Sharni Mwenda is a dedicated family lawyer with 18 years of exclusive practice in family law. Her career commenced with four years at Legal Aid Western Australia as a paralegal while completing her studies at Murdoch University. Sharni expertly handles a wide array of family law matters, including children's arrangements, property settlements, spousal maintenance, child support, divorce, relocation, adoption, and binding financial agreements. Trained as an Independent Children's Lawyer, she has previous experience representing children in the Family Court of Western Australia. As a Collaborative Practitioner, Sharni's past involvement with the Council of Collaborative Professionals Western Australia reflects her commitment to progressive family law practices. Her approach focuses on reducing conflict and aiding clients in navigating the separation process to move forward positively. Currently, Sharni is the Director and Founder of Align Family Law, having established the firm in March 2021 in Perth, Western Australia. Her extensive experience includes roles as a Senior Associate at Clairs Keeley Lawyers and Paterson & Dowding Family Lawyers & Mediators, and as an Associate at the latter firm. Her early career featured a tenure as an Articled Clerk at Havilah Legal. Sharni’s deep understanding of the challenges faced by families during separation fuels her commitment to empowering her clients through supportive and effective legal guidance.
Director and Founder
Align Family Law
Mar 2021 - Present • 5 years 7 months
Senior Associate
Clairs Keeley Lawyers
Jul 2017 - Nov 2020 • 3 years 4 months
Senior Associate
Paterson & Dowding Family Lawyers & Mediators
Jan 2014 - Mar 2016 • 2 years 2 months
Senior Associate
Bannerman Solicitors
Jul 2011 - Jan 2014 • 2 years 6 months
Associate
Paterson & Dowding Family Lawyers & Mediators
Jul 2007 - Jul 2011 • 4 years
Articled Clerk
Havilah Legal
Mar 2006 - Jul 2007 • 1 year 4 months
Murdoch University
