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Provided by Patricia Brown Holmes

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As a former state court judge, experienced prosecutor, and defense lawyer, RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes is renowned for her comprehensive trial experience and wisdom as a trusted advisor for clients. She focuses on high-stakes commercial disputes and litigation; class actions; investigations and white collar criminal defense; environmental, social, and governance issues “ESG”; and risk, reputation, and crisis management counseling.

Patricia is the first African-American woman to manage and have her name on the door of a major law firm that is not women- or minority-owned. She has received countless accolades for her professional achievements and for her dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal industry.

Work Highlights

Appointed Co-Chair of the National Football League (NFL) Diversity Advisory Council (DAC)

Appointed to the National Football League Diversity Advisory Committee

Appointed Co-Chair of the Illinois Supreme Court Judicial Screening Committee

Appointed to the Illinois Judicial Conference COVID-19 Task Force

Appointed Special Prosecutor in the Matter of Laquan McDonald

Appointed Trustee of the Burr Oak Cemetery Oversight Task Force

Appointed Inaugural Chair of the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn

Appointed Co-Chair of the Judicial Selection Commission for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Appointed to the American Jury Project Commission for the Seventh Circuit Bar Association

Awards

Abraham Lincoln Marovitz Philanthropic Award

Lawyers Lend-a-Hand

2023

ABA Diversity Leadership Award

American Bar Association

2023

CCBA Hall of Fame

Cook County Bar Association

2023

Managing Partner of the Year - Law Firm

Corporate Counsel Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards

2021

MCCA Rainmaker Award

Minority Corporate Counsel Association

2022

Beyond in Big Law Award

Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago, Inc.

2022

Women of Influence

Chicago Business Journal

2022

Top 10 Illinois Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2023

Education

University of Illinois College of Law

J.D.

1986

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