Meet Sheryl

Sheryl Howard  is a seasoned attorney and lifelong public servant with more than three decades of legal experience in Louisiana’s civil courts. Twice appointed as Judge Pro Tempore by the Louisiana Supreme Court, Howard has presided over complex litigation and earned the trust of peers, clients, and the broader legal community.

A highly skilled litigator, she has served as a partner and shareholder at top law firms and managed high-stakes cases involving catastrophic injury, commercial liability, and insurance defense. She currently leads her own firm where she provides expert legal counsel and continues her lifelong dedication to providing pro bono services to underserved citizens across New Orleans.

Sheryl’s commitment to justice extends far beyond the courtroom. She has trained the next generation of trial attorneys through faculty roles with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Summer Program at LSU Law and the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. She served on the boards of organizations advancing financial equity, affordable housing, and small business development, including NewCorp Inc. and the Neighborhood Development Foundation.

Rooted in faith and community, Sheryl is an active member of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Sheryl Howard brings legal excellence, compassionate leadership, and a proven record of service to all of her endeavors.

Sheryl Howard  is a seasoned attorney and lifelong public servant with more than three decades of legal experience in Louisiana’s civil courts. Twice appointed as Judge Pro Tempore by the Louisiana Supreme Court, Sheryl has presided over complex litigation and earned the trust of peers, clients, and the broader legal community.

A highly skilled litigator, she has served as a partner and shareholder at respected law firms and managed high-stakes litigation involving

catastrophic injuries and commercial liability. She currently leads her own firm where she provides expert legal counsel and continues her lifelong dedication to providing pro bono services to underserved citizens across New Orleans.

Sheryl Howard has committed her life to serving others.  Whether providing free legal services to seniors in nursing homes and hospitals; helping neighbors and friends resolve credit, landlord-tenant, and personal injury issues; or assisting families with civil or criminal court matters, Sheryl has always been there when our community needed her.  And she will bring that servant’s heart with her to the bench.

Sheryl’s commitment to justice extends far beyond the courtroom. She has trained the next generation of trial attorneys through faculty roles with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Summer Program at LSU Law and the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. She served on the boards of organizations advancing financial equity, affordable housing, and small business development, including NewCorp Inc. and the Neighborhood Development Foundation.

Rooted in faith and community, Sheryl is an active member of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Sheryl Howard brings legal excellence, compassionate leadership, and a proven record of service to all of her endeavors.