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Trevor Rubin 11/20/24 Trevor Rubin 11/20/24

James Rosenbluth quoted in Beta Boom’s New Pattern Magazine about startup funding rounds featuring pay-to-play provisions

Pierson Ferdinand partner James Rosenbluth details what pay-to-play is and how it is reshaping today’s venture capital landscape.

Trevor Rubin 11/20/24 Trevor Rubin 11/20/24

Preeminent Real Estate and Corporate Transactions Partner Joins Pierson Ferdinand in Florida

Mark S. Weinberg bolsters PierFerd’s capabilities in Real Estate, Banking and Financial Services.

Trevor Rubin 11/19/24 Trevor Rubin 11/19/24

PierFerd Adds Veteran Real Estate Partner in Washington D.C.

Edward Zughaib brings decades of Am Law 100 experience in real estate counseling.

Trevor Rubin 10/31/24 Trevor Rubin 10/31/24

Pierson Ferdinand Adds Seasoned Patent Prosecutor to Thriving Intellectual Property Department

Daniel Rose brings specialist IP experience in innovative technologies, such as AI and blockchain.

Trevor Rubin 10/28/24 Trevor Rubin 10/28/24

Pierson Ferdinand Strengthens Employment, Labor, and Benefits Practice with World-Class Partner Hire

Am Law 200 talent – Ellenor Stone – brings a stellar track record of counseling on corporate employment matters.

Trevor Rubin 10/15/24 Trevor Rubin 10/15/24

Pierson Ferdinand Strengthens Cyber-Risk, Privacy, and Data Security Practice with Super Lawyers’ Rising Star

Experienced litigator - Rachel Rivers - brings proven experience in cyber, data privacy, and technology.

Trevor Rubin 10/14/24 Trevor Rubin 10/14/24

Pierson Ferdinand Boosts its Litigation Department as Experienced Employment Attorney Joins as Partner

Brandon T. Willenberg joins PierFerd’s Employment, Labor, and Benefits practice after founding his own boutique law firm.

Trevor Rubin 10/10/24 Trevor Rubin 10/10/24

Experienced General Counsel and Start-Up Operator - Peter Smith - Joins Pierson Ferdinand

Latest Partner appointment joins with remit to grow Emerging Companies Practice.

Trevor Rubin 10/2/24 Trevor Rubin 10/2/24

Sidharth Kapoor Joins Pierson Ferdinand as Partner in its Intellectual Property Practice

Former patent examiner and federal clerk brings deep IP expertise in cutting-edge technologies.

Trevor Rubin 10/1/24 Trevor Rubin 10/1/24

Pierson Ferdinand LLP Eclipses 180 Partner Mark

PierFerd proudly announces the addition of partners who joined in July, August, and September 2024 across PierFerd’s corporate, litigation, intellectual property, and employment practices.

Trevor Rubin 9/24/24 Trevor Rubin 9/24/24

Pierson Ferdinand Expands Cyber, Privacy & Data Security Practice with the Appointment of Seasoned Litigator

Former Army officer and cyber law specialist, Scott Lupiani, joins as Partner – bringing robust regulatory and litigation experience.

Trevor Rubin 9/10/24 Trevor Rubin 9/10/24

Pierson Ferdinand Strengthens its Thriving Global Media, Entertainment, and Sports Practice

Former professional actor, Sekou Campbell, joins as Partner – bringing deep expertise across the creative industries.

Trevor Rubin 9/9/24 Trevor Rubin 9/9/24

FTC non-compete ban banned – now what?

The FTC's rule banning non-compete agreements was blocked by Judge Brown, ruling it arbitrary and capricious. Employers can still enforce non-competes, but state laws may impose restrictions.

Trevor Rubin 8/20/24 Trevor Rubin 8/20/24

Pierson Ferdinand Adds Trademark Specialist to its Intellectual Property Practice

Brand strategy expert, Christine Baker, joins as Partner - bolstering trademark portfolio management expertise.

Trevor Rubin 8/19/24 Trevor Rubin 8/19/24

Pierson Ferdinand Adds M&A All Star to Growing Practice

John Booher brings public and private M&A experience to PierFerd.

Trevor Rubin 8/16/24 Trevor Rubin 8/16/24

Pierson Ferdinand Partners Honored by Best Lawyers® in America 2025

Pierson Ferdinand is proud to announce that 27 of its partners have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in America, and 7 partners were marked as “Ones to Watch in America.”

Trevor Rubin 8/8/24 Trevor Rubin 8/8/24

Pierson Ferdinand, The Leading Tech-Driven International Law Firm, Strengthens Cyber-Risk Practice With Latest Hire

Cyber litigation specialist, Adam Chaudry, brings technical and legal expertise – helping clients respond effectively to global data and privacy issues.

Trevor Rubin 8/5/24 Trevor Rubin 8/5/24

Whether a “Hostile Work Environment” Exists Depends on the Facts. Bloomberg Law and The Washington Post discuss two different situations with Employment Chair and Partner Amy Epstein Gluck

A recent Ninth Circuit ruling builds on the EEOC’s newly finalized harassment guidance, which says employers can be liable for off-duty conduct that occurs online or on social media if it affects someone’s work environment.

Trevor Rubin 7/15/24 Trevor Rubin 7/15/24

Acclaimed Entertainment Attorney and Executive Alison Finley Joins PierFerd; Notable Growth for Media, Entertainment & Sports Practice Group

PierFerd proudly announces that Alison Finley has joined as a Partner in the Corporate Department. She joins from her prior role as Executive Vice President of Universal Music Group.

Trevor Rubin 7/8/24 Trevor Rubin 7/8/24

Pierson Ferdinand LLP Expands Internationally; Launches London Office

PierFerd builds global presence following firm’s launch in January; Peter Finding, elite international employment lawyer, to lead London office.