Pierson Ferdinand Welcomes Four New Partners in September
Recent hires demonstrate PierFerd’s continued momentum and growth across key Departments
New York, NY – October 2, 2025 – Pierson Ferdinand LLP (“PierFerd” or the “Firm”), one of the world’s fastest-growing law firms, welcomes four (4) new Partners in September across its Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation Departments.
The arrivals reflect PierFerd’s established reputation as a hub for leading, experienced lawyers who share the Firm’s vision to redefine the modern practice of law via a technology-enabled, client-focused approach.
Kamel Aitelaj joins in Washington, D.C. as a Partner in the Litigation Department, bringing over 15 years’ experience focusing on complex international dispute resolution and public international law matters. He has represented sovereign states and multinational corporations in a wide range of proceedings, including investment treaty-based and commercial arbitration as well as ad hoc proceedings. Kamel also regularly advises clients on matters involving sovereign immunity, award enforcement, and public international law issues.
Prior to joining PierFerd, Kamel was a Special Counsel at Milbank LLP. He earned a L.L.B. from Paris Cité University, a DEA from Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, a DESS from Paris-Sud University, and a L.L.M. from the University of Pennsylvania. Kamel is also admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and New York, as well as in Paris, France. He was also called to the Bar of England & Wales.
Kristina M. Ash joins in Bellevue, Washington as a Partner in the Corporate Department, bringing over 15 years’ experience in the development of estate plans with a particular focus on efficient transfers of wealth under U.S. and Washington state estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax laws. She regularly advises clients on the administration of probates and trusts, including the preparation of Washington state and federal estate tax returns. Kristina also brings experience in a variety of cross-border issues including estate, expatriation, property, and tax matters, particularly with respect to Canada.
Prior to joining PierFerd, Kristina was a Shareholder of Smith & Zuccarini, P.S. She earned a B.A. from Arizona State University and a L.L.M. and J.D. from the Northwestern University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Illinois and Washington.
Gregory (Greg) B. Perleberg joins in Los Angeles, California as a Partner in the Intellectual Property Department, bringing over 25 years’ experience representing clients in intellectual property, entertainment, and technology transactions. He assists renowned corporations, emerging companies, and celebrities in protecting their brands and content. Greg's practice areas include advertising and marketing, artificial intelligence advances, copyrights, emerging companies and venture services, entertainment law, fashion and apparel, hospitality, internet, licensing, privacy and data security, and publicity rights.
Prior to joining PierFerd, Greg practiced at several leading firms including Venable LLP and Buchalter Nemer PA. He also worked in-house at IBM Corporation and West Publishing Company. Greg earned a B.A. from Hamline University and a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School. He is admitted to practice in Arizona, California, and Minnesota.
Benjamin (Ben) Qiu joins in Princeton, New Jersey as a Partner in the Corporate Department, bringing over 20 years’ experience in venture capital and cross-border M&A, with a focus on technology companies. He counsels entrepreneurs, corporate boards, investors, and multinational companies on equity and debt financing, due diligence, intellectual property, and governance. Ben is a renowned authority on issues arising at the intersection of innovation, industrial policies, and geopolitics, speaking frequently at professional and academic conferences and trade associations.
Prior to joining PierFerd, Ben was a Partner of Elliott Kwok Levine Jaroslaw Neils LLP. Previously, he was a Partner of Loeb & Loeb LLP. Ben earned a B.S. from Webster University and a J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in California and the District of Columbia.
A total of four (4) Partners joined PierFerd across September, continuing the Firm’s rapid growth and reinforcing its reputation as the destination of choice for accomplished attorneys from BigLaw and boutique firms worldwide - drawn to PierFerd by the appeal of its innovative, collaborative, client-focused model.
About PierFerd
Pierson Ferdinand LLP is an international law firm serving clients globally from 25+ markets. Its 260+ 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.
