Ruwanthi Mudalige Kay - Refugee, Immigration & Human Rights Law Clerk.

Ruwanthi Mudalige KayB.A.

Law Clerk (she/her)

Tel: +1-647-670-3484| Email:[email protected] 

Ruwanthi Mudalige Kay is a law clerk at Landings LLP. Drawing from her personal experience as an immigrant and her commitment to advocating for marginalized communities, Ruwanthi brings an empathetic, client-centered approach to her legal work. She is skilled in managing complex case files, providing comprehensive legal and administrative support.

Ruwanthi’s career in law was inspired by her volunteer work with immigrant communities, which led her to shift her focus from architecture to immigration law. Since then, she has developed expertise in case management, legal research, and preparing comprehensive legal submissions. Through mentorship from a former Canadian visa officer, Ruwanthi has gained valuable insights into immigration processes from both a client and institutional perspective. She has since worked at a leading boutique immigration and refugee law firm specializing in migration within the LGBTQ+ community and with the Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association.

In addition to her professional work, Ruwanthi remains actively involved in volunteer efforts, particularly in the creative arts and immigration sectors. She has extensive experience coordinating educational webinars and networking events, as well as serving as an instructor for community-based programs designed to support immigrants and refugees. Fluent in both Sinhala and English, with working proficiency in Tamil and Hindi, Ruwanthi is also able to serve a diverse range of clients in both her professional and volunteer capacities.

Education

  • University of Toronto: B.A. (Hons.), Double Major in Architectural History and Architectural Design and Practice

Select Experience

  • Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
  • The 519 LGBTQ+ Community Centre Instructor