Sharonda Williams and Steve Herman to Present at Masters of the Courtroom(sm) for NOBA’s Procrastinators’ Programs(sm)

On December 11, 2025, Fishman Haygood attorneys Sharonda Williams and Steve Herman will speak at Masters of the Courtroom^sm, which is offered as part of the New Orleans Bar Association’s (NOBA) 2025 Procrastinators’ Programs^sm. Attendees will learn the trial techniques of master judges, defense and plaintiff lawyers, with topics covering everything from opening statements to case narratives and closing arguments. Click here to learn more about this day-long program.

Sharonda will present alongside the Hon. Nannette Jolivette Brown (U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Louisiana) and Rick Stanley (Stanley Reuter Alford Owen Munson and Paul LLC) for “Building the Narrative: Expert Witnesses.” Later in the program, Steve will speak on “Illustrating Your Story: Visual Advocacy in the Digital Age” with the Hon. Omar K. Mason (Orleans Civil District Court) and Joseph Glass (Duplass APLC).

Sharonda and Steve are extremely active in professional and civic organizations, and they are often asked to speak to both regional and national groups. Most recently, Steve spoke on “Emerging Challenges to the Profession in the Era of Political Division and AI” during a NOBA event last month. Sharonda is slated to present on “Professionalism: The Rewards of Service” at an upcoming Louisiana State Bar Association seminar. Click these links to learn about Sharonda and Steve.

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