RSHC news
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Brian O’Connor Watson, Editorial Profile in Emerging Lawyers
Since day one, Brian Watson has enjoyed walking the tightrope as a thoughtful litigator and negotiator and tenacious trial lawyer for clients. Enjoy reading about Brian’s secrets to a successful outcome, advice on rules of engagement, lessons learned, and inherited family “fix-it gene” in the Emerging Lawyer profile.Full story: Brian O’Connor Watson, Editorial Profile in Emerging Lawyers -
RSHC’s Jeff Urdangen and Allison Siebeneck Author Amicus Brief For Clients Supporting Cook County Public Defender’s Position on Jail Population and COVID-19
Recently RSHC represented four amici curiae (“friends of the court”) clients supporting the request of Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli to immediately address COVID-19 risks associated with persons incarcerated in the Cook County Jail.Full story: RSHC’s Jeff Urdangen and Allison Siebeneck Author Amicus Brief For Clients Supporting Cook County Public Defender’s Position on Jail Population and COVID-19 -
Fraud Alert: New Schemes Trying to Exploit the COVID-19 Crisis
The ABA Journal spoke with RSHC’s Ron Safer and other former federal prosecutors about the increase in schemes and scams being attempted during the current crisis.Full story: Fraud Alert: New Schemes Trying to Exploit the COVID-19 Crisis -
Bruce Wagman Presenting National Judicial College Webcast, Animal Care in Shelters & the Pandemic
On April 8 RSHC’s Bruce Wagman will present a free webcast designed for judges, “The Roles Judges Play in Ensuring that Animal-Related Essential Services Remain in Effect During ‘Stay at Home’ Orders.”Full story: Bruce Wagman Presenting National Judicial College Webcast, Animal Care in Shelters & the Pandemic -
ABA Journal Discusses Role of Law Firms During Pandemic with Patricia Brown Holmes
RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes discusses what makes law firms essential businesses during the pandemic with the ABA Journal.Full story: ABA Journal Discusses Role of Law Firms During Pandemic with Patricia Brown Holmes -
Price Controls and Protections Against Price-Gouging in Illinois in Wake of COVID-19
RSHC's Nick Kahlon and Valerie Brummel discuss information about price controls and protections against price-gouging in Illinois in the wake of COVID-19. See the attached for more information.Full story: Price Controls and Protections Against Price-Gouging in Illinois in Wake of COVID-19 -
RSHC Founder, Ron Safer, featured in Chicago Sun Times
RSHC Founding Partner Ron Safer, a former federal prosecutor, was featured in a recent Chicago Sun Times article about the First Step Act.Full story: RSHC Founder, Ron Safer, featured in Chicago Sun Times -
Notice: COVID-19
We realize this is a difficult time for us all. Businesses, communities, and families are all coping with the unknowns surrounding the COVID-19 virus. Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP is continually assessing this unprecedented situation and remaining flexible in the face of uncertainty. Rest assured our priorities are continuing to provide exceptional client service, while ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of our personnel and their families as well as that of our clients and friends.Full story: Notice: COVID-19 -
Patricia Brown Holmes Panelist at CBA Women’s Summit
Patricia Brown Holmes will be part of an esteemed female managing partners panel at the March 6 CBA Women’s Summit, “Learning Your Leadership Language,” at the Chicago Athletic Club. Justice Joy V. Cunningham will moderate the conversation as co-panelists share their unique paths to achieving leadership positions in the law and provide advice on how to carve out an authentic leadership strategy.Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes Panelist at CBA Women’s Summit -
2020 Illinois Super Lawyers and Top Ranking for Holmes and Safer
RSHC proudly announces that eleven RSHC attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers list. Patricia Brown Holmes has been ranked a Top 50 Women attorney for more than a decade. Both Ron Safer and Patricia Brown Holmes have been recognized as Top 100 attorneys in Illinois. Associates, Mike Fleck and Ariel Schepers Wilson, are Illinois Rising Stars. Congratulations to all of them for attaining this high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.Full story: 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers and Top Ranking for Holmes and Safer -
Career of Powerhouse Chicago Lawyer and Former Judge Patricia Brown Holmes
RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes is currently being featured in a December 29 Lawdragon Lawyer Limelight sharing what it took for her to get where she is today.Full story: Career of Powerhouse Chicago Lawyer and Former Judge Patricia Brown Holmes -
Holmes Named 2019 Notable Minority in Accounting, Consulting & Law
RSHC is proud to announce that our Managing Partner, Patricia Brown Holmes, has been recognized as a 2019 Notable Minority in Accounting, Consulting & Law by Crain’s Chicago Business. An inspirational leader, Patricia “leads from the front,” and encourages others to dream, learn, do, and become more. Patricia teaches others to overcome obstacles, tear down walls, and break through glass ceilings with unparalleled grace, dignity, and humility. We are honored to call her our Managing Partner.Full story: Holmes Named 2019 Notable Minority in Accounting, Consulting & Law -
Rod Perry and Cheryl Walker Presenters at Construction SuperConference 2019
On December 16, RSHC Partner Rod Perry and RSHC Of Counsel Cheryl Walker will be co-panelists at the Construction SuperConference 2019 program, “Participation Goals: Strategies to Achieve Them,” to be held at Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Contractors are often called upon to meet or exceed project goals established for (public and private) participation by disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs), minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs), and women-owned business enterprises (WBEs).Full story: Rod Perry and Cheryl Walker Presenters at Construction SuperConference 2019 -
RSHC Ranked in 2020 "Best Law Firms"
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP has been ranked in the 2020 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.Full story: RSHC Ranked in 2020 "Best Law Firms" -
Shalem Massey Speaking at ABA/TIPS Aviation and Space Law Committee Program
RSHC Partner Shalem Massey will be a panelist at the October 24-25, 2019 ABA/TIPs program, “The Aviation Lawyer’s Operating Handbook: Learning to Litigate, Navigate, and Communicate,” to be held in Washington, DC. Shalem and his co-presenters will discuss the tripartite relationship, the issues which arise, and best practices at their session, “Keeping Formation: Navigating the Relationship of Insured, Insurer, and Outside Counsel.”Full story: Shalem Massey Speaking at ABA/TIPS Aviation and Space Law Committee Program