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Trevor Rubin 6/20/25 Trevor Rubin 6/20/25

Chambers USA 2025 Recognizes Pierson Ferdinand

PierFerd Partners earn top rankings across key practices and industries.

Trevor Rubin 6/13/25 Trevor Rubin 6/13/25

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.

Trevor Rubin 6/11/25 Trevor Rubin 6/11/25

Pierson Ferdinand Surpasses 230 Partners Milestone

Leading attorneys continue to be drawn to the Firm’s innovative model and culture.

Trevor Rubin 6/5/25 Trevor Rubin 6/5/25

Pierson Ferdinand Strengthens IP Department with Trade Secrets Litigator in Atlanta

David Pardue brings deep experience in complex, sophisticated litigation.

Trevor Rubin 6/3/25 Trevor Rubin 6/3/25

Pierson Ferdinand Appoints Global Leader in Intellectual Property

David Boundy joins thriving IP Department - bringing niche USPTO experience.

Trevor Rubin 5/29/25 Trevor Rubin 5/29/25

Pierson Ferdinand Continues Rapid Growth with Four Partner Appointments

New arrivals bolster capabilities in key practice areas - Litigation, Cyber, Privacy & Technology, Finance, and Insurance.

Matt Bradley 5/28/25 Matt Bradley 5/28/25

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.

Matt Bradley 5/27/25 Matt Bradley 5/27/25

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.

Matt Bradley 5/21/25 Matt Bradley 5/21/25

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.

Matt Bradley 5/19/25 Matt Bradley 5/19/25

Pierson Ferdinand Continues UK Corporate Expansion

Renowned M&A and transfer pricing authority - Ivan Hanna - enhances corporate law bench.

Trevor Rubin 5/14/25 Trevor Rubin 5/14/25

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.

Trevor Rubin 5/12/25 Trevor Rubin 5/12/25

Pierson Ferdinand Welcomes Financial Regulation and Commodities Authority, Julian Hammar

Brings extensive Commodities, Futures, and Derivatives experience to PierFerd’s corporate department.

Trevor Rubin 5/8/25 Trevor Rubin 5/8/25

Pierson Ferdinand Adds Veteran Litigation Partner in New York

Michael C. Delaney brings deep experience in specialty insurance and construction.

Trevor Rubin 5/7/25 Trevor Rubin 5/7/25

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.

Trevor Rubin 5/1/25 Trevor Rubin 5/1/25

Pierson Ferdinand Hires Am Law 100 Partner to Lead New International Insurance Regulatory Practice

Thomas F. Morante brings deep insurance law pedigree to PierFerd.

Trevor Rubin 4/14/25 Trevor Rubin 4/14/25

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.

Trevor Rubin 4/9/25 Trevor Rubin 4/9/25

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.

Trevor Rubin 4/7/25 Trevor Rubin 4/7/25

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.

Trevor Rubin 4/3/25 Trevor Rubin 4/3/25

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.

Trevor Rubin 4/2/25 Trevor Rubin 4/2/25

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.