

Paul Kenna is a distinguished solicitor known for his extensive experience in family law, family violence, and mediation. Operating primarily within the Greater Melbourne Area, Paul has dedicated over a decade to providing strategic advice and legal representation, particularly in complex family law property settlements and binding financial agreements. His expertise extends to innovative approaches, incorporating alternative dispute resolution and collaborative methods to efficiently address and resolve resistance in family matters. As a supervising lawyer for Interact Support, Paul has contributed significantly to promoting peace and preventing family violence through accessible legal services. His leadership role in Interact's Legal Services Program showcases his commitment to community support and fostering peaceful resolutions. Beyond traditional legal practice, Paul serves as a business coaching specialist, leveraging his extensive experience to guide legal professionals and firms towards effective business solutions. His entrepreneurial spirit is further demonstrated in his role at Mediation Institute Pty Ltd, where as a general manager and former director, he has been pivotal in developing online learning tools and new training programs spanning various disciplines, including counselling and contact centres. Paul's involvement with TEDxCasey as a licensee and curator reflects his dedication to innovation and dialogue in broader societal contexts. With a solid academic foundation, holding an MBA from RMIT University and a BEc LLB from Monash University, Paul's multifaceted career illustrates his profound impact on both the legal community and the clients he serves.
Business Coaching Specialist
Spreadable Ideas
Jul 2021 - Present • 5 years 4 months
Licensee
TEDxCasey
Nov 2018 - Present • 8 years

General Manager
Mediation Institute Pty Ltd
Jul 2018 - Present • 8 years 4 months

Supervising Lawyer
Interact Support
Jan 2017 - Present • 9 years 10 months
Director
Mediation Institute
Jun 2013 - Jun 2018 • 5 years

Director
Mediation Institute Pty Ltd
Mar 2013 - Jul 2018 • 5 years 4 months
program facilitator
Skillshare
Jan 2010 - Present • 16 years 10 months
Jan 2007 - Dec 2009 • 2 years 11 months
Mediator, Family Lawyer, Family Violence Lawyer
Kenna Law Barristers and Solicitors
Jun 2006 - Dec 2018 • 12 years 6 months
Collaborative Lawyer for Divorce and Family Law
Kenna Law Barristers & Solicitors
Jan 2006 - Dec 2018 • 12 years 11 months

GCBA & GDBA, MBA Program
RMIT University
1996 - 1999

B Economics B Laws, Accounting and Business/Management
Monash University
1977 - 1984
Last checked: 7 May 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board