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.

Rapid growth following the firm’s launch in 2024 redefines the modern, elite law firm model.

In this article analyzing a recent federal appeals court ruling related to a disabled worker's positive drug test, Pierson Ferdinand partner and Employment and Labor Chair Amy Epstein Gluck discusses the business-friendly "honest belief" defense to employment claims and when the doctrine is most successful and helpful to employers.

Pierson Ferdinand partner and Employment Chair Amy Epstein Gluck was quoted in the ABA Journal about remote work and mental health issues.

Pierson Ferdinand International Disputes partner Gene M. Burd recently participated in a panel discussion at the Washington Arbitration Week (WAW) titled "The Ukraine Crisis and Post-War Scenarios."

Pierson Ferdinand employment partner Eric B. Meyer and John Baldino, President of Humareso, led a discussion of the risks of misclassifying employees as independent contractors and the Department’s Final Rule.

Pierson Ferdinand employment partner Eric B. Meyer explains how a recent change in the law could catch employers flatfooted if they’re not careful.

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.

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.