Atty. Kennedy A. Harris
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.
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Kennedy A. Harris is a employment, business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association. Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 2020) and Hampton University (B.A., 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
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Kennedy A. Harris's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kennedy A. Harris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Kennedy A. Harris is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Kennedy A. Harris is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Kennedy A. Harris is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kennedy A. Harris is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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