Michael J. Nicaud
Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. Nicaud joined Hornbeck in 2010 and has served as Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer since March 2025. He joined Hornbeck as Senior Counsel and was appointed Vice President and Associate General Counsel in June 2020. Prior to joining Hornbeck, Mr. Nicaud was in private practice in New Orleans, representing owners, charterers and operators in international and maritime disputes and transactional matters.
Mr. Nicaud received a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in Shipping Law from the University of Cape Town, a Juris Doctor degree with a certificate in Maritime Law from Tulane University School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana State University.