Marlene obtained her LLB degree from the North West University, Potchefstroom, and was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court in 2019. She initially gained experience in litigation and family law before opening her own practice, MDP Attorneys. In 2021 she was admitted as a Conveyancer and, with a growing passion for property law, she joined Smuts & Co Inc in 2022 to specialise in conveyancing. Marlene was admitted as a Notary in 2025 and became part of Gustav Barkhuysen Attorneys the same year. Even though she has experience across various fields of law, her main focus is on conveyancing, with particular expertise in property transfers and developments.
Her hometown is in the beautiful Franschhoek and in her free time she and her husband enjoy a good glass of wine, socializing with their friends and outdoor running.