Patricia Brown Holmes

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP

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Patricia Brown Holmes is RSHC’s firmwide Managing Partner. She is a trial lawyer and former state and federal prosecutor as well as a former state court judge, with over 30 years of impressive legal experience. As a relationship partner, she has represented a wide range of public and private corporate clients in complex commercial, regulatory and class action litigation as well as in internal investigations involving some of her clients’ most significant matters. Her experience on both sides of the bench, and on the bench, gives her valuable insights and allows her to analyze and resolve cases with a perspective few lawyers possess. Her ability to skillfully navigate the judicial system in sensitive, confidential, bet-the-company litigation is extraordinary. One of her greatest gifts is the ability to assess the needs of her clients, collaborate with them on a solid plan for resolution, and then assign the right team to meet the client’s needs. Further, she is frequently tasked by high-ranking government officials to spearhead wide-ranging initiatives and handle high-profile matters where trust and credibility are essential. She also has an impressive track record for mentoring young lawyers, helping them hone their skills and develop their clientele in the profession. Throughout her career, she has fostered and received countless accolades for her impressive achievements and dedication to diversity in the profession.

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Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP
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University of Illinois College of Law

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