Gregory B. Klenda

Greg Klenda is a seasoned business attorney with more than three decades of experience guiding companies through complex legal decisions across diverse industries. His work centers on strategic transactions, long-term planning, and practical problem-solving. Clients rely on his steady judgment when facing growth, change, or high-value corporate matters.

Greg built his legal foundation through formal academic training focused on business and law. He earned a B.S. from Arizona State University in 1984. He later completed his J.D. at Washburn Law School in 1987, developing skills that support corporate counseling, finance work, and transactional analysis and compliance principles.

Greg concentrates his practice on business, corporate, and finance matters for a wide range of organizations. His experience includes mergers and acquisitions, securities regulation, venture capital, and business entity formation. He advises clients through negotiations, structuring, and execution of transactions that demand precision, commercial awareness, and regulatory requirements.

Greg has spent over 30 years assisting buyers and sellers with the legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions. His background covers start-up, mezzanine, commercial debt, angel, and venture capital transactions, along with public equity and debt offerings. He delivers clear guidance tailored to each client’s business goals in varied industries.

Greg has earned professional recognition for his consistent standards and legal ability. He holds an AV Rated Attorney designation from Martindale-Hubbell. Earlier in his career, he was named to the 40 Under 40 list by the Wichita Business Journal in 1998, reflecting leadership within the business law community and professional ethics standards.

Greg remains active in civic and professional leadership through service roles that support regional growth. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and Envision, Inc. He also contributes to community engagement through participation on the Prairie Fire Wichita Marathon Race Committee, supporting collaboration and accountability.

Greg Klenda continues to provide thoughtful legal counsel grounded in experience, clarity, and responsiveness. His approach emphasizes listening first, then delivering practical solutions that align with business realities. Through decades of trusted service, he has helped organizations navigate transactions, manage risk, and pursue sustainable growth with confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Klenda Austerman LLC
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, Wichita Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors

Licensed State

• Kansas

Education

• Washburn Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Arizona State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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