Cohen Seglias
Kanwal S. Awan, Esq. is an attorney with substantial legal experience, currently serving at Cohen Seglias since May 2022. Prior to this role, Awan worked as an associate attorney at Lewis Brisbois from February 2021 to May 2022 and gained valuable experience as a law clerk for judges in the New Jersey Courts from August 2019 to September 2020. Earlier professional roles include summer associate at Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari P.C., student attorney at Seton Hall University School of Law's Center for Social Justice, and legal extern at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. Awan also held positions as a legal research assistant at The American Law Institute, adviser at the United Nations, administrative coordinator at Rock Properties, and mediator extern at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Awan earned a Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law and a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Rutgers University - Newark.
Cohen Seglias
At Cohen Seglias, strong foundations are built on integrity, decency, and hard work—qualities we bring to every deal we close, every dispute we resolve, every case we try, and every interaction we have with clients, colleagues, co-counsel, and opposing counsel. More than 30 years ago, we laid a foundation of legal excellence in the construction industry—an area where we remain a trusted advisor. By being responsive and conscientious business partners, our footprint and capabilities have grown alongside our clients’ needs—becoming extensions of their teams. The firm and our attorneys are consistently recognized as top leaders in legal rankings such as Chambers USA, Legal 500, Law 360, and Best Lawyers. Today, both our individual and corporate clients count on our 80+ attorneys across nine offices who provide a full range of legal services from construction litigation to labor and employment guidance. Our philosophy is simple: we focus on long-term relationships with our clients, colleagues, and business partners based on trust, transparency, and the understanding that we have their best interests in mind. Our experienced team prioritizes being responsive and conscientious while resolving disputes efficiently and amicably and turning to litigation when necessary to defend our clients’ interests. We operate as an extension of our clients’ teams, allowing us to develop and nurture long-standing client relationships and contribute to their success.