Pierson Ferdinand Welcomes Three New Partners to its Corporate and Litigation Departments
Fast-growing PierFerd sustains momentum as year-end approaches
New York, NY – December 1, 2025 – Pierson Ferdinand LLP (“PierFerd” or the “Firm”), one of the world’s fastest-growing law firms, welcomes three (3) new Partners in November across its Corporate and Litigation Departments.
The latest arrivals showcase PierFerd’s enduring momentum, attracting sophisticated legal talent from BigLaw peers and leading boutiques globally - drawn by the Firm’s mission to redefine the modern practice of law via a Partner-led, technology-enabled model.
Cherish De la Cruz joins in Atlanta, Georgia as a Partner in the Corporate Department, bringing over 20 years’ experience focusing on estate planning, probate, and small business law. She advises families, fiduciaries, and entrepreneurs on asset protection and legacy planning and supports enterprises through sophisticated planning, strategic counsel, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Prior to joining PierFerd, Cherish was a Managing Attorney of The Manely Firm, P.C. Previously, she was a Partner of Burkhalter Law, LLC, De la Cruz Law, LLC, and Masseoud, De la Cruz & Ayala, LLC. Cherish earned a B.A., cum laude, from the University of Western Ontario and a J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law. She is admitted to practice in Florida and Georgia.
Lloyd Green joins in New York as a Partner in the Litigation Department, bringing substantial experience focusing on government affairs and complex litigation. He has counseled overseas companies and foreign nationals across a broad range of matters and forums. Previously, Lloyd served as Counselor to the United States Attorney General, Civil Division, and as Policy Counsel in the Office of the President-Elect.
Prior to joining PierFerd, Lloyd practiced at Otterbourg P.C. He earned an A.B., magna cum laude, from Columbia University in the City of New York and a J.D. from Cornell Law School. Lloyd is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and New York.
Jean Shieh Wong joins in Austin, Texas as a Partner in the Corporate Department, bringing extensive experience focusing on business law and corporate transactions. Specifically, she advises clients on M&A, private equity transactions, general contracts, and business formation matters involving corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships.
Prior to joining PierFerd, Jean was Of Counsel at Daniels & Tredennick PLLC and G. Ortega Law, PLLC. Jean earned a B.A., cum laude, from the University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Texas.
A total of three (3) Partners joined PierFerd in November as the Firm continues its rapid growth, maintaining its commitment to providing client-centric legal excellence enhanced by technology.
About PierFerd
Pierson Ferdinand LLP is an international law firm serving clients globally from 25+ markets. Its 270+ 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.
