Committee

Colombo Law Society is governed by a committee elected annually. The CLS working committee consists of eight office bearers and six other members from the elected committee. The Committee for the year 2022 - 2023 was elected and appointed on February 2, 2022 Present Committee represents a wide spectrum of practice in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Committee Members 2022/2023.

Committee Members 2022/2023.

President's Message

Mr. Sanjeewa Dasanayake

President

I consider it my honour to be elected as President of the prestigious Colombo Law Society (CLS) which is the oldest professional body in the Legal Fraternity. I am humbled by the trust and confidence placed in me by the four thousand strong membership, which I am privileged to serve as President.
The office was bestowed on me at a time of unprecedented challenges posed by Covid 19, economic strife, political turmoil and general distress to the public. Maintaining the Rule of Law and endeavouring amidst all challenges to meet the requirements of the membership and the expectations of the people in the delivery of justice was, to say the least, daunting.
Since assuming office, my committee and I have relentlessly forged ahead with realizing our goals in creating a more perfect working environment for lawyers, enhancing the professional dignity of our members, and furthering legal education for all lawyers, with particular emphasis being placed on tackling issues faced by junior members of the profession.
I assure you that we will unwaveringly continue to stand for and strive for the maintenance of the Rule of Law and make committed efforts in achieving the greater welfare of our members.

President

Mr. Sanjeewa Dasanayake

Secretary

Mr. Sandun Nagahawatta

Treasurer

Mr. Harshana Ranasinghe

Working Committee Members

Vice Presidents: Mr. Chamath Fernando & Mr. Nalin Samarakoon Asst. Secretary: Mr. Dilum Jayanath, Asst. Treasurer: Ms. Gamali Amaratunga, Editor: Mr. Lahiru Welgama Perera Mrs. Anoma Gunathilake (Life Member Honoris Causa), Mr. K. Kaneshayogan (Life Member Honoris Causa), Ms. Vindika Subasinghe, Mr. Akalanka Ukwatta, Mr. Chatura Galhena, Mr. Thanuka Nandasiri

Other Committee Members

Mr. Janaprith Fernando (Life Member Honoris Causa), Mr.Imaz Imthiyaz, Mr.Kaneel Maddumage, Mr.Niroshan Siriwardhene, Mr. Akalanka Ukwatta, Mr. Migara Doss, Mr. Manoj Jayasena

Become a member of the
Colombo Law Society

If you are an Attorney - at - Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, you can become a member of Colombo Law Society. You may apply for Life Membership or the Ordinary Membership which is only valid for a period of one year. Further details are in the Application Forms or do not hesitate to contact CLS Secretariat for details.