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DIANA ROUSSI
MANAGING DIRECTOR | LEGAL PRACTITIONER
Bachelor of Laws, Bond University
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Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
Diana is deeply driven to delivering value-based legal professional services that exemplify fairness, respect and professional integrity. Her passion for bringing justice to communities has led her to establish Hawken Roussi Law.
Diana's career has seen her occupy multiple leadership positions, with an exclusive focus on compensation litigation matters. Her roles included Managing Director of Civil Litigation at a specialised Brisbane law firm for more than a decade. Diana is extensively experienced in claiming compensation for victims of serious injury and neglect.
Diana’s competencies bridge the gap between complexities that exist in our legal system and meeting the needs of those who require access to it the most. She recognises that all cases require empathy, deep understanding and a broad multi-disciplinary approach. She takes into account a variety of needs and responds beyond the base measures of those required in a compensation legal framework. Her claim processes are responsive to the impacts of complex trauma and the sensitivities of each individual's circumstances.
In 2026, Diana was recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Recommended Institutional Abuse Compensation Lawyer (Plaintiff) in Queensland. Hawken Roussi Law was also recognised as a Recommended Institutional Abuse Compensation Law Firm (Plaintiff) in Queensland.
TORI FESTA
ASSOCIATE
Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Business
Queensland University of Technology
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Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
Tori was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2023, having commenced her career with Hawken Roussi Law in 2021.
She has a strong interest in complex litigation and works alongside Diana Roussi across institutional abuse, professional negligence and motor vehicle accident matters.
Tori approaches her work with curiosity, empathy and integrity. She enjoys the challenge of untangling complex historical claims, gathering objective evidence and identifying the clearest path forward. She is committed to ensuring clients feel heard and supported throughout the process, while maintaining a practical and pragmatic approach to the resolution of complex matters.
Tori was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2023, however commenced her career with Hawken Roussi Law in 2021. Tori has a keen interest in complex abuse law and works with Diana Roussi handling Institutional Abuse and Road Accident Claims.
Tori approaches matters with curiosity and enjoys the challenge of gathering objective evidence whilst also taking a pragmatic approach to resolving complex historical matters.
Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Bachelor of Business
Queensland University of Technology
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Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
ASSOCIATE
TORI FESTA
GEMMA FOLEY
LEGAL PRACTITIONER
Bachelor of Laws
James Cook University
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Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
Gemma was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2025 and joined Hawken Roussi Law in 2024.
She brings a strong commitment to justice within the personal injury sector, with a particular passion for advocating on behalf of survivors of abuse. Under the tutelage of Diana Roussi, she is continually expanding her knowledge in this evolving and complex area of law, and approaches every case with sensitivity, professionalism and empathy.
In 2026, Hawken Roussi Law was recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Recommended Leading Institutional Abuse Compensation Law Firm (Plaintiff) in Queensland.
Managing Director, Diana Roussi, was also individually recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Recommended Leading Institutional Abuse Compensation Lawyer (Plaintiff) in Queensland for 2026.
The recognition reflects our firm’s experience representing survivors of institutional abuse in complex claims.
Hawken Roussi Law is proud to be recognised for its work in this highly specialised area and remains committed to providing considered, compassionate and practical legal representation to people who have experienced institutional abuse.