Atty. Deidre Kalenderian

Atty. Deidre Kalenderian

Deidre Kalenderian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Tax Law. Deidre, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026.

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Profile Summary

About Deidre Kalenderian at a glance

Deidre Kalenderian is a employment and tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. They have 4+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2022. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association (2022), Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association (2022), and Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association (2022). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Deidre Kalenderian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Tax Law
  • Deidre, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Deidre is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Deidre Kalenderian's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deidre Kalenderian handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Deidre Kalenderian is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Deidre Kalenderian is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Deidre Kalenderian

Where is Deidre Kalenderian's law office located?
Deidre Kalenderian's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Paul Hastings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deidre Kalenderian handle?
Deidre Kalenderian focuses on employment, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Deidre Kalenderian practiced law?
Deidre Kalenderian has 4+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2022.
Where did Deidre Kalenderian go to law school?
Deidre Kalenderian earned their education at (J.D., 2016).
How can I contact Deidre Kalenderian for a consultation?
You can contact Deidre Kalenderian directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Deidre Kalenderian received?
Deidre Kalenderian's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 2016

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
Admitted: 2022
Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
Admitted: 2022
Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
Admitted: 2022
Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
Admitted: 2022

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