At Hangley Aronchick, our strength has always come from our people — the attorneys who help us provide excellent counsel while building the strong client relationships that define our firm. That’s why we’re excited to spotlight our team members through our “Get to Know an Attorney” campaign. In the latest installment, get to know Eitan Kagedan, an associate in our litigation practice.
Eitan advocates for individual, corporate and governmental clients on legal issues involving civil rights, corporate liability, intellectual property rights and contractual obligations, and acts as an independent investigator in Title IX investigations. He also plays a key role on our Associate Development and Hiring Committees, contributing to the firm’s continued growth and long-term success.
What drew you to law and specifically to your practice area?
I first encountered the art of legal reasoning studying Talmud in high school, where I learned to debate, question and articulate complex ideas with precision. That curiosity evolved into an academic focus on analytical philosophy during my undergrad years, where I honed my love of logic, writing and structured argument. I was drawn to litigation because it transforms that kind of disciplined thinking into real-world advocacy that can make a concrete difference in people’s lives.
How do you see the future of your practice area evolving?
With time, I hope to see litigation, and other areas of law and life, adapting to leverage generative AI and related technological advances responsibly to free energies for the bigger picture strategic thinking that will always rely on the human element.
How would you describe your approach to client relationships and legal strategy?
I think both rely on careful, long-term thinking. Do good, thoughtful work at each stage of a case, or at each opportunity to build on a new or existing relationship, and the results will follow.
What’s the best piece of career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received is that while it’s important to push beyond your comfort zone, it’s equally important to recognize your own strengths. Grow and expand your skill set but stay true to the qualities that make you effective – your core strengths are your foundation, and everything else builds on them.
If you had to lead a workshop with no warning, on any topic but law, what would you teach?
I’d lead a cooking demo on my mom’s Shepherd’s (or “Shepard’s”, for the Lexis folks) pie. There’s something incredibly comforting about the meat sauce simmering on the stove and deeply rewarding to see each careful step come together into a dish that’s greater than the sum of its parts. It’s a small lesson in patience, attention to detail, and the joy of creating something nourishing for others.
What is a fun fact about you that most people wouldn’t be able to tell?
I’ve worked on an organic farm, in several restaurant kitchens, and as a professional taste tester.
What is the best restaurant you’ve ever been to?
Corrida. It’s a Basque restaurant overlooking the Flatiron mountains in Boulder, Colorado. The most incredible way to refuel after a day of hiking in the Rockies.
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