ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
- PnD in Computer Law, University of Exeter, UK., The United Kingdom (2013)
- LLM in Computer and Communications Law, Queen Mary-University of London, The United Kingdom (2009)
- Attorney-at-Law, Sri Lanka Law College, Sri Lanka (2003)
- LLB, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (2001)
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Article
Legal Challenges in Achieving a Business-Oriented Data Protection Ecosystem in Sri Lanka
2025/7 Journal of Business Research and Insights
Journal Article
Regulatory and Legal Barriers Affecting Women Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka’s Marketing Sector
2025/12 Sri Lankan Journal of Entrepreneurship
Journal Article
Engineering Management Framework for Women Entrepreneurs in SMEs
2025/11/26 Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka
Journal Article
Establishing AI Liability Rules: A Proposed Framework for Sri Lankan Law
2025 Voice of Justice
Consultancy Work
Industry consultancy - Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Sri Lanka
2025.12.01 - 2027.09.11
Trade National Single Window System Project (TNSWSP), Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Sri Lanka- Provided specialist legal and regulatory consultancy for the Trade National Single Window System Project by advising on legislative reforms, digital trade governance, regulatory compliance, electronic transactions, data protection, cybersecurity, and institutional coordination. Conducted legal reviews, prepared legal opinions, drafted policy and legislative documents, engaged with public and private stakeholders, and supported the implementation of a legally compliant National Single Window aligned with international trade facilitation standards and best practices.
MEDIA APPEARANCES
Television
Adaraneeya Jeewithaya - Siyatha TV- Adaraneeya Jeewithaya
2026.06.23 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oI5M27LYhc&t=245s
Jun 23, 2026 #SiyathaTV #SriLanka පෞද්ගලික දත්ත ආරක්ෂන පනත ගැන දැනුවත් වෙමු | Adaraneeya Jeewithaya | Thusitha Abesekara | 23 - 06- 2026