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PierFerd receives three nominations in the 2025 Zywave Cyber Risk Awards
Pierson Ferdinand has received three nominations in the 2025 Zywave Cyber Risk Awards: Cyber Law Firm of the Year, Cyber Industry Person of the Year – Attorney, and Cyber Newcomer of the Year.
Pierson Ferdinand Adds Experienced Litigation & Real Estate Attorney - Eric Freedman - In Philadelphia
Seasoned litigator with deep roots in Philadelphia’s real estate and business community.
Insurance issues related to executive orders
Due to potential financial and reputational risks, law firms targeted by executive orders should assess insurance policies, anticipate claims and seek broker advice.
Pierson Ferdinand Adds Prominent Healthcare GC – Ben Hefflinger – As Partner
Former in-house leader with deep experience across healthcare, digital health, telemedicine, and behavioral health sectors.
Pierson Ferdinand Enters Thriving Arizona Legal Market
Full-service offering in Phoenix opens with multiple Partners – including new Litigation Partner, David A. Timchak – ahead of further extensive recruitment.
Pierson Ferdinand Appoints Nationally Recognized Employment Partner In New York
Gerald Hathaway arrives at PierFerd with four decades of deal experience advising on employment and labor matters and resolving disputes.
Pierson Ferdinand Adds Ph.D. of Chemistry and USPTO-Admitted Attorney in Miami
Benjamin Dach brings deep industry knowledge and Am Law 100 experience to PierFerd.
Pierson Ferdinand Adds Celebrated Healthcare Attorney
Renowned sleep medicine advisor Daniel B. Brown joins PierFerd.
Pierson Ferdinand Strengthens Cyber-Risk, Privacy, And Data Security Practice with Am Law 100 Hire in Miami
Experienced litigator - Tara Turner - brings experience in data privacy, technology and financial services.
Pierson Ferdinand Strengthens Corporate Department With Technology & Life Sciences Partner
Said Ertekin’s arrival enhances PierFerd’s capabilities in complex global transactions, emerging companies and venture capital, and outside general counsel services.
Fast-Growing Pierson Ferdinand Appoints Head of Innovation and Partnerships
Christina Wojcik to drive growth, enhance technology, and help Partners add value to clients.
Pierson Ferdinand Adds Elite Bankruptcy, Financial Restructuring, and Reorganization Partners
Mette Kurth and Lynnette Warman bring extensive bankruptcy, reorganization, and distressed M&A experience to PierFerd.
Business Interruption Claims in Cyber Insurance: Policy Wordings, Misinterpretations, and Best Practices
This paper examines the complexities of BI claims in cyber insurance, focusing on policy wordings, common misconceptions, and challenges in claims interpretation. It also outlines best practices for both insurers and policyholders to ensure more effective risk management and claim resolution.
Daniel Hayward-Hughes Joins Pierson Ferdinand’s Fast-Growing International Disputes Practice in London
Arrives with extensive experience in complex cross-border disputes, insolvency, and crypto litigation across multiple offshore jurisdictions.
Pierson Ferdinand Appoints Leading Media & Entertainment Partner
Andrew Lurie brings vast industry and legal experience to PierFerd’s dynamic Global Media, Entertainment & Sports Practice.
Pierson Ferdinand Expands Real Estate Practice with Appointment of Marian Lalonde as Partner
Brings vast experience in complex real estate transactions across multiple industries.
Pierson Ferdinand Appoints Leading Real Estate Finance & Securitization Attorney, As Partner
Troy Doll brings extensive industry and legal experience to PierFerd’s dynamic Real Estate practice.
Pierson Ferdinand Boosts Private Investment Funds Practice – Jamil French Appointed As Partner
Jamil brings significant Wall Street and entrepreneurial experience to PierFerd.
Pierson Ferdinand Adds Leading M&A Insurance Lawyers
Andrew Shapiro and Jason Dubner join from Am Law 50 peer to launch and lead PierFerd’s Transactional Liability Insurance Practice.
Understanding the Intricacies of Wire Fraud Liability
Pierson Ferdinand Partner Stuart Panensky and Junior Partner Liz Veys coauthored this article in Zywave Cyber Front Page News.