Bio

David Kalson is a National Group Leader of the Dentons Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies Group, concentrating his practice on providing general business and tax counsel to robotics, life science, information technology, and other emerging growth companies, with a particular focus on university spin-offs. David also represents angel, institutional and strategic investors in those sectors. David’s practice is both national and international in scope, but locally he has been at the forefront of some of Pittsburgh’s most important and innovative business transactions, helping to transform the city as a world leader in the robotics industry and a vital player in the life sciences arena. David serves on the Board of the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, and throughout his career has created and led initiatives to attract and retain the talent that is fueling Pittsburgh’s growth. David has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in four separate categories: Corporate, Tax, Technology and Venture Capital Law.