Areas of work
Diana specialises in probate, trusts, wills, enduring powers of attorney and charities. She advises on and manages clients’ personal affairs generally.

Education
Diana was educated at High School for Girls in Barnsley (1956–1963), University College London, LL.B. (Hons) (1963–1966) and College of Law, Lancaster Gate where Diana obtained the Solicitor (Hons), Clifford Inn Prize, Clabon Prize and Travers Smith Scholarship
(1969-1970).

Career
College of Estate Management (London) Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer in Law (1966–1969)
Goodman Derrick (Articled Clerk) (1970 – 1972)
Calvert Smith & Sutcliffe (Assistant Solicitor) (1972–1973)
Assisted Dr David Owen draft his private member’s Children Bill (1973)
British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering, Inaugural Legal Group Secretary (1973–1982)
House of Commons Select Social Services Committee Specialist adviser (1983)
Goodman Derrick (Partner 1986 Consultant 2003) (1983 – present)
Contributor to Butterworth’s Encyclopaedia of Forms & Precedents Vol 42 (Wills)
The Bridge Child Care Development Service, board member (Chair 1989-1996) (1983–1996)
Richmond Social Services Adoption and Fostering Panel, independent member (Chair 1997-
2003) (1983–2003)
Richmond Adult Community College, Governor, (Chair 2001-) 1993-present
Reproductive Health Alliance Europe, board member (Chair 2003-2006) (1998–2006) Engender Health, board member (1999–2005)

Memberships
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists
Law Society Probate Section
Charity Law Association

Hobbies
Bee-keeping, gardening, art, calligraphy and reading