Sam Peterson, Associate
Sam’s practice focuses on trucking and transportation cases, medical malpractice, and property and insurance coverage files. He served as a Wanek Kirsch summer associate in 2024 and officially joined the firm upon graduation from law school in 2025.
During law school at Tulane, Sam excelled academically, graduating cum laude and earning honors including the Robert B. Fisher Jr. Award in Maritime Law and the Cali award for top student in the course Cargo Law. He was a third-place finisher in the Class of 2025 Appellate Moot Court Competition and a merit scholarship recipient.
As senior managing editor of the Tulane Journal of Maritime Law, Sam planned production and supervised a publication staff of approximately fifty during his third year in law school. He also coached the John R. Brown and Hispanic National Bar Association Appellate Moot Court teams. Sam volunteered at the Medical-Legal Partnership, providing referral services to members of the New Orleans Community.
Before law school, Sam worked as a real estate manager for a family-owned business. He has lived in five states and travelled extensively in the U.S., Central America, and Asia.
Practice Areas
Automobile, Trucking, and Transportation Defense
Insurance Coverage
Medical Malpractice Defense
Property Damage Claims
Education
J.D., cum laude, Tulane University School of Law, 2025
Certificate in Maritime Law
Honors: Top 25% of Class; Robert B. Fisher Jr. Award in Maritime Law; Cali Award for top student in the course Cargo Law; Third Place Finisher in Class of 2025 Appellate Moot Court Competition; Merit Scholarship Recipient
Senior Managing Editor, Tulane Maritime Law Journal, Volume 49
Coach, John R. Brown and Hispanic National Bar Association Appellate Moot Court teamsMember, Maritime Law Society, International Law Society, and First Generation Law Students
Student Volunteer, Medical-Legal Partnership
B.A., History and Political Science, Tulane University, 2014
Office: 504-324-6542
speterson@wanekkirsch.com
Admissions
Louisiana State Bar Candidate
Membership
American Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
New Orleans Bar Association
Tulane Inn of Court