Pierson Ferdinand has received three nominations in the 2025 Zywave Cyber Risk Awards: Cyber Law Firm of the Year, Cyber Industry Person of the Year – Attorney, and Cyber Newcomer of the Year.

Pierson Ferdinand Partner Stuart Panensky and Junior Partner Liz Veys coauthored this article in Zywave Cyber Front Page News.

As a nominee, Stu is being recognized for “dedication, foresight, and leadership [that] has enhanced and developed the treatment of cyber risk through the past year.”

Pierson Ferdinand is among the biggest legal start-ups in history, launching with over 120 professionals in January, and according to a partner in its cybersecurity practice Stu Panensky, the launch was motivated by offering staff happiness and freedom.