Patricia Brown Holmes

White Collar Defense, Commerical Disputes & Litigation, Appellate Practice, Class Actions, Compliance Program Counseling, Design & Assessment, Education, Risk, Reputation & Crisis Managment

As a former state court judge, experienced prosecutor, and defense lawyer, RSHC Managing Partner Patricia Brown Holmes is renowned for impeccable judgment, effective strategy, and sage counsel. She is a trusted advisor to clients facing high-stakes commercial disputes and litigation; class actions; investigations and white collar criminal matters; environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) issues; and reputational crises.

Patricia is the first Black woman to be global managing partner and have her name on the door of a national 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.

Special Appointment: Co-Chair of the National Football League (NFL) Diversity Advisory Council (DAC)

Special Appointment: Chicago Bears Inaugural Women's Advisory Board (2024)

University of Illinois College of Law (JD 1986), University of Illinois (BS 1983)