Steve Herman

Steve Herman is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the College of Law, Loyola University New Orleans. He is also affiliated with Tulane University Law School, where he teaches advanced civil procedure courses. Herman serves as Special Counsel at the Fishman Haygood law firm in New Orleans and is admitted to practice in Arizona.

• Education: J.D. from Tulane University Law School (1994), B.A. from Dartmouth College (1991)

Herman specializes in class actions, complex litigation, and torts, with a focus on legal ethics and civil procedure. His work addresses contemporary challenges in law and society, informed by his practical experience in high-profile litigation.

Leadership and Professional Roles:

• Current President of the New Orleans Bar Association
• Chair of the LSBA Section on Class Actions, Mass Torts, and Complex Litigation
• Former Lawyer Chair for Louisiana Disciplinary Board Hearing Committees
• Past President of the National Civil Justice Institute
• Member of the LSBA Rules of Professional Conduct Committee

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America
• Member of the American Law Institute (ALI)

Herman gained national recognition as one of two Liaison and Lead Class Counsel for Plaintiffs in the Deepwater Horizon / BP Oil Spill Litigation, demonstrating his expertise in large-scale legal cases.