After graduating from Washington & Lee University School of Law, Mrs. Jenkins served as the Law Clerk for the Honorable James H. Michael, Jr. of the United States District Court in Charlottesville, Virginia. She then worked as an associate for Paxson, Smith, Gilliam & Scott before opening her private practice in 1994.

Mrs. Jenkins has served the area for the past 20 years in an effort to help meet the needs of families and disabled individuals. She predominantly practices in juvenile law.

Mrs. Jenkins is a member of the Virginia State Bar, is certified as a court-appointed attorney for Juvenile cases and has been certified as a guardian ad litem for children since 2000.