
Our Team
We Fight For You
We’re an elite team of personal injury lawyers. We believe everyone is entitled to the compensation available to them. To empower, support and change lives.
Our Team

Shane Ryan
Partner
With more than 30 years’ experience, Shane’s clients appreciate his down-to-earth approach, accessibility and his passion and understanding.
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Ryan Robertson
Executive Partner
Ryan Robertson, is an Executive Partner and Senior Lawyer at Ryan Legal and predominantly practices in the areas of work injury damages and medical malpractice claims. He is passionate about delivering outcomes and achieving awards of compensation for his clients.
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Diana Giugno
Project and Development Manager
Diana is an exceptional Senior Paralegal at Ryan Legal, with extensive experience in all areas of personal injury law, in particular interstate motor accident claims and claims arising from catastrophic injury and death.
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Lauren Berry
Operations Manager
Lauren has worked alongside Shane for the past 15 years, gaining experience across various areas of the firm before stepping into her current role as Operations Manager. Her deep understanding of the business, combined with her strategic mindset, ensures Ryan Legal operates with efficiency, clarity, and a strong client-first approach.
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Luca Cherubin
Senior Lawyer
When faced with the challenges of a personal injury claim, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but with Luca Cherubin by your side, even the most daunting situations become manageable. Luca joined Ryan Legal in 2019 after the completion of her Bachelor of Law and Arts with Honours at Monash University and completed her Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at the College of Law.
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Brienna Johnston
Senior Lawyer
If you have been injured in the workplace and you are entitled to compensation, you want Brienna Johnston leading your team.
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Emily Faulks
Senior Lawyer
Emily Faulks is a compassionate and skilled personal injury lawyer known for her empathetic and professional approach. After earning her Bachelor of Laws from the University of Adelaide in 2020, Emily returned to Mildura to join Ryan Legal, where she is valued for her dedication to achieving exceptional results for her clients.
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Kathryn Afflitto
Senior Paralegal
Kathryn, an experienced and highly skilled Senior Paralegal, joined the Ryan Legal team in 2021 after spending over 16 years working in Melbourne. With extensive expertise in WorkCover, TAC, and Supreme Court matters, Kathryn’s legal knowledge, combined with her exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities, ensures that every client case is meticulously managed.
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Tayla Simes
Paralegal
As a junior paralegal, Tayla’s wisdom, knowledge and professionalism exceed her years, making her an invaluable asset to our team. Known for her meticulous approach and insightful perspective she has quickly established herself as a trusted team member, consistently delivering exceptional support across a range of cases.
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Eliza Tafengatoto
Paralegal
Eliza is a rising star in the legal industry, and has recently successfully completed her last semester in a Bachelor of Law. From an early age she was driven by both the challenge and the opportunity to become a lawyer.
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