Pearson Hardman was a New York law firm on the USA Network show Suits. As of 2013, Daniel Hardman has been dismissed off as a partner through a majority vote of the partners because of his actions that almost caused the demise of the firm.
Before the year 2003, the firm was named Gordon Schmidt Van Dyke. Shortly before Harvey had left the DA's office, Jessica Pearson and Daniel Hardman successfully staged a coup against Gordon, Schmidt, and Van Dyke, thus creating Pearson Hardman. This takeover was said to be fast, as described by Harvey Specter "...you got [your name] up there fast".
By-laws
Pearson Hardman shall strictly hire only associates that graduated from Harvard Law.
The founding partners may each name one junior partner to be promoted to senior partnership every year.
Should the managing partner, for whatever reason, step down from his/her position, he/she shall name a successor as new managing partner.
Fraudulently suing the firm is grounds for dismissal.
Senior Partnership
Every year, a junior partner may be named by each founding partner to be promoted to senior partnership.
Should a junior partner be selected, he/she shall buy out a share of Pearson Hardman worth $500,000 to be promoted to senior partner.
It is tradition that a senior partner hires an associate upon their promotion.
Traditions
An annual mock trial that shall give newly hired associates a chance to a good impression on the partners.
A rookie dinner, where a new associate hosts a dinner for the other associates and the partners of Pearson Hardman.
