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Stu Panensky Awarded Zywave’s 2025 “Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year – Attorney”
PierFerd’s Cyber Chair receives top honors at cyber insurance industry’s top event.
Pierson Ferdinand Surpasses 230 Partners Milestone
Leading attorneys continue to be drawn to the Firm’s innovative model and culture.
Pierson Ferdinand Celebrates Pride Month 2025 – Championing Equality and Inclusivity
PierFerd is proud to join our Partners, employees, clients, and neighbors in celebration of Pride Month throughout June 2025. This month serves as an important opportunity to honor the LGBTQ+ community, acknowledge the struggles and triumphs of the fight for equal rights, and reaffirm our firm's unwavering commitment to inclusivity and belonging.
Pierson Ferdinand Strengthens IP Department with Trade Secrets Litigator in Atlanta
David Pardue brings deep experience in complex, sophisticated litigation.
Pierson Ferdinand Appoints Global Leader in Intellectual Property
David Boundy joins thriving IP Department - bringing niche USPTO experience.
Pierson Ferdinand Continues Rapid Growth with Four Partner Appointments
New arrivals bolster capabilities in key practice areas - Litigation, Cyber, Privacy & Technology, Finance, and Insurance.
Pierson Ferdinand Welcomes Corporate Partner, Jeff Symons, in New York
Jeff’s extensive M&A, private equity, and corporate finance experience enhances PierFerd’s corporate law capabilities.
World-Class Trial Lawyer - Andrew Lanphere - Joins Pierson Ferdinand in California
High-stakes commercial litigator and trial attorney joins from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.
Pierson Ferdinand Appoints Leading Employment & Benefits Partner - Sarah Ivy - in Philadelphia
Renowned Am Law 100 attorney brings deep experience in ERISA regulations compliance, funding employee benefits, and M&A due diligence.
Pierson Ferdinand Continues UK Corporate Expansion
Renowned M&A and transfer pricing authority - Ivan Hanna - enhances corporate law bench.
Pierson Ferdinand Announces Latin America Practice, Supporting Clients in Transactions, Disputes, and Regulatory Matters in the U.S. and U.K.
International Arbitration Partner - Yine Rodríguez Pérez - to chair Practice. Leveraging relationships with Latin America’s top local firms, PierFerd will offer LATAM clients a seamless, global solution.
Pierson Ferdinand Welcomes Financial Regulation and Commodities Authority, Julian Hammar
Brings extensive Commodities, Futures, and Derivatives experience to PierFerd’s corporate department.
Pierson Ferdinand Adds Veteran Litigation Partner in New York
Michael C. Delaney brings deep experience in specialty insurance and construction.
Pierson Ferdinand Strengthens Intellectual Property Bench - With Appointment of Eric Kohli as Partner
Eric joins PierFerd with a compelling track record of representing clients, including Fortune 100/500 clients, across various industries, including software, electronics, mobile applications, automotive, and medical technologies.
Pierson Ferdinand Hires Am Law 100 Partner to Lead New International Insurance Regulatory Practice
Thomas F. Morante brings deep insurance law pedigree to PierFerd.
Christina Wojcik Featured on the Pioneers and Pathfinders Podcast
Christina discussed a wide range of topics, from the shift from paper to electronic communications, how she stays ahead in a fast-moving tech environment, the exciting work she is doing at PierFerd, and her advice for anyone looking to build a career in legal tech.
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.