Pierson Ferdinand LLP Surpasses the 150 Partners Mark Following Inception in January
PierFerd continues rapid growth, serving as a top destination for distinguished lawyers
NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 — Pierson Ferdinand LLP (“PierFerd”), a technology-driven full-service law firm, proudly announces the addition of 24 partners who joined PierFerd in March – April 15, 2024. This marks over 150 partners that have joined PierFerd since January 2024 across 80 practice areas within corporate, employment, litigation, and intellectual property.
“We are pleased partners are joining us from preeminent law firms in myriad practices, including litigation, employment, IP, global disputes, and entertainment, providing a differentiated offering for our clients,” said Michael Pierson, PierFerd co-chairman. “Our unique model allows partners to prioritize client results and to embrace workplace flexibility, which has attracted diverse talent to our firm for the ultimate benefit of our clients.”
PierFerd launched in January 2024 with an emphasis on a diverse partnership, technology-focused infrastructure and a client-centric model that redefines what a modern, elite law firm can be.
“We welcome the over 150 partners who have joined PierFerd and provide best in class services to our clients by leveraging our technology-driven, distributed model,” said Joel M. Ferdinand, PierFerd co-chairman. “Our partners have a wide array of experience that address the various needs of our clients who operate in an increasingly complex environment.”
Partners who joined PierFerd in March – April 15, 2024 are listed below:
Sami Asaad, Corporate
Paul Beard, Litigation
Greg Chopskie, Intellectual Property
Christi Coleman, Litigation
David Gilbert, Corporate
Frank Harrison, Litigation
Benjamin Jacobs, Employment, Labor, and Benefits
Daniel Kennedy, Intellectual Property
Kenneth Liao, Corporate
Diego Matamoros, Corporate
Vitaly Morozov, Litigation
Nicole O'Hara, Intellectual Property
Irene Oria, Litigation
Howard Panensky, Litigation
Kristin Drecktrah Paz, Litigation
Leanne Prendergast, Litigation
Armon Shahdadi, Intellectual Property
Steven Sidman, Corporate
Seth Travis, Corporate
Thomas Walker, Litigation
Dean Wang, Corporate
Michael Weiner, Corporate
Mackenzie Welch, Corporate
Craig Zappetti, Corporate
About Pierson Ferdinand LLP
Pierson Ferdinand LLP is an international law firm serving clients globally from over 20 markets. The firm’s 150+ partners have extensive experience practicing at top global law firms, including Am Law-ranked, regional and boutique law firms, experience in federal and state government, and senior in-house counsel roles. PierFerd’s partners practice in over 80 practice areas including corporate, employment, litigation, and intellectual property.
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