Karena Lane

Associate Solicitor

Karena Lane is an Associate Solicitor at Kelly & McHale Family Lawyers. Karena is a compassionate and committed family lawyer who brings a thoughtful, practical and empathetic approach to her matters.

Experienced in all areas of family law, including parenting arrangements, property settlements, divorce, and family violence matters, Karena is known for her clear communication and unwavering commitment to achieving practical, client-focused outcomes.

Karena holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts, and is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia. Prior to joining Kelly & McHale, she gained valuable experience working across both private practice and the non-for-profit space, where she developed a strong interest in complex parenting and financial matters.

Karena works closely with her clients to guide them through often challenging and emotional periods with empathy and confidence. Her calm, client-centred approach and strong advocacy skills ensure her clients feel supported throughout the legal process.

Dedicated to ongoing professional development, Karena stays current with developments in family law to provide effective and up-to-date legal advice. She is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia.