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Congratulations to Managing Partner of the Year, RSHC Founding Partner Patricia Brown Holmes!
Recognizing leaders who are excellent "business strategists, complex problem-solvers and, of course, great lawyers," the WIPL awards also spotlight women who are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal industry.Full story: Congratulations to Managing Partner of the Year, RSHC Founding Partner Patricia Brown Holmes! -
Patricia Brown Holmes and Rachel Sifuentes Publish an Article on Diversity in the ADR Process in Best Lawyers
In "Neutral Shift," published in the second annual Best Lawyers in the Midwest edition, Patricia Brown Holmes and Rachel Sifuentes explain why diversifying the pool of neutrals is the first step toward improving inclusion in the alternative dispute resolution process.Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes and Rachel Sifuentes Publish an Article on Diversity in the ADR Process in Best Lawyers -
Dave Resnicoff Presents on “Demystifying Third-Party Monitorships” for AHLA’s Speaking of Health Law Podcast with BRG’s Rob Cepielik
RSHC Partner Dave Resnicoff discussed challenges and best practices for monitorships as part of civil and criminal law enforcement resolutions on the American Health Law Association’s (AHLA) September podcast “Speaking of Health Law” with co-presenter Rob Cepielik of BRG. Dave and Rob discussed the potential risks and value of monitorships, and tips for successful implementation, such as the importance of developing a “partnership” and alignment with all stakeholders; the key components of any work plan; differences when the monitor is an accountant or an attorney; the challenges of a dual reporting relationship; and responses to discovery of potential new violations of law.Full story: Dave Resnicoff Presents on “Demystifying Third-Party Monitorships” for AHLA’s Speaking of Health Law Podcast with BRG’s Rob Cepielik -
Patricia Brown Holmes Speaker at Garret and CCI Corporate Social Conscience Program
Patricia Brown Holmes will be speaking at the September 22-24 Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s Corporate Social Conscience virtual event. Prominent speakers who help shape the current legal markets will discuss corporate and securities law including M&A, corporate governance, and SEC updates.Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes Speaker at Garret and CCI Corporate Social Conscience Program -
Former Federal Prosecutor Abigail Peluso Joins RSHC
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) welcomes new partner Abigail Peluso to our Government Enforcement, Investigations & White Collar Criminal Defense practice. Peluso joins the firm following eleven years with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, where she served in both the Civil and Criminal Divisions, most recently as a Deputy Chief in the General Crimes Section, where she trained and supervised new federal prosecutors.Full story: Former Federal Prosecutor Abigail Peluso Joins RSHC -
Eli Litoff and Brian Watson Named Crain’s Notable Rising Stars in Law 2021
RSHC is proud to share Eli Litoff and Brian Watson’s inclusion in the inaugural class of Crain’s Notable Rising Stars in Law. Eli and Brian serve as leaders within and outside the firm and have made notable impacts in the field of law.Full story: Eli Litoff and Brian Watson Named Crain’s Notable Rising Stars in Law 2021 -
RSHC Named to Exelon’s 2021 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Honor Roll
RSHC is honored to be named to Exelon’s 2021 DEI Honor Roll and recognized as a legal business partner advancing shared values and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Full story: RSHC Named to Exelon’s 2021 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Honor Roll -
RSHC to Host Innovative Symposium on “Future Technologies; Present Challenges” in Spring 2022
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP is excited to host our inaugural Autonomous Vehicles Spring Symposium, “Future Technologies; Present Challenges,” on April 22, 2022. This three-hour conference offers valuable information for industry leaders in ground, aerial, and maritime autonomous vehicle development and all associated industries. The symposium will feature influential keynote speakers and informative cross-disciplinary panels, enabling participants to wrestle through some of the most challenging issues facing autonomous vehicle industries.Full story: RSHC to Host Innovative Symposium on “Future Technologies; Present Challenges” in Spring 2022 -
RSHC Partner Jack Theis discusses new federal guidance on ransomware for his latest column in tech journal Built In
In "How Should U.S. Companies Guard Against the Growing Threat of Ransomware?" Jack Theis outlines the scope of the growing ransomware threat, and reviews new federal recommendations companies should incorporate into their compliance and regulatory programs to defend against attacks.Full story: RSHC Partner Jack Theis discusses new federal guidance on ransomware for his latest column in tech journal Built In -
Patricia Brown Holmes Honored by Corporate Counsel as ‘Managing Partner of the Year’
RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes is being honored as a “Managing Partner of the Year” by the Corporate Counsel’s annual Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards program. These awards honor general counsel, in-house leaders and law firm partners who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law. In recognizing Judge Holmes, the WIPL selection committee noted her role in shaping RSHC’s culture and designing explicit policies that ensure accountability on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Under her leadership, the firm has been recognized by Chambers as “a true diversity and inclusion pioneer for the profession” and was recently noted in Law360’s Diversity Snapshot Report for having one of industry’s the most diverse equity partnerships.Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes Honored by Corporate Counsel as ‘Managing Partner of the Year’ -
