Amanda Cashman
Of Counsel, K&L Gates
Current association: I am of counsel at K&L Gates, LLP, based in their Pittsburgh office. I started with K&L Gates as a summer associate and have spent my entire career here. I’ve been fortunate to meet so many close friends and mentors throughout these years.
Law School: Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University
Undergraduate: Duquesne University
Spouse: Alex Cashman
Children: Charlie (10), Eleanor (8), and Lillian (4)
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Favorite restaurant: I don’t know if I could pick one favorite, but my husband and I recently ate at Duo’s Taqueria in East Liberty and it was the most memorable meal I’ve had in a year or two.
EMLF Involvement: I was nominated to become a member of the Board of Trustee in 2025.
Community Involvement: I enjoy volunteering at my kids’ various activities, as well as through United Way. My most recent endeavor is becoming a den leader for my daughter’s Scouting America troop.
How did you get involved in this area of the law? I went to law school hoping to practice family law. I was fortunate enough to be offered a summer associate position at K&L Gates, and while I was wary about deviating from my plan, I was excited that there would be so many different practice areas to try. I enjoyed working with the energy litigation attorneys and the application of contract, tort, and property principles from law school to a specific industry, and was fortunate enough to join the practice full time after several years.
What has being involved with EMLF meant to you? Has your involvement had a positive effect on your career, and if so, how? The connections I have made absolutely have benefited my career! The conferences offer a great opportunity to network, to learn, to catch-up in person with friends, and to make new friends.
Do you find time to travel for fun? Do you have a favorite place to visit? My family and I love relaxing at any beach. We go to Bethany Beach most summers but have been trying different places over spring break. We have recently started to visit more cities now that my youngest is a bit older, too.
Favorite books/authors, genre? Other hobbies? My favorite hobby is reading. I prefer fiction, but nothing with too big of a mystery, because I will either stay up all night to find out what happens or read the last chapter halfway through so I can get some sleep.
Is there any advice you would give to new lawyers and law students who are about to become lawyers? First, stay in touch with your law school network and make sure to allow yourself time and space to make new friends and mentors in the workplace. It is a lot easier to face the challenges that come with practicing law if you have a strong support system that understands those challenges. Second, show interest in your work so that your colleagues and clients appreciate your dedication. If you can make that connection, your colleagues will likewise be dedicated to your development into a successful attorney.