Biography

Alana Kalantzakis doesn’t do things halfway. At Southern Methodist University, she majored in English and Spanish and minored in philosophy and psychology. After college, she moved straight on to law school, already sure of what she wanted to do and why. “I believe that everyone deserves a voice in our legal system, and I want my career to help guarantee that right,” Alana says.

Alana’s family gave her a special appreciation for the value of hard work and commitment. Her father immigrated to the United States from Greece in the 1950s. He came here seeking opportunity and the promise of the American Dream. Through his own hard work and persistence, he achieved success. Alana wanted to dedicate her career to protecting the American Dream and all that it stands for. She felt that the best way to protect America’s promise was by representing individual people in our justice system.

Alana found Baron & Budd while she was still in law school. After spending a summer working with the law firm and learning more about its work, Alana joined the firm full time upon graduation.

“I knew I wanted to be a Baron & Budd attorney because I feel passionate about the work they do for people,” says Alana. “They make sure that individuals are represented in our justice system no matter who they are or how much money they have. Baron and Budd protects the American Dream on a daily basis by holding large corporations accountable for the harm they cause. I wanted to be part of that.”

Education

Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2009)
Southern Methodist University (B.A., English and Spanish, 2006)

Bar & Court Admissions

Texas

Professional Associations

Texas Bar Association
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Dallas Bar Association

Languages

Spanish