Elected in 2010, Judge Veronica E. Henry is the Chief Judge of the First City Court in New Orleans.

Under Judge Henry’s leadership, First City Court has implemented innovative court services and programs that have energized and strengthened the court’s core commitment to ensuring meaningful access to justice for all litigants. Her court initiatives have become best practices, especially in the area of eviction litigation. A milestone, Judge Henry established the first Evictions Help Desk in the state of Louisiana.

Throughout her tenure on the bench, Judge Henry has prioritized individuals and families and has endeavored to restore hope to those who are working through unexpected hardships and emotional upheaval. Her dedication to the work of the court and the people of New Orleans have been recognized by local community leaders and nationally by the White House.

Judge Henry seeks to bring the same high level of commitment to service to the Civil District Court bench. Importantly, with her 38 years of experience in the law (over 12 years of which has been as a judge), Judge Henry is imminently qualified to effectively handle the work that awaits her on the Civil District Court bench.

Judge Henry is a dean’s list graduate of the University of New Orleans where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. She obtained her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University of New Orleans College of Law. Judge Henry is also an honors graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in New Orleans.