Jena joined the Charles Mendelow team in 2011, after having completed her BA degree in philosophy and LLB degree at the University of the Witwatersrand. Jena completed her articles with Charles Mendelow and Associates and was admitted as an attorney in May 2013. Jena also qualified as a family law mediator in 2013.

Jena has proven an asset to the Charles Mendelow and Associates team. Jena is the most organised, trust-worthy manager of litigation with adequate handling of processes with promptness, efficiency and care.

In her spare time Jena volunteers as a family law mediator. Jena is most passionate about mediation and believes it is one of the most effective and beneficial ways to resolve legal disputes.