Ivana Roagna

Lawyer

Admitted to practice before the Court of Cassation

For over twenty years, I have mainly worked in the fields of immigration law and human rights, two areas I believe are deeply interconnected because they always place the individual at the center. I also practice in the field of criminal law, with a particular focus on offenses related to immigration or committed by foreign nationals, and in international family law where at least one party is a foreigner.
In my work, I support those who arrive in Italy from distant countries, often with complex journeys behind them, full of expectations, fears, and hopes. I approach every story with respect, seriousness, and care, because I believe that dealing with each situation with rigor and clarity truly makes a difference.
My approach is practical, respectful, and solution-oriented: every case is handled with expertise, but also with empathy and patience — essential qualities when working with people who face bureaucratic, cultural, or language barriers every day.
This empathy is not only professional: it’s also personal. I have lived and studied for various periods in the USA, UK, Tanzania, Switzerland, France, Kosovo, Bosnia, and Afghanistan. I too have been a foreigner in unfamiliar countries, and I know very well what it means to navigate a new environment, with different laws, languages, and customs.
These experiences taught me to truly listen and never take anything for granted.
In addition to immigration, I also deal with criminal law, particularly when it involves situations of fragility, marginalization, or social vulnerability.
Whether it’s a permit, a defense, or a citizenship application, I always seek concrete solutions, respectful of rights and built together with the person.

Why Ubuntu

The philosophy that guides my way of working is Ubuntu, an African concept meaning “I am because we are.” I deeply believe that everyone has the right to be treated with humanity, dignity, and clarity, especially when dealing with laws and offices that often seem distant or incomprehensible.

The law can be a tool of exclusion or a tool of justice. Every day, I choose to use it to create opportunities.

Do you need legal support or simply want to better understand your rights? Contact me. We can talk about it together.

Valbona Kunxhiu

Office Manager

Born in Albania, I grew up in the hills of Asti. Now a naturalized Italian citizen, I bring with me a personal experience that often reflects that of many of our clients. My cultural background has enabled me to develop a genuine sensitivity to migration dynamics, in both their human and administrative dimensions.
As Office Manager, I coordinate the internal organization of the firm and serve as the first point of contact for those who turn to us, providing a clear, efficient, and well-structured welcome.
Thanks to my training as a legal immigration operator, I assist Avv. Roagna in managing cases, helping ensure timely, precise service always focused on protecting the client’s rights.
My priority is to provide reliable information and support each person along their legal journey, offering a constant, competent point of reference. I know how complex and drawn-out the regularization process can be: that’s why I approach each case with efficiency, care, and dedication, fully aware of the responsibility it entails.

What they say about us

The firm helped my husband obtain subsidiary protection nearly ten years ago. When we got together, even though I was living in Milan, he recommended I entrust my case to Avv. Ivana: I was very happy because she won the case and gave me and my children the stability we were looking for!
Virginia e Hillary
Nigeria
I've known the firm for a long time — they helped me get acquitted for receiving citizenship income without ten years of residency, and they assisted me in submitting a second application for international protection after the first was rejected. I live in Genoa, but whenever I have a problem, I don’t think twice and take the train to Asti!
Yassine
Morocco
Finally, after years of waiting, I obtained special protection. Now I can build my future in Italy with determination. Without the precise and effective support of Avv. Ivana and Valbona, I wouldn't have made it!
Miah
Bangladesh
The Commission didn’t believe my story as a victim of trafficking. After difficult years, I found justice: the firm assisted me in the appeal, and now my children and I have been granted refugee status.
Stella
Nigeria
Finally, after years of waiting, I obtained special protection. Now I can build my future in Italy with optimism. Without the precise and effective support of Avv. Ivana and Valbona, I wouldn’t have made it!
Younousse
Senegal
When I was 7, my mom brought me to Italy, where she married an Italian man. Shortly after, I was sent back to the Dominican Republic. I returned to Italy as a tourist in 2024, and within a few months, Avv. Ivana had my Italian citizenship recognized!
Nathali
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
They wanted to send us back to Austria, but the conditions there were unacceptable, especially considering the health condition of one of our daughters. Here in Italy, thanks to Avv. Ivana’s assistance, we not only won the Dublin appeal but also obtained a residence permit that allows us to live peacefully.
Family S.
Georgia
After losing my first appeal, I was without documents for a long time — invisible to society and without protections. Then I was advised to contact Avv. Ivana, who took on my case, guided me with firmness and, in the end… helped me obtain my residence permit! I will never stop thanking her for this outcome!
Mohammed
Gambia
We obtained our residence permits just a few days apart. Now we can stay in Italy with our children. The protection we received allows us to look to the future with more optimism. Thank you to the firm for helping us stay together.
Stephane e Aminata
IVORY COAST
Now I can stay in Italy with my children. After so much suffering, a forced marriage and domestic violence, this victory gives me hope and security. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting me through this long and difficult journey.
Ann
Sri Lanka
Thanks to the firm, I won my Dublin appeal against the decision to send me back to Germany. An important victory for me, achieved with competence and determination.
Muhammad
Pakistan
I live in Perugia, and after my application was rejected, I turned to the firm, which I had heard about from friends. After winning in the Court of Cassation, I was finally granted the residence permit I knew I was entitled to.
Michael
Nigeria