Jen Berrent

CEO at Covenant

Jen Berrent is a seasoned legal and business professional with an extensive career spanning multiple industries and leadership roles.

Professional Background: Currently, she serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Covenant, a specialized law firm she started in June 2021.1 2 3 Prior to this role, Berrent was most notably the Chief Legal Officer and Chief Operating Officer at WeWork, where she played a critical role during the company's scaling and transformation.2

Career Highlights:

Legal Career:
- Partner at WilmerHale, heading the New York Emerging Company Practice
- Associate at Covington & Burling
- Associate General Counsel at Longitude, Inc.
Notable Positions:
- Chief Legal Officer at WeWork (April 2019 - December 2020)
- Chief Operating Officer & Chief Legal Officer at WeWork (July 2017 - April 2019)
- Chief Culture Officer & Chief Legal Officer at WeWork (October 2014 - July 2017)

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from New York University School of Law (1997-2000)
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marketing from The Wharton School (1990-1993)

Additional Roles:

Director at HYPOTHEkids, a nonprofit providing STEAM education
Adjunct Professor at New York University School of Law (January 2022 - May 2022)
Strategic Advisor to various startups

Berrent is known for her expertise in complex deal structuring, legal advice, and operational management, having been involved in numerous high-profile transactions and negotiations throughout her career.2