Kalen S. Early

Kalen Early is an associate with Starnes Davis Florie LLP where his practice is focused on representing assisted-living and long-term care/nursing home providers in litigation and regulatory matters.

Kalen received his Juris Doctor degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University where he was a member of Cumberland’s nationally ranked trial team and participated in several intramural advocacy competitions. In addition, Kalen was selected by professors and staff to serve as a Judge Abraham Caruthers Writing Fellow, an Admissions Ambassador, and a Career Development Advisor.

Professional Recognition

• Member, Cumberland Trial Team

• Winner and Best Advocate, Thorney Negotiation Competition

• Recipient, Alabama Circuit Judges’ Scholarship Award

• Scholar of Merit, Health Law

Community Involvement

• Kalen currently serves as a junior board member for the 7th Project Association.

• Kalen served as a board member of the MMI Alumni Brigade.

• Kalen served as a board member of Breakthrough Charter School.

• Kalen remains deeply connected to his roots in the Black Belt region, consistently giving back through dedicated volunteering and mentoring.

News & Insights

• Starnes Davis Florie Welcomes Angel Sims & Kalen Early to the Firm

Fun Facts

• Kalen is an avid racing fan. If you can’t find him at the track, he’s probably glued to the TV, living somewhat vicariously through NASCAR, INDYCAR, Formula One drivers.

• Speaking of racing, Kalen won a simulation racing set-up and merchandise after posting the fastest lap on a highly realistic racing simulator at a NASCAR driver’s community outreach event, outperforming over 100 other contestants.

• Kalen has a small (yet growing) collection of political placards from past federal and state elections. Kalen spends the remainder of his time perfecting his golf swing, yelling Roll Tide, crafting cocktails, and single-handedly keeping mostly every Asian-inspired restaurant in the Birmingham area thriving.