Fadwa graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Law. She completed her Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at Leo Cussen Centre for Law.

Throughout her studies, Fadwa volunteered her time at various Community Legal Centres including West Heidelberg Community Legal Centre and the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. At the same time Fadwa worked as a Compliance Officer for Services Australia. Prior to working at Pearsons Family Lawyers Fadwa worked as a generalist lawyer practicing predominantly in the area of Family Law, Intervention Orders as well as Wills and Probate matters. Fadwa’s broad background knowledge gives her an ideal generalist knowledge relevant to Family Law matters which often deal with these aspects of the law.

Fadwa likes to be a positive force for people in the community at their time of need and she has a strong conviction that everyone deserves to be represented vigorously and professionally at their time of need when separating. Fadwa relates well to people of all walks of life and enjoys all the various aspects of relationships and separation.

Interests

Outside of the law Fadwa has a passion for reading and enjoys collecting special edition books. She enjoys spending time with her family.

Fadwa speaks a second language and is fluent in Arabic.