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Pierson Ferdinand LLP Adds Notable Partners in May; Surpassing 160 Partner Mark
PierFerd expands corporate and litigation practices, furthering the firm’s rapid trajectory.
Leading Entertainment and Music Attorney Denise Stevens, Joins Pierson Ferdinand
Stevens joins from Loeb & Loeb LLP, furthering PierFerd’s expansion into entertainment law.
Acclaimed Media and Entertainment Attorney Joins PierFerd
David Chidekel becomes the second distinguished media and entertainment attorney to join Pierson Ferdinand’s newly launched Global Media, Entertainment & Sports Group.
Fast-Growing Pierson Ferdinand Passes 150 Partner Mark (Law360)
Newly formed Pierson Ferdinand LLP announced that with the hiring of 24 new partners over the past month and a half, the firm has added over 150 attorneys since its January launch.
Pierson Ferdinand LLP Surpasses the 150 Partners Mark Following Inception in January
PierFerd continues rapid growth, serving as a top destination for distinguished lawyers.
Paul Beard Secures Unanimous Decision by the SCOTUS: Government Cannot Use Permit Process to Coerce Property Owners
U.S. Supreme Court issues unanimous decision in favor of Pierson Ferdinand client. The ruling, a major victory for property rights, will remove costly barriers to development, thereby helping to combat the housing crisis.
Prominent Employment Litigator Joins Pierson Ferdinand
Benjamin Jacobs joins from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, furthering PierFerd’s rapid growth.
Pierson Ferdinand LLP Adds 25 Partners in February
Firm continues expansion following debut in 2024, serving as premier destination for industry-leading lawyers.
Soren Lindstrom, Pierson Ferdinand Partner, Ranked by Chambers Global as Corporate/M&A Foreign Expert
Recognition marks Lindstrom’s 11th consecutive year featured by Chambers Global.
Remote Work Powers This Startup Firm
Breakaway startup law firm Pierson Ferdinand LLP includes Los Angeles among its widespread launch markets. Read our coverage in the Los Angeles Business Journal.
Pierson Ferdinand Added 104 FisherBroyles Attys In January (Law360)
As of the end of January, a total of 104 partners had departed FisherBroyles LLP to join breakaway law firm Pierson Ferdinand LLP, according to an announcement by the new firm, which opened its doors at the beginning of the year.
Pierson Ferdinand LLP Continues Expansion With Addition of 104 Partners in January
Rapid growth following the firm’s launch in 2024 redefines the modern, elite law firm model.
Automation and Algorithms: How Pierson Ferdinand Aims to Build a New Type of Law Firm
Pierson Ferdinand, a new law firm recently launched by the managing partners from FisherBroyles, looks to build legacy systems that stay flexible enough to accommodate future needs, and automate as much non-billable work as possible.
New 130-lawyer virtual law firm sets sights on Philadelphia hires for growth
Pierson Ferdinand is a group of 130 lawyers who split off last week from a similar law firm, FisherBroyles. It starts with six Philadelphia lawyers but believes its virtual model can allow it to recruit lateral partners here.
Huge US law firm start-up targets London presence by spring
One of the largest law firm launches in US legal history – a ‘distributed’ practice with over 130 senior lawyers announced last week – is set to plant its flag in London shortly.
The Law Firm Disrupted: Peaks and Valleys in the World of Virtual Firms
After FisherBroyles ramped up quickly to become the first distributed firm in the Am Law 200, it lost roughly half its lawyers to a spinoff. But there's a surprising lack of rancor surrounding the exodus.
Revolutionizing Law Practice: Pierson Ferdinand LLP Launches as a Tech-Driven Law Firm
In a remarkable venture that promises to change the landscape of law practice, Pierson Ferdinand LLP, a forward-thinking, full-service law firm, has announced its official debut in the first quarter of 2024. BNN’s coverage of the Pierson Ferdinand launch.
Pierson Ferdinand: A Historic Debut in the Legal Landscape
Setting Records: Pierson Ferdinand’s Monumental Launch. JDJournal’s coverage of the Pierson Ferdinand launch.
Former FisherBroyles practice leaders take 130 lawyers for new spin-off firm
Pierson Ferdinand among largest law firm debuts in US history. The Global Legal Post coverage of the Pierson Ferdinand launch.
New US law firm says it launched with 130 lawyers from FisherBroyles
Reuters coverage of the Pierson Ferdinand launch.