Pearson Specter Litt

Organization Information

Type

Law firm

Specialty

Corporate law, criminal defense

Managing Partners

Jessica Pearson, Harvey Specter, Louis Litt

Series Information

First Appearance

S01E21 "Counsel"

Crossover Source

Suits

Contents

Pearson Specter Litt (commonly PSL) is a prestigious law firm that assists with Pawbert Lynxley's RICO trial defense during Season 1. The firm's involvement comes "off the books" through Luther's contact with Mike Ross.

Partners

Partner	Species	Role
Jessica Pearson	Black panther	Strategic architect; firm leadership
Harvey Specter	Lion	Courtroom specialist; moot court preparation
Louis Litt	Beaver	Objection drilling; procedural expertise

Associates

Associate	Species	Role
Mike Ross	Raccoon	Pattern recognition; Luther's contact
Donna	Red panda	Logistics and investigation; finds Grazella evidence

Role in the Series

S01E21 - "Counsel"

During Pawbert's RICO trial, it becomes apparent that prosecutor Louis Grazella (goat) has been compromised by the Lynxley defense. Luther contacts Mike Ross, and PSL arrives to assist "off the books"—officially, their involvement cannot be acknowledged.

Donna's investigation uncovers evidence of Grazella's corruption, exposing him as having been bought by the Lynxley defense team. This allows the prosecution to be corrected and the trial to proceed fairly.

S01E22 - "Moot"

Harvey Specter conducts intensive moot court preparation with Pawbert, drilling him on how to handle hostile cross-examination. Harvey's approach is direct and brutal—preparing Pawbert for the worst the defense will throw at him.

Key exchanges:

"They're going to call you a monster. What do you say?" (Harvey)
"Make it count." (Harvey's parting advice)
"Your honest acknowledgment of guilt and self-interest is exactly what makes you credible." (Mike)

Significance

PSL's involvement represents the theme of unlikely allies—a corporate law firm with no obligation to help, choosing to assist because Luther asked and because the cause is just. Their expertise in high-stakes litigation proves invaluable in preparing Pawbert to face cross-examination.

Harvey's directive—"Make it count"—becomes a touchstone that Nikki Bramble calls back to in S02E22 during the clemency hearing: "One year. Make it count."

Key Episodes

S01E21 "Counsel" — PSL arrives; Grazella corruption exposed; trial Day 1
S01E22 "Moot" — Moot court preparation; Harvey drills Pawbert; "Make it count"