Five Fishman Haygood Attorneys Named to 2026 New Orleans Magazine Top Women in Law

Fishman Haygood is proud to announce that Alicia Bendana, Maureen Gershanik, Lori Mince, Cherie Nobles, and Dana Shelton have been named to the 2026 New Orleans Magazine “Top Women in Law” list, recognizing leading women attorneys across a broad range of practice areas.

This recognition highlights the depth and diversity of Fishman Haygood’s team, with honorees spanning key disciplines including bankruptcy and restructuring, securities and capital markets, commercial litigation, and energy law.

Alicia and Cherie were recognized for their work in bankruptcy, creditor-debtor rights, insolvency, and reorganization law, advising clients in complex restructurings and high-stakes financial matters. Maureen was honored for her work in securities and capital markets, where she represents clients in sophisticated financing and transactional matters. Lori was recognized for commercial litigation, reflecting her experience handling complex disputes across industries. Dana was honored for her work in energy law, advising clients in a sector critical to the regional and national economy.

The New Orleans Magazine Top Women in Law list spotlights attorneys who have earned the respect of their peers and demonstrated excellence in their respective fields. See the full list here.

We congratulate Alicia, Maureen, Lori, Cherie, and Dana on this well-deserved recognition.