Highly strategic and results-oriented advocates committed to excellence in client service.

Kennedy A. Harris

Associate ( Chicago )

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Bio

Known for her warm demeanor and zealous approach, Kennedy Harris is a dedicated and skilled advocate with experience representing clients in a wide variety of complex litigation matters in state and federal courts. Kennedy has successfully handled all stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigation and discovery through dispositive motions, mediation, and trial preparation.

Kennedy is deeply trusted by clients to navigate contentious issues and deliver practical solutions. Clients value Kennedy’s excellent communication and thorough analysis when preparing compelling arguments, briefs, pleadings, motions for summary judgment, and written discovery, along with her ability to craft lethal case strategy.

Prior to joining RSHC, Kennedy represented both plaintiffs and defendants at a Chicago-based law firm where she focused her practice on complex civil litigation. Kennedy’s breadth of experience on both sides of cases enables her to help clients carefully navigate difficult challenges and develop strategic plans of action to deliver favorable outcomes.

Credentials

Education

UIC John Marshall Law School, J.D., 2020, cum laude
Dean’s List
Moot Court Honors Council
Best Oralist in Defense of Herzog Appellate Brief
Student Bar Union, Vice President

Hampton University, B.A., 2017, magna cum laude
Dean’s List
IES Study Abroad Program, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Freddye T. Davy Honors College

Bar Admissions

Illinois

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Cook County Bar Association

 

Publications & Presentations

“Expert Learning,” (panelist) University of Illinois Chicago (March 5, 2025)