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As we continue to explore the “Black Lawyers Make a Difference” series, we recognize RSHC founding partner Ron Safer, a member of the Board of Trustees at HBCU Fisk University.
As we continue to explore the “Black Lawyers Make a Difference” series, we recognize RSHC founding partner Ron Safer, a member of the Board of Trustees at HBCU Fisk University.Full story: As we continue to explore the “Black Lawyers Make a Difference” series, we recognize RSHC founding partner Ron Safer, a member of the Board of Trustees at HBCU Fisk University. -
RSHC’s “Black Lawyers Make a Difference” continues with HBCU alum Rodney Perry.
RSHC’s “Black Lawyers Make a Difference” continues with HBCU alum Rodney Perry.Full story: RSHC’s “Black Lawyers Make a Difference” continues with HBCU alum Rodney Perry. -
RSHC celebrates another Howard University School of Law alum, employment counsel Drahcir Smith.
RSHC celebrates another Howard University School of Law alum, employment counsel Drahcir Smith.Full story: RSHC celebrates another Howard University School of Law alum, employment counsel Drahcir Smith. -
RSHC's 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers, Holmes and Safer Receive Top Ranking
We are proud to announce 12 RSHC attorneys have been selected to the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and 2021 Illinois Rising Stars lists. For the 11th time, Patricia Brown Holmes has been ranked a Top 50 Women Super Lawyer. Both Ron Safer and Patricia Brown Holmes have been recognized as Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers.Full story: RSHC's 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers, Holmes and Safer Receive Top Ranking -
RSHC Litigator Matt Kennison Elected Partner
RSHC is delighted to announce the promotion of Matt Kennison (White Collar Investigations and Antitrust Litigation) to Partner, effective January 1, 2021. Join us in congratulating Matt!Full story: RSHC Litigator Matt Kennison Elected Partner -
RSHC Attorneys Pen "3 Ways Law Firms Can Guard Against Burnout"
In an article for the January edition of Of Counsel: The Legal and Practice Management Report, RSHC Attorneys Joy Anderson, Kate Stimeling, and Brian Watson encourage firms to adopt practices that promote healthy habits to prevent burnout.Full story: RSHC Attorneys Pen "3 Ways Law Firms Can Guard Against Burnout" -
RSHC Strengthens Consumer Financial Services Litigation Practice with New Partner Nafiz Cekirge
Noted lending industry litigator Nafiz Cekirge joins RSHC as a partner managing his practice from both coasts in the firm's New York and Los Angeles/Irvine offices. Cekirge has served as lead counsel in more than 200 mortgage mass actions in state and federal courts throughout the country and gained national recognition in the mortgage mass action area for his novel use of the Class Action Fairness Act (“CAFA”) to remove many of these mass actions to federal court.Full story: RSHC Strengthens Consumer Financial Services Litigation Practice with New Partner Nafiz Cekirge -
Patricia Brown Holmes Shares Lessons Learned from the Pandemic with Law360
Law360 invited RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes and other law firm leaders to answer five questions about lessons learned one year into the pandemic. Enjoy watching Patricia’s video clips.Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes Shares Lessons Learned from the Pandemic with Law360 -
RSHC Litigator Eli Litoff Elected Partner
RSHC is delighted to announce the promotion of Eli Litoff (Litigation - Class Action, Commercial Litigation, and White Collar) to Partner, effective January 1, 2021. Join us in congratulating Eli!Full story: RSHC Litigator Eli Litoff Elected Partner -
RSHC Featured in Lawdragon 15th Anniversary Edition
Lawdragon’s feature on Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, “Law Firm So Real,” highlights the Firm’s unique origin as a true "blank slate" and its continuing commitments to helping clients achieve their goals, maintaining professional excellence in all areas of work, and advancing a Firm culture that is built on authentic diversity, equity, and inclusion.Full story: RSHC Featured in Lawdragon 15th Anniversary Edition -
Deborah Bone and Joshua Roquemore publish "How to Navigate Automotive AR's Legal Challenges" in Built In
In "How to Navigate Automotive AR's Legal Challenges," RSHC Attorneys Deborah Bone and Joshua Roquemore discuss the numerous legal challenges posed by fast-moving augmented reality technology.Full story: Deborah Bone and Joshua Roquemore publish "How to Navigate Automotive AR's Legal Challenges" in Built In -
King, McCoy, Perry, and Randolph Named 2020 Notable Minorities in Law by Crain’s