14 RSHC Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Congratulations to 14 RSHC attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, recognizing associates and other lawyers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.Full story: 14 RSHC Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch -
13 RSHC Partners Named to 2022 Best Lawyers® List
Congratulations to 13 RSHC partners recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© in 11 areas of practice and in three geographic regions. The Best Lawyers list was first published in 1983 and is universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.Full story: 13 RSHC Partners Named to 2022 Best Lawyers® List -
RSHC Top Ranked for Most Diverse Equity Partnership by Law360
RSHC has, once again, been named a top firm in Law360’s Diversity Snapshot Report for law firms having one of the most diverse equity partnerships. RSHC outpaces its similar-sized peers for creating pathways to advancement from all groups and walks of life. DEI are founding principles on which RSHC was built.Full story: RSHC Top Ranked for Most Diverse Equity Partnership by Law360 -
RSHC Recognized as a Diversity Leader by Law360
Law360’s annual Diversity Snapshot Report recognizes RSHC as a Top 5 law firm for the most diverse attorney workforce nationwide for firms with 100 or fewer attorneys. RSHC outpaces peers for creating pathways to advancement from all groups and walks of life. Diversity, equity, are core founding principles on which RSHC was built. While we are grateful for the recognition and congratulate the other firms on Law360’s list, we recognize our efforts at improving DEI in the legal profession are only just getting started.Full story: RSHC Recognized as a Diversity Leader by Law360 -
RSHC Featured in Chambers D&I North America Report 2021
As a named Chambers D&I Awards finalist and noted as “a true diversity and inclusion pioneer for the profession,” RSHC is honored to contribute a Case Study to the tenth annual Chambers Diversity & Inclusion North America Report 2021. This best practice guide features innovative and supportive initiatives that further racial inclusion in the workplace, demonstrate measurable progress, and broaden the cultural shift.Full story: RSHC Featured in Chambers D&I North America Report 2021 -
RSHC is Proud to Sponsor the Annual Chicago Conference on Futures and Derivatives
While the economy recovers from the pandemic, regulators in the futures and derivatives industry continue to move forward with significant regulatory and enforcement efforts. Regulators and leading industry professionals will provide guidance and insight regarding current and anticipated issues impacting participants in the futures and derivatives industry. Attorneys who attend can earn two hours of CLE in Illinois and California, free of charge.Full story: RSHC is Proud to Sponsor the Annual Chicago Conference on Futures and Derivatives -
Ariel Wilson and Greg Curtner Named 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers
We are pleased to announce that RSHC attorney Ariel Wilson has been selected as a 2021 Michigan Rising Star in General Litigation for 3 consecutive years, and Partner Greg Curtner has been selected as a 2021 Michigan Super Lawyer in Antitrust Litigation for 16 consecutive years.Full story: Ariel Wilson and Greg Curtner Named 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers -
Noted Litigator Keyonn Pope Joins RSHC
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) welcomes new partner Keyonn Pope to the firm’s intellectual property and litigation practices. Pope, who was recently recognized by Bloomberg Law as one of 40 outstanding young attorneys nationwide, is a tech-savvy litigator relied upon by clients to represent their brands in bet-the-company patent and trademark litigation and other complex and high-stakes commercial disputes. He has tried patent cases in many hotbed jurisdictions including E.D. Va., E.D. Texas, Delaware, and N.D. Cal.Full story: Noted Litigator Keyonn Pope Joins RSHC -
Patricia Brown Holmes Speaking on ABA Panel About What Comes Next, Post-Pandemic
RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes will be a panelist on the July 29, 2021 ABA Profile of the Legal Profession: Returning to the Law Office … Or Not webinar. After 16 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, a distinguished panel will discuss what comes next, post-pandemic – how to decide, new rules, changes in expectations, and the effect on recruiting.Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes Speaking on ABA Panel About What Comes Next, Post-Pandemic -
Meghan McMeel, Steve Hankins, Jeff Williams, and Bruce Wagman Named 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers
RSHC congratulates San Francisco Partner Meghan McMeel on her selection as a 2021 Northern California Rising Star, and Partners Steve Hankins, Jeff Williams, and Of Counsel Bruce Wagman on their selection as 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers and Rising Stars are highly regarded by their peers for professional achievement and excellence in the practice of law. Super Lawyers represent five percent of the attorneys in the state, and Rising Stars represent 2.5 percent of the attorneys in the state.Full story: Meghan McMeel, Steve Hankins, Jeff Williams, and Bruce Wagman Named 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers
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