Jana is a professional executive assistant with over 10 years’ experience in administrative support roles. She commenced her career as a Primary School Teacher, transferring to administration in 2012.
Prior to joining Pearce IP as Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, Jana worked at QBE Insurance where she supported General Managers responsible for Risk Business Support, Government Relations & Industry Affairs. Jana brings a wealth of knowledge to Pearce IP in areas including managing the CEO’s office, business event management, and an innate ability to liaise with clients and staff at all levels.
With a strong attention to detail, sound organisational and communication skills, and an appetite for new challenges, Jana is an approachable, solutions focused team player, committed to assisting our team with all administrative aspects of a professional law firm.
My Awards
Australian Law Awards (Lawyers Weekly)
Finalist – Boutique Diversity Firm of the Year: Pearce IP (2022)
Finalist – Intellectual Property Team of the Year: Pearce IP (2022)
Winner – Intellectual Property Team of the Year: Pearce IP (2021)
IAM Patent 1000
Firm: Pearce IP ranked bronze for litigation and prosecution (2022)
Firm: Pearce IP ranked bronze for litigation and recommended for prosecution (2021)
Managing IP Stars
Firm: Pearce IP ranked Tier 3 – prosecution (2022)
Women in Business Law Awards – APAC
Shortlisted – Australian Firm of the Year (2022)
Australasian Lawyer 5-Star Awards
5-Star Intellectual Property Law Firm: Pearce IP (2021)
Lexology Legal Influencer
Healthcare and Life Sciences (Australasia): Pearce IP (Q2 2022, Q1 2021, Q4 2020)
Healthcare and Life Sciences (Cross-border): Pearce IP (2021)
Legal 500
Ranked as a market leading Intellectual Property firm (2023)
OUR VISION
By 2027, be the premier life sciences IP practice in Australia.