Nisansala

Bio & Education

Associate

Areas of practice: Family Law – Negotiation and Litigation, Separation Agreements and Independent Legal Advice, Guardianship, Adoption, Grand-parent access, Assisted Reproduction; Residential Real Estate; Wills & Estates

Nisansala (Nis) has strong academic and practical experience. She aims to help resolve family law issues amicably, and represents clients in court when the issues warrant litigation. Nis also enjoys assisting her clients find peace of mind by helping them to express their final wishes through the drafting of Wills, Health Care Directives, and Powers of Attorney.

In addition to being an internationally trained lawyer, and receiving her accreditation through the National Federation of Law Societies, Nis has a background and education in banking and finance, both in Sri Lanka and Canada, adding depth and understanding to her family, estates, and real estate practices. Her main goal is to provide efficient, high-quality legal services while bringing empathy and compassion to every situation.

Education, Training & Certifications

Called to the Manitoba Bar: 2024

Federation of Law Societies National Committee on Accreditation, Certificate of Qualification (2022)

Certificate of Investment Funds Canada, Canadian Securities Institute (2016)

Diploma in Banking and Finance, Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (2016)

Bachelor of Laws, Open University of Sri Lanka (2014)

Diploma in Advanced English - University of Colombo (2009)

Professional Memberships and Select Professional Involvement & Community Volunteerism

Canadian Bar Association, member

Manitoba Bar Association, member

Community Legal Education Association Lawyer Referral Panelist

Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, Member

Sri Lankan Association of Manitoba, Member

Manitoba Buddhist Vihara and Cultural Association, volunteer teacher