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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.

Ryan Robertson

Executive Partner

Ryan Robertson has returned to his home town of Mildura after graduating with an Honours degree in Law and Arts (Political Science) from the University of Adelaide

Diana Giugno

Project and Development Manager

Diana has worked alongside Shane as a senior paralegal since 2001.

Lauren Berry

Operations Manager

Lauren began working with Shane in 2009. She is currently managing the day to day running of the firm focusing on HR, legal operations and marketing.

Luca Cherubin

Senior Lawyer

Luca joined Ryan Legal in November 2019 following the completion of her Bachelor of Law and Arts at Monash University

Brienna Johnston

Senior Lawyer

Brienna joined the Ryan legal team in January 2020 and works alongside Ryan Robertson in our WorkCover team.

Emily Faulks

Lawyer

Emily completed her Bachelor of Laws at the University of Adelaide in 2020 and has returned home to pursue her legal career

Kathryn Afflitto

Senior Paralegal

Kathryn joined the Ryan Legal team in 2021 after working in Melbourne for 12+ years. Kathryn has extensive knowledge in WorkCover, TAC and Supreme Court matters.

Jasmine Meurs

Lawyer

Jasmine undertook a three-month placement at Monash Law Clinics in Melbourne assisting with family law matters before relocating to Mildura to join the Ryan Legal team.

Tayla Simes

Trainee Paralegal

Tayla has recently joined our team as a paralegal and has always had a passion for the legal industry

Rochelle Challen

Finance / Adminstration

After a long period in sales, Rochelle joined our team and quickly proved herself to be a perfect addition in the accounting of the firm.

Greg Pahek

Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Greg oversees Ryan Legal’s finance and business management functions. He has worked in finance and accounting in a range of industries.

Edward Ryan

Office Assistant

Edward joined the Ryan Legal team in October 2019 and is a valuable member of the group.

Phillippa Wood

Receptionist

Pip trialed the Police Academy when she was 18 and after deciding to forgo the Academy for a period, has joined the team as our receptionist.

Our Testimonials

I would recommend Shane and his staff to anyone. He has my total support. He handled my problems with sympathy and understanding. The barristers retained to assist with my case did a brilliant job. Thank you Shane for a job well done

VINCE

Shane’s competence gave us great support and relieved our anxieties. His assessment of the whole picture, pre and post settlement, enabled us to plan for the future with confidence. The Mediation was well handled and we were fully informed of all developments prior to and during the hearing.”

BRIAN

Shane did a wonderful job for us and we think the world of him. The successful case has enabled us to get on with our lives. Thank you Shane.

JANET

Thank you to Shane and all the staff at Ryan Legal for their help, support, courtesy and compassion during a difficult time. Keep up the good work.

HELEN

Adam, Thank you very much for all you have done for the past 20+ months. Your advice and support has been invaluable.

ELAINE AND DAMIEN

I must thank you all at Ryan Legal for being very professional in all dealings of matters concerning my case, the level of concern and case was very comforting from inception to completion.

JOHN

Thanks for everything once again, Ryan. You’ve done an awesome job helping Mikaela and I get our life back on track. We both couldn’t be any happier with the work you have done for us!

Just one last time I wish you the most successful and amazing years ahead. I can’t thank you enough especially yourself [Ryan] but your whole team on the respect and care I was shown through your workplace and the help you gave me although this was a crappy part of my life. You made it one that was bearable.

JENNIFER

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