Kellen M. Carleton

How Kellen Helps Clients

Kellen is an associate in Buchanan’s Corporate Finance and Technology group where he focuses on mergers & acquisitions, securities law, financing matters and corporate governance for companies of all sizes. Kellen has assisted in both public and private company mergers & acquisitions, periodic SEC reporting and corporate governance matters for NYSE and NASDAQ-listed companies, and representing startups in various stages of fundraising.

He is also a member of the firm’s Cybersecurity and Data Privacy group, where he helps clients with their cybersecurity posture and data privacy issues. 

Before joining the firm, Kellen attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he was a Managing Editor of the Journal of Law and Commerce and had his student note published. Kellen is also a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, where he completed his Bachelor of Science in Public Policy and Management and his Master of Science in International Relations. Before law school, Kellen worked for two years at a global management consulting firm in their cybersecurity group, helping clients with their cybersecurity challenges and their regulatory compliance. 

What Clients Can Expect

Kellen is detail oriented in his approach to client service and aims to fully understand his clients’ needs through clear communication to provide them with the best outcome. 

Outside the Office

Kellen is a native Pittsburgher and is a diehard fan of the Penguins, Steelers, and Pirates. He loves sports and enjoys playing golf, ice hockey, running, cycling and scuba diving. Kellen also loves traveling to new destinations across the world, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Proof Points

• Assisted in the representation of a NYSE-listed provider of critical digital infrastructure in an acquisition of $200M.
• Assisted in the representation of a startup providing AI-powered cybersecurity solutions in their seed round financing.
• Assisted a NASDAQ-listed biotechnology company in various capital markets transactions.
• Assist in the ongoing representation of both large accelerated filers and smaller reporting companies with periodic SEC reporting and corporate governance matters.