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Pierson Ferdinand said it was shortlisted for Best Firm Culture at the 2026 Leadership in Law Awards, while partner Odile Prévot was shortlisted for Outstanding Women in Law. The firm said the awards would be presented in London, recognizing workplace practices and individual contributions to the profession.
Pierson Ferdinand said it published an alert examining a USCIS proposal to eliminate deference to prior approvals when reviewing Form I-129 extension petitions. The firm said the article discusses how independent review of renewal requests could affect employers’ supporting evidence and petition preparation, while distinguishing the proposal from current policy.
Pierson Ferdinand said it published a client alert on Allegheny County’s expanded paid sick leave and new paid parental leave provisions. The firm said its update examines coverage, benefit levels, claims procedures and implementation timing, including questions about employer thresholds and the relationship with Pittsburgh’s separate requirements.
Pierson Ferdinand said partner Yine Rodríguez Pérez, chair of its Latin America practice, was selected as a 2026 Rising Stars honoree by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. The firm said she was recognized at the association’s Pathways Conference awards dinner and highlighted her international arbitration practice.
Pierson Ferdinand said it published a client alert examining California’s changes to private enforcement of pen-register claims involving websites and applications. The firm said the alert explains the new law’s operative date, its application to pending claims and the distinction between metadata claims and claims concerning communication contents.