Elizabeth Kaleva

Elizabeth A. Kaleva: Counsel for School Districts in Missoula, Montana

Elizabeth A. Kaleva is an esteemed attorney based in Missoula, Montana, specializing in representation of public and private school districts throughout the state of Montana, as well as the Montana High School Association.

Practice Areas

• Contract Negotiations
• Employee Misconduct and Discipline
• Student Misconduct and Discipline
• Special Education and Federal Programs
• Board of Trustees Practice and Procedure

Bea Kaleva is committed to providing comprehensive legal support for all areas of employment and school law, including litigation defense in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and administrative agencies. She represents both school districts and their employees across a wide array of issues.

Awards

• Lifetime Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Missoula (2025)
• Lifetime Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Missoula (2023)
• Lifetime Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Missoula (2019)
• Lifetime Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Missoula (2017)
• Lifetime Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Missoula (2015)

Elizabeth A. Kaleva is recognized as a leading attorney in education law and employment law within the state and has been selected by her peers for inclusion in the Best Attorney USA since 2014.

Education & Credentials

• Boston College, B.A., 1991
• The University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 1995
• Clerk for a year at the Missoula County Attorney's Office, Missoula, MT, 1996-1997
• Montana School Boards Association (MTSBA), Staff Attorney, 1997-2003
• General Counsel of MTSBA, Missoula, MT, 2003-2004
• Kaleva Law Office, Private Practice in Missoula, Montana, since 2004

Ba Kaleva is admitted to practice before all Montana courts, the United States District Courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She is a member of the American Bar Association and has served as former Board Member for the National Council of School Attorneys. Additionally, she was the former President of the School Law Section of the Montana State Bar.

Professional Affiliations

• The American Bar Association (ABA)
• National Council of School Attorneys (NCOSA), Former Board Member, 2015-2016
• School Law Section of the Montana State Bar, Former President

Languages

Ba Kaleva speaks English.