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.
