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Feminist Hit Music and How It Inspired Patricia Brown Holmes
RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes was the special guest on the March 15 Rare & Scratchy Rock ‘N Roll retrospective podcast hosted by Radio Dave Milberg featuring 30 Feminist Hit Singles Before Their Time between the 1950’s and 1990’s. The history and snippets of thirty (30) hit songs about female empowerment by Aretha Franklin (Respect), Helen Reddy (I am Woman), Gloria Gaynor (I Will Survive), and more were remembered for their strong and positive impact.Full story: Feminist Hit Music and How It Inspired Patricia Brown Holmes -
RSHC Attorneys Named 2019 Illinois Leading Lawyers and Emerging Lawyers
We are proud to announce that the Law Bulletin Media Leading Lawyers has named 21 of RSHC’s Illinois attorneys as Leading Lawyers and ten as Emerging Lawyers. Less than five percent of all lawyers licensed in Illinois are eligible for Leading Lawyer membership, and less than two percent of all lawyers licensed in Illinois under the age of 40 are recognized as Emerging Lawyers.Full story: RSHC Attorneys Named 2019 Illinois Leading Lawyers and Emerging Lawyers -
Bruce Wagman, Speaker at ISBA CLE 10th Annual Animal Law Conference
At the March 1st 10th Annual Animal Law Conference at the ISBA Chicago Regional Office or via live webcast, RSHC’s Bruce Wagman will share insights on three current hot topics in animal law: creating sanctuary for endangered chimps and varied species, the area of dangerous dog litigation in Chicago and beyond, and the use of experts in animal-related litigation. Don’t miss hearing about the animal law updates and advances made in this rapidly-evolving practice area.Full story: Bruce Wagman, Speaker at ISBA CLE 10th Annual Animal Law Conference -
Netsmart Technologies’ Invalidation of Troll Patent on Abstract Idea Affirmed by Federal Circuit
On February 8, 2017, the Federal Circuit affirmed a win for Netsmart Technologies, Inc. against the appellants, Uniloc USA, Inc. and Uniloc Luxembourg S.A., both non-practicing entities. The appellate court panel, consisting of Judges Wallach, Moore, and Hughes, affirmed by per curium order the district court’s grant of Netsmart’s motion to dismiss a patent infringement suit last May, because the asserted patents were directed to unpatentable subject matter.Full story: Netsmart Technologies’ Invalidation of Troll Patent on Abstract Idea Affirmed by Federal Circuit -
Patricia Brown Holmes Made History
Patricia Brown Holmes made history when she was elected RSHC’s first Managing Partner in April 2018. She is the first and currently the only African-American woman to head a national law firm that is not women- or minority-owned. RSHC is a top ranked firm for gender and racial diversity.Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes Made History -
RSHC’s Compensation Practices Encourage Client Service, Collaboration, and Cooperation
Since its founding, Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP has developed the firm to put clients first. Our compensation structure reflects this goal by recognizing the contributions of all team members in making compensation decisions. RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes shared that in addition to benefiting our clients, we believe all attorneys and staff benefit from the structure. Because we share the compensation pie more equitably, it becomes a larger pie to share.Full story: RSHC’s Compensation Practices Encourage Client Service, Collaboration, and Cooperation -
Patricia Brown Holmes Reappointed to U of I Board of Trustees by Gov. J.B. Pritzker
RSHC Managing Partner and U of I Urbana double alumna Patricia Brown Holmes was reappointed by Governor J.B. Pritzker to the University of Illinois Systems Board of Trustees. She received both her undergraduate and law degree from the University of Illinois in Urbana and is extremely proud and excited to rejoin the board at a time when innovation, diversity and new millennial educational challenges will be a focus of the University.Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes Reappointed to U of I Board of Trustees by Gov. J.B. Pritzker -
Corbitt, Hankins Publish Roadmap to Sustainable Change Management for Legal Operations in Corporate Counsel Magazine
RSHC Partners Taylor Corbitt and Steve Hankins explain how to manage legal department transitions in their recent article, “Five Questions Every Change Champion Should Ask,” published by Corporate Counsel on November 27, 2018. Corbitt and Hankins guide in-house legal departments in transition to help identify quality-critical metrics, search out waste, align internal resources, prioritize predictable outcomes, and ensure sustainability.Full story: Corbitt, Hankins Publish Roadmap to Sustainable Change Management for Legal Operations in Corporate Counsel Magazine -
Patricia Brown Holmes Leads a Group of New Am Law 200 Leaders Heading Into 2019
RSHC’s Patricia Brown Holmes leads a group of new Am Law 200 Leaders heading into 2019 per LAW.COM—Patricia Brown Holmes was elected RSHC’s first Managing Partner in April 2018. She is the first and currently the only African-American women to head a national law firm that is not minority- or women-owned.Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes Leads a Group of New Am Law 200 Leaders Heading Into 2019 -
Kahlon, Lee, and Seale, Driving Change, 2018 Chicago’s Notable Minority Lawyers
Congratulations to RSHC Partners, Nick Kahlon, Josh Lee, and Merili Seale, on their recognition by Crain’s Chicago Business as 2018 Chicago’s Notable Minority Lawyers. They are problem solvers who think outside the box, and who advance the causes of justice and equality through their practices and pro bono work.Full story: Kahlon, Lee, and Seale, Driving Change, 2018 Chicago’s Notable Minority Lawyers -
Patricia Brown Holmes 2018 HOW Forum Final Keynote Speaker
RSHC Managing Partner, Patricia Brown Holmes, closed out the November 1-2, 2018 HOW Forum sharing stories about her family and career, while tying in lessons learned throughout the Forum. She spoke about how the qualities of resilience, strength, and determination allow women to lead change in their personal lives and in their organizations. Her keynote concluded with a champagne toast, after audience members were noticeably moved by her speech.Full story: Patricia Brown Holmes 2018 HOW Forum Final Keynote Speaker -
Jack Theis Moderates Inside the White House Counsel’s Office Panel
Crisis management at the top of the Executive Branch. RSHC attorney Jack Theis moderated a panel with his former colleagues from the White House Counsel’s office who explained how they handled legal, policy, and political risk during the Obama Administration. RSHC co-sponsored the November 16 event with the American Constitution Society.Full story: Jack Theis Moderates Inside the White House Counsel’s Office Panel -
Animal Lawyer Bruce Wagman, Joins RSHC’s San Francisco Office
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) welcomes leading animal law practitioner Bruce Wagman, as Of Counsel to its San Francisco office. A former partner at an AmLaw200 firm, Bruce has dedicated his 26 year legal career to defending and improving animal lives.Full story: Animal Lawyer Bruce Wagman, Joins RSHC’s San Francisco Office -
Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces 2018 - RSHC #5 in Small Workplace Category
It’s all about a company’s culture! A first-time entry, RSHC was awarded 5th place out of 65 small companies recognized at the Chicago Tribune 9th Annual Top Workplaces 2018 Awards Celebration held November 1. Top workplaces believe in collaboration, opportunities for growth, and diversity. Congratulations to everyone at RSHC who makes a difference!Full story: Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces 2018 - RSHC #5 in Small Workplace Category -
RSHC Ranked in 2019 "Best Law Firms"
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP has been ranked in the 2019 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list nationally in 2 practice areas and regionally in 8 practice areas for our professional excellence, quality of law practice, and breadth of legal expertise.Full story: RSHC Ranked in 2019 "Best Law Firms"