• LL.B University of Colombo (2001)                                 
  Relevant Coursework: Intellectual Property Law, Human Rights Law, Constitutional Law, International Law, Law of the sea, Administrative Law, Labour Law, Family Law

  Attorney-at-Law Sri Lanka Law College (2002)

• SAARC Women of Excellence Award 2002, Presented by the SAARC Women’s Association Sri Lankan Chapter

• Winner : Concerto Competition (Piano Category) Conducted by the Symphony Orchestra of  Sri  Lanka 1994

• Yamaha Trophy for consistent outstanding performance of over 3 consecutive years  Presented by the Trinity College of Music, London 1990

• Exhibition Award for obtaining the highest mark in the final grade Presented by the Trinity College of Music, London                             

• Savasangeetha Scholarship Presented by Sri Lanka Foundation Institute 1990/1991

• Silver Medal (for obtaining the highest mark in Grade VI – Piano) Presented by the Trinity College of Music, London

• Special Certificate of the Royal School of Music, (For Piano, Violin & Musicianship in 1992 Success in Final Grade examinations in consecutive years) Presented by the Associated Board of the Royal College of Music

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate of the Royal College of Music (ARCM/PG)
The Royal College of Music (RCM), London, United Kingdom  (1996)First Study: Piano solo  Second Study: Ensemble Playing & Piano Accompaniment Professors: Ms Patricia Carrol, Mr. John Blakely  

Fellow of the Trinity College of Music (FTCL)
The Trinity College of Music, London (Sri Lanka Centre) (1992) Piano-Performance

• Sept.2001-ongoing: Researcher/Project Coordinator  International Centre for Ethnic Studies (ICES), Colombo -Responsible for ICES Program on Constitutionalism. Program based on the South African Experience, focusing on public participation. Responsible for conducting consultations in all districts of the country. This entails consultation with a wide range of stake holders including government officials, non government organizations and the LTTE. Work also includes research and presenting working papers/briefings, coordinating all related organizational and logistical matters. Conducted consultations in the following districts: Galle, Kandy, Badulla, Hambantota, Monaragala, Colombo, Jaffna, Chilaw, and Bandarewalla. Part of research team that provides advisory services to the government on the constitutional dimensions of the peace process.
  

• Briefing papers on Judicial Accountability, Torture in custody, Law Delays, Religious Freedom, Freedom of Espression
• Provide content related and administrative support for other ICES Programmes
• May 2003 - 2006: Research support to the Chairperson, Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka      
  
• Undertake research and prepare briefing papers for the Chairperson on specific issues. Most recent work includes briefing papers on the Death Penalty and Torture in Custody and work on the State of Human Rights Report for the year 2003/2004
• June 2004 –June 2005: Practicing law in the chambers of Senior Counsel, Dinal Phillips Esq, Attorney-At-Law
• Work includes preparing legal opinions and drafting written submissions. Special focus on Intellectual Property law.
• Member of the Select Review Panel for Intellectual Property at the Colombo Law Faculty, University of Colombo

• De-Proscription and it’s relevance to Peace – Ceylon Daily News, May 16th 2002
  State Of Human Rights in Sri Lanka Overview 2001
  (co-authored with Dr Radhika Coomaraswamy) Sri Lanka State of Human Rights 2001, Law & Society Trust Colombo 2002
  Challenges for copyright law in Sri Lanka-Is copying right?
  Midweek review, The Island, 26th February, 2003
  Matters of Principle:Judicial Independence v Judicial Accountability
  Ceylon Daily News 2nd January 2004
  ‘Mootpoint’ – Legal Review – Published by CPA
  Provided Editorial Assistance for: Constitutionalism : A broader Perspective: By Lakshman Marasinghe

INVITED CONFERENCES/SEMINARS

• British-Sri Lanka Human Rights Law Week, Organised by the British Council and the Colombo Law Faculty, Sri Lanka January 2002

• WIPO Regional Training Course on Intellectual Property for Developing Countries of Asia and the Pacific, Organised by the World Intellectual Property  Organisation,  May 2002

• Geneva Training Course in International Human Rights Law and AdvocacyConducted by the International Service for Human Rights in Geneva, Switzerland  March-April 2003

•  Asian Thematic Training Program on Human Rights and Humanitarian LawOrganised by the Office of Human Rights, Mahidol University,Raoul Walleburg University In Bangkok, Thailand  October 2004

• Hereford International Summer School (1996/97/98/2001) Studies included: Piano Performance, Piano Accompaniment, Choral direction Professors: Mr Timothy Barret, Mr. John Blakely, Mr. Bernard Roberts, Mr. Martino Tirimo, Mr. Neil Jenkins

MUSIC-WORK EXPERIENCE

• Sept. 1996-ongoing: Choral Director Holy Family Convent, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  Directed the choir that was placed second at the International Llangollen Music Festival in Wales, July 2004 ( Responsible for training the School Senior Choir as well as co-ordinating and training for other Western Musical Activities in the School)

• Jan. 2002-ongoing: Music Director, Asian International School, Colombo, Sri Lanka ( Responsible for selecting and co-ordinating all school musical activities and productions., choral director of the school choir.)

• Sept.1996-Dec.2001: Music Director, Elisabeth Moir School, Colombo, Sri Lanka ( Responsibilities included being in charge of all school musical productions)

• Music Director for many Music Theatre productions in Sri Lanka Convent

• May 2001-ongoing: Chorusmaster, The Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka (SOSL) Chamber Choir        

• Aug 2001-ongoing: Chorus Director, ‘Soul Sounds’ ( A Choral Group that performs different and varied repertoire at selected venues and functions)
  

• Music Director, ‘The Entertainers’ ( A semi classical chamber group that performs at selected functions)