RSHC news

RSHC Partner Kalia Coleman is honored to serve on the Business Leadership Council’s (BLC) Executive Committee.

Geoff is a seasoned attorney with a winning record of litigating disputes of all kinds, across industries including aviation, biotech, financial services, media and entertainment, technology, and transportation. He is a demonstrated and effective leader, and we are excited to have Geoff help lead the firm’s growth in New York.

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted to ban almost all noncompete agreements between employers and “workers."

For a second consecutive year, RSHC is honored to be named to the BTI Consulting Client Service A-Team Top 100 list of law firms delivering superior client service.

RSHC’s Jasmine Morton is among the 2024 Cook County Bar Association (CCBA) Next Generation Lawyer Award recipients.

RSHC Partners Abbie Peluso and Jack Theis will be panelists at the April 17 Federal Bar Association Chicago Chapter Continuing Legal Education (CLE) virtual event, “Protecting the Privilege During an Internal Investigation.”

In Bruce Wagman’s recent American Bar Association newsletter article, "Animal Law – Social Justice in Action," he explains how the practice of animal law addresses the disparity in protection of other species without the wealth, opportunity, or privilege to obtain typical representation.

RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes is deeply honored to serve on the inaugural Chicago Bears Women's Advisory Board, a dynamic and inspirational group of eight female leaders from across various industries, to elevate the female fan experience and create an inclusive environment.

RSHC Partner Monique B. Howery will moderate an engaging Fireside Chat for Women’s History Month at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, Illinois Black Legislators’ Auditorium, on Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 am.

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila is delighted to announce that RSHC Partner and Labor & Employment Team Lead, Alan King, has been selected to serve on Law360’s 2024 Employment Authority Discrimination Editorial Advisory Board. An experienced trial lawyer, Alan has successfully advised and represented companies in high-stakes employment litigation and investigations across nearly every industry.

In their ISBA YLDNews article, “Tag You’re @It: Creative Service With #SocialMedia,” RSHC’s Jasmine Morton and Blake Kolesa address how courts have recognized and rules permit service by social media platforms as a manner consistent with due process.

RSHC is proud to announce that Amy C. Andrews and LaVon M. Johns have been selected by Crain's Chicago Business for inclusion in the 2024 Notable Women in Law list.

On February 13, 2024, the USPTO issued its anticipated “Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions” (“Guidance”). 89 Fed. Reg. 10043.

Jen Steeve, Thanin Stewart, and Sri Korrapati have been selected to the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) 2024 Program, a year-long professional development program.

Join RSHC in congratulating Partner and Business Transactions Team Leader, LaVon M. Johns, on her induction into the Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame Class of 2023.