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.

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.

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.

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.

Setting Records: Pierson Ferdinand’s Monumental Launch. JDJournal’s coverage of the Pierson Ferdinand launch.

Pierson Ferdinand among largest law firm debuts in US history. The Global Legal Post coverage of the Pierson Ferdinand launch.

Reuters coverage of the Pierson Ferdinand launch.

Distributed law firm Pierson Ferdinand LLP opened this week, announcing Tuesday that more than 130 FisherBroyles LLP partners had committed to join the firm during the first part of the year. Law360’s coverage of the Pierson Ferdinand launch.

The launch of Pierson Ferdinand marks one of the largest law firm spin-offs on record. The American Lawyer’s coverage of the Pierson Ferdinand launch.

Firm to focus on a diverse partnership, technology-focused infrastructure and client-centric model that will redefine what a modern, elite law firm can be.