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Aaron L. Peskin

Senior Counsel

Aaron L. Peskin is a seasoned attorney whose practice spans complex commercial litigation, employment law, and general corporate matters. He brings a strategic, client-focused approach to a wide range of legal matters, drawing on deep experience across multiple industries and legal forums.

In the realm of commercial litigation, Aaron has successfully prosecuted and defended consumer rights class actions in sectors ranging from telecommunications to housing. His litigation experience also spans partnership disputes, construction claims, civil rights matters, and other high-stakes business conflicts.

Aaron maintains a robust employment law practice, representing both employees and employers in state and federal litigation. His experience covers claims involving discrimination, retaliation, disability accommodations, wage and hour violations, and other workplace disputes. He also provides proactive counsel on employment law compliance and regularly drafts and negotiates employment and severance agreements for clients on both sides of the table.

His corporate advisory work includes a particular focus on the brewing and alcoholic beverage industry, while also serving clients across a diverse array of sectors. Aaron advises on business formation, governance, and contract matters, tailoring solutions to meet the unique needs of each enterprise.

Before joining Kang Haggerty, Aaron was a founding partner of the Ferrara Law Group, a boutique litigation firm in New Jersey, where he practiced for over a decade. He previously practiced at Drinker Biddle & Reath (now Faegre Drinker) and Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel, leveraging his large-firm training to deliver sophisticated legal solutions with boutique-level attention.

Education
  • J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 2007
    • William Minor Lile Moot Court – 2nd Round Presiding Judge
    • Virginia Sports and Entertainment Law Journal – Executive Editor
    • Iraqi and International Tribunal Clinics
    • JB Moore Society of International Law
    • Jewish Law Students Association
  • B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 2001
    • Cum Laude graduate
    • Collegiate Sprint Football – 2 year varsity letter winner
    • Study abroad in Prague, Czech Republic
    • Study Abroad Office – peer counselor
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
  • Pennsylvania, 2007
  • New Jersey, 2007
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
  • Philadelphia Bar Association
    Member Since: 2007
Industries
  • Construction
  • Brewing and alcoholic beverages
Representative Clients
  • Several construction firms in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
  • Several top rated breweries in the Greater Philadelphia region
  • Some of the largest logistics companies in Northern New Jersey
Featured Pro Bono Activities
  • Philadelphia VIP: I represent client in wide variety of matters from helping small businesses to collections and lawsuits to clear title.
  • Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas – Judge Pro Tempore: I preside over settlement conferences and try to mediate disputes between the parties on behalf of the court.
Non Legal Activities
  • Change Up Sports – board member
  • Angel Flight East – board member
  • Philly Loves Beer – former board member
  • Philadelphia Homebrew Club – former board member