Chehardy Sherman Williams is thrilled to announce that Cedric Richmond, an attorney for The Trial Team and former senior advisor to the President, has been named a partner at the firm.

Chehardy Sherman Williams is thrilled to announce that Cedric Richmond, an attorney for The Trial Team and former senior advisor to the President, has been named a partner at the firm.

Super Lawyers has published a feature on James M. Williams, recognizing his driving force in securing a $421 million jury verdict against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.

A New Orleans civil district court jury returned a unanimous verdict against Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBSLA) for fraud and abuse of rights in favor of St. Charles Surgical Hospital (SCSH) and Center for Restorative Breast Surgery (CRBS).

From landmark verdicts to national recognition, Chehardy Sherman Williams continues to raise the bar. In 2025, our team secured over $546 million in major victories, welcomed Cedric Richmond as Partner, and celebrated 23 attorneys honored by Best Lawyers. This is what the Power of More looks like. And we’re just getting started.

In this special retrospective episode, healthcare attorneys Conrad Meyer and Rory Bellina pull back the curtain on a decade that quietly transformed American medicine.

Healthcare law is changing faster than ever — and the stakes have never been higher. We discuss AI in healthcare — compliance, liability, and the new state regulatory patchwork.

President Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan” promises to slash drug prices and reform insurance, but will it become law? Conrad Meyer and Rory Bellina explain what Louisiana healthcare providers should actually expect.

Breaking down the January 2026 congressional hearings where lawmakers hammered executives from UnitedHealth, CVS, Cigna, Elevance, and Ascendiun over skyrocketing premiums, claim denials, and the use of AI to reject patient care.

Healthcare attorneys Conrad Meyer and Rory Bellina explain what Louisiana hospitals will and won’t honor regarding advance directives, living wills, and powers of attorney. Learn about family disputes, physician override authority, and how to protect your end-of-life wishes.

David Sherman, a founding partner of Chehardy Sherman Williams, was recently named one of the most influential, involved, and inspiring business leaders in the New Orleans area.

Best Lawyers® recently selected Chehardy Sherman Williams for its 16th Edition of Best Law Firms® in the United States.