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Empowering voices, inspiring change.

I’m Dr Chandrika Subramaniyan, a Sydney lawyer, mediator, writer, speaker and academic, and a community leader working for justice and empowerment for more than two decades.

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20+years of
legal practice

~80books in Tamil
and English

1997serving migrants
and refugees since

Dr Chandrika Subramaniyan receiving an award on stage with dignitaries

Accredited MediatorFamily Dispute Resolution

Overseas Tamil ScholarTamil Nadu Government, 2018

20+years in
legal practice

About me

Empowering Sydney through leadership

A community leader, lawyer and advocate with expertise in law, mediation, academia and public speaking, championing justice and community empowerment.

Legal practitioner for 20+ years
Board member of four organisations
Accredited mediator and FDR provider
TAFE and university educator

ChandrikaDr Chandrika SubramaniyanLawyer & community leader

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By the numbers

Decades of service, in numbers

From my first literary award in 1988 to boardrooms and classrooms across Sydney today.

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Law

20+

years as a legal practitioner

Media

30+

years of media experience

Author

~80

books in Tamil and English

Boards

boards I currently serve on

What I do

How I can help you

All services

Legal services

Free legal assistance for people in need, through Cultural Diversity Network Inc (CDNI).

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Writing & speeches

Nearly eighty books in Tamil and English, and more than three decades of media experience.

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Community leadership

Programs for migrants, refugees, women, youth and language communities across Sydney.

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Author & speaker

Nearly 80 books, written in Tamil and English

On religion, philosophy, media, law and leadership, drawing on more than three decades of media experience.

1988Women and Media received the Tamil Nadu Government’s Literary Award.
2018Honoured with the title ‘Overseas Tamil Scholar’ by the Tamil Nadu Government.
SRMK J M Abdul Kalam Science & Technology Award for her book on cyber laws and cyber crimes.

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See my vision and approach, and how I can support your community and your legal needs.

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Testimonials

Kind words from the community

Attending one of Chandrika’s talks was enlightening. Her insights as a lawyer and academic are profound, and her passion for justice is truly inspiring.

Talk attendee

An exceptional advocate and community leader. Her dedication and professionalism have made a significant impact on our community. Highly recommended.

Community member

Boards & committees