Howard Shapiro

Howard Shapiro is a seasoned attorney specializing in ERISA complex litigation, currently serving as the Co-Leader of the ERISA Complex Litigation Group at Jackson Lewis P.C. since February 2020. Prior to this role, Howard was the Managing Partner of Proskauer Rose's New Orleans office from October 2004 to October 2019, and served as Managing Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon from February 2002 to October 2004, as well as at McCalla Thompson Pyburn Hymowitz & Shapiro from September 1981 to February 2002. Howard has a robust background in defending ERISA class actions nationwide and has extensive experience in labor and employment law. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, alongside a Master of Arts in History from McGill University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Tulane University.