Elena is a partner in the matrimonial firm of Schlissel Ostrow Karabatos, PLLC.  Elena is a Past President of the Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA).  She is a Past President of the New York Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.  She is a diplomat of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers.  She is a member of the Attorney for the Children Advisory Committee for the Tenth Judicial District.  Elena is a member of the Matrimonial Practice Advisory and Rules Committee for the New York State Office of Court Administration.  Elena is a member of the ADR Advisory Committee for the Office of Court Administration and she also serves on the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board.  Elena is a member of the Executive Committee of the Family Law section of the New York State Bar Association and was a member of the Nassau County Bar Association Delegation for the New York State Bar Association House of Delegates (2009-2012).  Elena is a member of the New York Family Law American Inn of Court.