A South Dakota native, Kalen joined the firm in 2017 after practicing for a number of years in Wyoming. Kalen is as a member of the Transactions and General Business practice group, and also practices with the Trusts and Estates group, holding a Master’s Degree in Taxation from New York University School of Law.

Kalen works with business clients on a variety of matters, including those concerning initial structuring and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, strategic joint ventures, succession planning, and key-person compensation matters. He also assists various tax-exempt entities, including 501(c)(3) organizations and private foundations, regarding governance and operations. He is a member of the American Bar Association, South Dakota Bar Association, Wyoming Bar Association, and North Dakota Bar Association.

Kalen has been selected to the 2022 and 2023 Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch in the areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Tax Law.

Outside of work, Kalen enjoys spending time with his family, chipping away at the honey-do list, and woodworking. He also serves on the board for Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc.

Position: Partner
Direct: (605) 336-2880
Email: kbiord@dehs.com