Congratulations to four RSHC Partners, Alan King, Joseph McCoy, Rod Perry, and Simone Randolph, on their recognition as 2020 Notable Minorities in Law by Crain’s Chicago Business. They are among 56 Chicago area professionals honored for their professional achievements, leadership, and service to others. All those selected demonstrate the ability and power to effect change, serve as a role model or mentor, and actively participate in the greater Chicago community.Full story: King, McCoy, Perry, and Randolph Named 2020 Notable Minorities in Law by Crain’s -
Joe Cancila Selected BTI Client Service All-Star 2020
RSHC congratulates Joe Cancila on his selection as one of this year’s BTI Client Service All-Stars, a high honor that can only be given by clients, who single out attorneys delivering the absolute best client service. A BTI Client Service-All Star stands out above others because of their keen understanding of business impacts and unwavering commitment to client objectives.Full story: Joe Cancila Selected BTI Client Service All-Star 2020 -
Patricia Brown Holmes Featured on Bloomberg’s Black Lawyers Speak, Episode 1, Uncommon Law
RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes shares some candid stories from her groundbreaking career as part of the Bloomberg Industry Group five-episode narrative podcast project, “Uncommon Law.” Her experiences, along with those of other Black lawyers at elite law firms, offer important reminders about the past and great hopes for the future as the legal profession embraces diversity, inclusion and change.Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes Featured on Bloomberg’s Black Lawyers Speak, Episode 1, Uncommon Law -
Alan King and Steve Hankins Selected as Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers
RSHC congratulates Alan King and Steve Hankins on their selection and recognition among the Top 500 Employment Lawyers in America. Lawdragon, a leading publisher of legal-industry guides and news, released this new 13th guide to reflect the dominancy of a handful of law firms with profoundly strong employment practices.Full story: Alan King and Steve Hankins Selected as Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers -
Bob Riley Speaking at 14th Annual Leading Law Firms Virtual Conference - Diversity & Inclusion Panel
RSHC Founding Partner Bob Riley is speaking at the 14th Annual Leading Law Firms Conference on December 4. Bob will discuss how the professional excellence that clients demand requires teams that are authentically diverse and inclusive. This is not a numbers game. It is a fundamental premise that must permeate talent development and professional opportunity at every level of a law firm.Full story: Bob Riley Speaking at 14th Annual Leading Law Firms Virtual Conference - Diversity & Inclusion Panel -
Best Lawyers Features RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes in "Best Law Firms" Issue
Best Lawyers' new "Best Law Firms" issue chronicles the distinguished career of RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes in a new profile. Tracing Holmes' journey from high school to law school, prosecutorial work to the judicial bench and private practice, this article also explores the judge's legendary resilience, public service, and commitment to diversity and inclusion in the profession.Full story: Best Lawyers Features RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes in "Best Law Firms" Issue -
RSHC Ranked in 2021 "Best Law Firms"
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP has been ranked in the 2021 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list nationally in three practice areas and regionally in ten practice areas for our professional excellence, quality of legal practice, and breadth of legal expertise. Receiving a tier designation reflects the high level of respect a firm has earned among other leading lawyers and clients in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity.Full story: RSHC Ranked in 2021 "Best Law Firms" -
Patricia Brown Holmes Moderating Chicago Legal Market Conference Talent Opportunities and Challenges Panel
RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes will moderate the corporate counsel and law firm managing partners panel, “Talent Opportunities and Challenges,” at the October 14 Ninth Annual Chicago Legal Market Conference 2020. She will guide the panel discussion about changing culture and addressing racial inequality at law firms.Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes Moderating Chicago Legal Market Conference Talent Opportunities and Challenges Panel -
Employment Lawyer Noreen Cull Joins RSHC in Chicago
Noreen Cull joins the Labor & Employment group at Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, bringing with her deep experience with virtually all aspects of state and federal employment laws. She counsels employers countering claims of equal employment opportunity discrimination, retaliatory discharge, workplace harassment, and wage-and-hour violations.Full story: Employment Lawyer Noreen Cull Joins RSHC in Chicago
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