Pierson Ferdinand Surpasses 230 Partners Milestone
Leading attorneys continue to be drawn to the Firm’s innovative model and culture
New York, NY – June 11, 2025 – Pierson Ferdinand LLP (“PierFerd” or the “Firm”), one of the world’s fastest-growing law firms, proudly announces new Partners who have joined in April and May 2025 across the Firm’s Corporate, Employment, Intellectual Property, and Litigation departments.
PierFerd now boasts over 230 Partners, with 20 attorneys joining in April and May. Recent appointments reflect the Firm’s deliberate strategy of recruiting sophisticated, market-leading attorneys across various practice areas - enhancing the full-service offering for clients.
Other strategic developments include the Firm’s formal entry into the Arizona legal market in April. In May, a new Latin America practice was formed to support clients in transactions, disputes, and regulatory matters in the U.S. and U.K. Additionally, by leveraging relationships with Latin America’s top local firms, PierFerd offers LATAM clients a seamless, global solution.
A. Michael Pierson and Joel M. Ferdinand, Co-Chairmen of Pierson Ferdinand, said:
“Our intentional and rapid growth, which continues apace, is testament to the extraordinary work of the entire PierFerd family. It also reflects how effectively our Firm’s culture resonates with lawyers and clients looking for innovative methods of practicing law.”
PierFerd was founded in January 2024 with an emphasis on diverse partnership, technology-focused infrastructure, and a client-centric model redefining what a modern, elite law firm can be - characteristics which continue to attract stellar attorneys from Am Law-ranked and boutique peers.
Priscilla O. Arthus (Corporate)
David Boundy (Intellectual Property)
Benjamin I. Dach (Intellectual Property)
Michael C. Delaney (Litigation)
Jack Drogin (Corporate)
Eric B. Freedman (Litigation)
John W. Fudge (Corporate)
Julian Hammar (Corporate)
Ivan Hanna (Corporate)
Gerald T. Hathaway (Employment, Labor, and Benefits)
Benjamin Hefflinger (Corporate)
Sarah K. Ivy (Employment, Labor, and Benefits)
Eric N. Kohli (Intellectual Property)
Drew Lanphere (Litigation)
Nicole M. Llopis (Litigation)
Thomas F. Morante (Corporate)
Thomas J. O’Grady (Litigation)
Jeff Symons (Corporate)
David A. Timchak (Litigation)
Tom C. Vincent (Litigation)
About PierFerd
Pierson Ferdinand LLP is an international law firm serving clients globally from 25+ markets. Its 230+ partners practice in 90+ areas of law, including corporate, M&A, securities, employment and executive compensation, intellectual property, litigation, private clients & estates, and tax. Its partners have a reputation for excellence and have significant experience practicing in preeminent law firms, corporate legal departments, and government.[1]
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[1] In London, the firm operates as Pierson Ferdinand UK LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England & Wales with registered number OC449880. It is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with registered number 8006801. Pierson Ferdinand UK is connected with its affiliate in the United States, Pierson Ferdinand LLP, although they are two separate legal entities.
The word “partner” denotes a member of Pierson Ferdinand UK or an employee or consultant with equivalent standing and qualifications.
