Jena Smith's practice is focused on civil litigation, concentrating in general products liability, commercial litigation, bankruptcy and employment. During her career, Jena has had trial experience in front of both federal and state courts and has participated in arbitration over a contract dispute before the London Court of International Arbitration ("LCIA"), in London, England.

Jena has been acting as local Louisiana counsel for a number of national companies.

Jena is a true New Orleans native, born on Mardi Gras day in Uptown, New Orleans. She has extensive travel experience, living in Singapore for a year. She has spent additional time in Thailand, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Mexico, the Virgin Islands, Europe, and Australia.

Noteworthy:

•DRI member since 1997
•Member of the Steering Committee for the DRI Young Lawyers Committee - currently Chair membership
•1998 - Speaker @ DRI Products Liability seminar Breakout Session regarding Recent Developments in Removal Issues
•2003 - Speaker @ DRI Products Liability seminar Breakout Session regarding Multi-District Litigation
•Louisiana Bar Association
•New Orleans Bar Association