2025: A Year of More Wins, Leadership & Impact
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.
Insurance CEOs vs. Congress: AI Denials, Prior Auth & The Healthcare Affordability Crisis
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.
Advanced Directives and Powers of Attorney in the Emergency Setting
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.
FOUNDING PARTNER DAVID SHERMAN NAMED TO THE 2026 EDITION OF BIZ NEW ORLEANS 500
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.
Chehardy Sherman Williams Named To The 16th Edition Of Best Law Firms In The United States®
Best Lawyers® recently selected Chehardy Sherman Williams for its 16th Edition of Best Law Firms® in the United States.
Contracts, Compliance, & Counsel: What Do Corporate Lawyers Do?
What exactly do corporate lawyers do? Here’s everything you need to know about their responsibilities, from drafting contracts and advising boards to ensuring compliance across industries.
Attorney Conrad Meyer Featured in Medscape Medical News Article.
We’re proud to share that Chehardy Sherman Williams attorney Conrad Meyer recently contributed to an article in Medscape Medical News exploring a major shift in healthcare employment: “More States Ban Noncompete Agreements for Doctors.”
From Law To Leadership: Conrad Meyer’s Ache Seminar Delivered Compliance Clarity For Hospital Executives
Conrad’s role as a national ACHE faculty presenter underscores his standing as a trusted thought leader in healthcare compliance.
23 Firm Attorneys From Chehardy Sherman Williams Were Recognized In The 32nd Edition Of The Best Lawyers In America® And Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch In America®
Thirteen Chehardy Sherman Williams attorneys were recently selected for the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, and an additional ten were selected for Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
The Ultimate Estate Planning Checklist for Your Peace of Mind
Plan ahead with our estate planning checklist. Chehardy Sherman Williams guides you through each step to protect your legacy and avoid probate.
Insurance Company Game of “Slow pay, Low pay, No pay” finally exposed!
$421,000,000 Verdict: St. Charles Surgical Hospital vs. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
Can You Set Up a Trust Without an Attorney?
As more people explore do-it-yourself legal tools, one question comes up often: Can you set up a trust without an attorney?
