Patricia Brown Holmes
USA Guide 2023
Eminent Practitioners : Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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About
Provided by Patricia Brown Holmes
Practice Areas
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