Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP

24 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Commercial Litigation Litigation - Labor and Employment

Biography

Known for her warm demeanor and zealous approach, Kennedy Harris is a dedicated and skilled advocate with experience representing clients in a wide variety of complex litigation matters in state and federal courts. Kennedy has successfully handled all stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigation and discovery through dispositive motions, mediation, and trial preparation.

Kennedy is deeply trusted by clients to navigate contentious issues and deliver practical solutions. Clients value Kennedy’s excellent communication and thorough analysis when preparing compelling arguments, briefs, pleadings, motions for summary judgment, and written discovery, along with her ability to craft lethal case strategy.

Prior to joining RSHC, Kennedy represented both plaintiffs and defendants at a Chicago-based law firm where she focused her practice on complex civil litigation. Kennedy’s breadth of experience on both sides of cases enables her to help clients carefully navigate difficult challenges and develop strategic plans of action to deliver favorable outcomes.

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP

24 Best Lawyers awards

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP logo

Overview

  • Gender: Female

  • Hampton University, B.A., magna cum laude, graduated 2017
  • University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., graduated 2020

  • Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
  • Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
  • Hampton University, B.A., magna cum laude, graduated 2017
  • University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., graduated 2020
  • Gender: Female

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Awards:
  • CBA Leadership Institute (Class of 2025), Chicago Bar Association

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