Erick Balasooriya
Attorney-at-Law, Supreme Court
132/4 Giridara Junction,Sri Lanka
Summary
Dedicated legal professional offering expertise in Criminal law, fundamental rights law, Constitutional law, Criminal appeals and immigration law. Proven success in building trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice in clear and universal terms. Hardworking and dedicated to client advocacy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Criminal Defense Practitioner
Colombo High Court
Colombo, Sri Lanka
06.2020 - Current
- An active criminal defense practitioner of the Colombo High Court, Sri Lanka under the President’s Counsel, Mr. Sarath Jayamanne PC
- Handled many cases relating to criminal trials, Bail applications, Criminal Appeals in Magistrate Courts and Provincial High courts around the Sri Lanka during 2020 – 2022.
- Handled Fundamental Rights applications, Writ Applications, Criminal Appeals in Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Sri Lanka during 2020 – 2022.
Attorney-at-Law
Supreme Court Of Sri Lanka
01.2018 - Current
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Tracked and researched developing precedent and legislation criminal law to maintain expertise and best advise and advocate for clients.
Research Officer
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Fostered relationships with sponsors by procuring new trials and negotiating budgets and contracts with new and existing sponsors.
- Performed site monitoring visits to verify adherence to clinical research protocols and good clinical practice(GCP) guidelines.
- Established strategic goals for broad-scale research through acquisition of appropriate funding and program support.
- Built institution's research portfolio in accordance with long-term strategic plan.
Education
Master of Laws (LLM) - Criminal Justice Administration
Open University
Sri Lanka 08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Sri Lanka 01.2012 - 01.2015
Post Graduate Diploma - Criminology & Criminal Justice
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Sri Lanka 03.2020 - 03.2021
Foundation Course - Human Resource Management (FCHRM)
Institute of Personnel Management (IPM)
Sri Lanka 04.2001 -
Skills
Case management
Extracurricular activities
- Captained the senior rugby team of Ananda College (2010)
- A senior prefect of Ananda College prefect’s guild (2009/2010).
- A senior player of the Gajaba Regiment rugby team of the Sri Lankan Army. (2011- 2013)
- A senior player of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University rugby team. (2012 – 2015)
- A senior player of the Sri Lanka Law College rugby team. (2016 – 2018)
- A senior player of the Sri Lanka Lawyers Rugby team. (2018 – 2022)
- Was awarded colors by Ananda College in 2008 for the excellent performance displayed in rugby.
- Was awarded colors by General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University in the years 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 for the excellent performance displayed in rugby.
- Was awarded colors by the Sri Lanka Law College in 2016 & 2017 for the excellent performance displayed in rugby.
Memberships
- Member of the Old Anandian’s Sports Club - Rugby Wing.
- Member of the Old Boys Association of Ananda College, Sri Lanka.
- Assistant Coordinator of the Junior Rugby Development Group of Ananda College, Sri Lanka.
Accomplishments
- Argives a special determination case (SC SD / 24 / 2020) in Supreme Court when 20th Amendment to the Sri Lankan Constitution was challenged its Constitutionality before the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka and court decided to allow my petition.
- An active criminal defense practitioner of the Colombo High Court, Sri Lanka under the President’s Counsel ,Mr. Sarath Jayamanne PC (2020 – 2022)
- Handled many cases relating to criminal trials, Bail applications, Criminal Appeals in Magistrate Courts and Provincial High courts around the Sri Lanka during 2020 – 2022.
- Handled Fundamental Rights applications, Writ Applications, Criminal Appeals in Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Sri Lanka during 2020 – 2022.
- Specialized my practicing on the areas of Criminal law, fundamental rights law, Constitutional law, Criminal appeals and immigration law.
Timeline
Master of Laws (LLM) - Criminal Justice Administration
Open University
08.2021 - Current
Criminal Defense Practitioner
Colombo High Court
06.2020 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - Criminology & Criminal Justice
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
03.2020 - 03.2021
Research Officer
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka
01.2019 - 12.2019
Attorney-at-Law
Supreme Court Of Sri Lanka
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
01.2012 - 01.2015
Foundation Course - Human Resource Management (FCHRM)
Institute of Personnel Management (IPM)
04.2001 -
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