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Michael Pierson and Joel Ferdinand join Chris Batz on Episode 34 of The Future Is Bright Podcast
They discuss Pierson Ferdinand and why it’s both ahead of its time and bolstered by timeless principles. Pierson Ferdinand is about people, happiness, and freedom.
Amy Epstein Gluck quoted in Law360 about the far-reaching impact the #MeToo movement has had on employment law and the work still left to do
Amy talks about the increased accountability wrought by the #MeToo movement, advanced education, and increasing legal requirements about sexual harassment, and not just the Hollywood version.
Pierson Ferdinand LLP Adds 25 Partners in February
Firm continues expansion following debut in 2024, serving as premier destination for industry-leading lawyers.
Law360 taps Pierson Ferdinand employment partner Eric B. Meyer for advice on how employers can shield teen workers from harassment
Pierson Ferdinand employment partner Eric B. Meyer details how federal regulators will continue their focus on the mistreatment of younger workers in the years ahead and emphasizes the importance of education and training to help employers stay out of their crosshairs.
PierFerd Salutes Legal Trailblazers as Black History Month Concludes
As Black History Month comes to an end, we want to take this opportunity to salute those trailblazers who broke down barriers in the legal profession.
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.
PierFerd’s Panensky says newly-launched law firm offers “happiness” and “freedom”
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.
Jan Joosten discusses the differences between U.S. and Dutch law, the global influence of U.S. law, and Pierson Ferdinand with RechtenCircuit.
Pierson Ferdinand partner Jan Joosten talks about how he ended up in the United States, the biggest legal difference between the Netherlands and the United States, and the special business operations of his law firm Pierson Ferdinand.
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.
Amy Epstein Gluck quoted in Bloomberg Law about employers being urged to be careful when acting on drug test results
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.
Amy Epstein Gluck quoted in the ABA Journal about remote work and mental health issues
Pierson Ferdinand partner and Employment Chair Amy Epstein Gluck was quoted in the ABA Journal about remote work and mental health issues.
International Disputes Partner Gene M. Burd speaks at the Washington Arbitration Week at the panel discussion titled "The Ukraine Crisis and Post-War Scenarios."
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."
Employment partner Eric B. Meyer co-presents “Independent Contractor Update - How Am I to Determine if I Am Compliant?”
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.
The Philadelphia Inquirer asks employment partner Eric B. Meyer why religious discrimination lawsuits might increase this year
Pierson Ferdinand employment partner Eric B. Meyer explains how a recent change in the law could catch employers flatfooted if they’re not careful.
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.