Partner Josh Lee is the featured products liability and mass torts panelist at the June 17 Black In-House Counsel (BIHC) Elevating Black Excellence Regional Summit virtual event. Josh will provide an overview of considerations for high-stakes products liability and mass tort cases as well as explore how changes in technology and the events of 2020 will impact litigation and trials.

RSHC associate Jennifer Steeve reflects on how being a parent has given her perspective, patience, and resilience.

RSHC has been listed in the Chambers USA 2021 directory of leading lawyers and firms across the nation. The directory points to our Government Enforcement, Investigations & White Collar Criminal Defense practice as a ‘Band 2’ provider, among the highest-ranked in the country.

RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes answers five questions about lessons learned during the pandemic.

RSHC’s Bruce Wagman partnered with an elite team from Latham & Watkins, representing the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and other plaintiffs in a groundbreaking lawsuit seeking to permanently remove restrictions on California pet owners’ and veterinarians’ First Amendment rights to use pet telemedicine. This important case asserts that the California state veterinary board limits on telemedicine are unconstitutional and violate the First Amendment.

In their Built In article, "Detect Fraud and Other Misconduct With Data Analytics," Kelly Warner and Andrew Wu report that regulators expect organizations to include a data analytics component in their compliance programs. Moreover, organizations find analytics to be a powerful tool to proactively identify fraud, theft of IP, harassment, and other misconduct. Data analytics can assist in reducing risk and liability for an organization and demonstrate to regulators that a company takes ethics and compliance seriously.

Brenna Woodley co-authored Trade Secret Remedies and the Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine, which appears in the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s 2021 Edition of Intellectual Property Law. The IICLE provides continuing legal education for Illinois attorneys. Brenna’s piece, published on April 20, 2021, discusses the latest developments regarding remedies in cases involving trade secret misappropriation and related claims under state and federal law, including claims under the Illinois Trade Secrets Act and federal Defend Trade Secrets Act.

RSHC legal admin Zeb Hill dedicates her time and expertise to those in need.

RSHC legal admin Adilene Ortiz is busy making a difference with several charitable organizations.

RSHC Paralegal Mark Mioni contributes to the pipeline of diverse legal professionals who will make a difference.

RSHC administrative professional Diane Gordon makes a difference fostering rescued dachshunds.

From serving our country to country life on the ranch, RSHC paralegal Mike Beers makes a difference on the daily.

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila has been recognized by Chambers as “a true diversity and inclusion pioneer for the legal profession.” RSHC has been shortlisted as one of 12 U.S. finalists for the Chambers D&I North America 2021 “Outstanding Firm for Furthering Diversity and Inclusion” award, which aims to recognize a firm that is demonstrating broadly measurable impact in advocating for and implementing an inclusive work environment with originality and deep commitment. The winner will be announced at a June 17 award ceremony.

Bruce Wagman and Erin Gasparka represented Return to Freedom in efforts to stop inhumane and illegal surgeries being performed by the federal government on wild horses. In response to the lawsuit, the Bureau of Land Management has agreed not to begin the controversial and dangerous sterilization surgeries.

Greg Curtner provided commentary on recent arguments in the Supreme Court case that will decide the future of amateurism in college athletics. In his piece "Amateurism Is Not a Horizontal Price Fix," Curtner unpacks what took place during the March 31 arguments, noting that the discussion included a "jumble of half-baked antitrust concepts, polemics rather than facts, and lack of focus on the legitimate issues before the Court."

RSHC Partner Dave Resnicoff will moderate the April 14 panel on measuring effectiveness of global compliance programs at ACI’s Advanced Forum on FCPA & Anti-Corruption for the Life Sciences Industry. A panel of distinguished in-house compliance executives will join Dave to discuss the impact of the DOJ’s June 2020 compliance guidance and perspectives on building compliance programs that withstand government scrutiny.

RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes has been selected to serve on Law360’s 2021 Hospitality Editorial Advisory Board. The nine-member board provides feedback on Law360’s reporting around legal issues impacting the hospitality industry and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage.

RSHC associate Sarah Finch considers the collective journey of women lawyers in history who have made a difference for us all.

The birth of RSHC associate Ariel Schepers Wilson’s daughter inspires her to do more for families in need.