Lena is a fashion law attorney with an interest in ethical, fair trade, and sustainable practices.
After graduating from the University of Notre Dame Law School, Lena served as a Legal Fellow for the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts where she advised low-income fashion designers and artists on intellectual property, contract, corporate, and dispute resolution matters.
At Messner Reeves LLP, Lena advises and represents fashion designers and artists, from startups to those that are established, in their transactional and litigation matters.
Lena aims to bring her legal perspective to NYCFT to bring knowledge and greater success to those in the fashion industry interested in making a positive impact on the global community and environment.