Our team

Katy holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in philosophy from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Sydney.

After graduating with Honours from her Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) degree, Katy began her doctorate in philosophy, teaching philosophy and cultural studies at both Macquarie University and the University of New South Wales.

When her first child was just one year old, Katy commenced studying law full time at the University of Sydney. In 2007, she graduated with Honours in Law, then went on to complete a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and did her practical legal training at Marrickville Community Legal Centre.

Katy is a member of the Central Sydney Collaborative Forum and recognised as a collaborative lawyer (a new approach to Separation and Divorce which protects the dignity, integrity and long term best interests of your family).

Since commencing legal practice, Katy has worked in both the community legal sector, including Women's Legal Services NSW and in the private sector.

Katy is passionate about family law and committed to identifying the best pathways for people through the journey of separation and divorce.

Katy's clients appreciate her rigorous and intelligent approach to resolving their family law matters. With Katy, you will receive skilled and honest family law advice and representation.

 

Lou's interest in the sociology of family lead to her interest in family law. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) and a Bachelor of Law, completed in 2001.

Lou completed her law degree whilst raising two young children and working part-time as a bookkeeper in a women's refuge. Before returning to university to study law, Lou worked as an administrator and financial manager, both in small business (wholesale fashion) and the community sector (environmentally appropriate technologies).

In 2002, at the age of 42, Lou started her family law career working at Legal Aid Western Australia. She went on to gain invaluable insight during a two-year stint as Legal Associate and Appeals Associate for a Judge of the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia and Chief Judge of the Family Court of Western Australia.

Lou spent several years working in boutique family law specialist firms in WA and Sydney, advising and representing clients in negotiations, mediations, and litigation, before opening the doors of Kyle Family Lawyers in 2009. She combined solo practice with a part time role helping clients going through the mediation process with the Sydney City Family Relationships Centre (FRC), as part of a partnership between Inner City Legal Centre and the FRC.

While at Inner City Legal Centre, Lou met Amy McGowan and in 2014 Amy joined Kyle Family Lawyers. On 31 July 2019, Lou and Amy formed their partnership, Kyle & McGowan Family Law which, with the addition of Katy Jenkins in May 2020, became KMJ Family Law.

In 2025, Lou decided it was time to spend more time with her grandchildren and gardening. She retired from legal practice on 30 June 2025 and continues part-time management support for the KMJ team.    

Penny holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) majoring in Social Justice from Macquarie University. After graduating she completed a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW in May 2023. She is a member of the Law Society of NSW. Throughout her studies, Penny was drawn to the personal nature of family law. She has been working in this field since 2018 and has gained experience in a not-for-profit organisation and a boutique family law firm. Penny has been with KMJ Family Law since September 2022, and works closely with Katy Jenkins. Having commenced legal studies later in life, Penny’s personal circumstances and maturity provide her with an empathetic approach to resolving family law matters. Her life experiences provide an understanding of cross-cultural issues, and the impacts of divorce, family violence, and addiction. Penny has a blended family with six children ranging in age from 15 to 30 years old, and she understands the complexities of shared-care parenting. Penny ensures clients are well-informed at every stage of their family law matter. She is compassionate and supportive and is committed to assisting individuals going through family changes with integrity and sensitivity.