Our Community Lawyers

As Head of Representation, Sadhana helms the robust in-house community lawyer team of 10 lawyers dedicated to providing high-quality pro bono legal representation and integrated legal care to the most socially excluded. 

Prior to joining Pro Bono SG, Sadhana practiced commercial litigation with one of the most coveted litigation teams in the country, led by Mr. Davinder Singh, S.C. She joined the pioneer batch of Criminal Legal Aid Scheme (CLAS) Fellows in 2015 and was appointed as one of the first CLAS Advocates in 2017. In 2021, she took up the position of Head of Representation. She has advised and/or represented over 500 clients, and has appeared at all levels of the Singapore courts for criminal matters. 

In 2023, Sadhana was awarded The Joseph Grimberg Outstanding Young Advocate Award, which recognises young lawyers in good standing who exhibit professional excellence, service to the profession and the bar, service to the community, and/or a reputation for or the advancement of legal ethics and professional responsibility. She is also an advocacy trainer with the Law Society’s Advocacy Committee. 

Sadhana continues to practice as a criminal practitioner. 

Pramnath is the Deputy Head of Representation at Pro Bono SG. He mentors the team of Representation lawyers comprising Advocates and Fellows. His guidance ensures that recipients of legal assistance receive efficient and top quality legal representation from the team of Pro Bono SG lawyers. 

Pramnath, who started his career in private practice as a commercial litigator, subsequently joined Pro Bono SG as a CLAS Fellow in 2019 to pursue his passion for criminal law. In 2021, Pramnath joined Providence Law Asia LLC as its first Counsel and Pro Bono Advocate. He worked closely with Abraham Vergis S.C. and handled high-stake criminal and civil matters, including those involving the death penalty. 

Pramnath returned to Pro Bono SG as a CLAS Advocate in 2022, to continue his advocacy for vulnerable accused persons, leading to his promotion to Assistant Director. In this role, Pramnath continues to champion fair legal representation and justice for all, while still actively representing clients in criminal matters. 

Ke Hui joined Pro Bono SG in February 2024 as a CLC Advocate. She co-leads the legal team at Pro Bono SG’s Community Law Centres, provides legal guidance to those in need in the community, and mentors the Community Law Fellows in representation cases.

Ke Hui graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from King’s College London in 2018. She has a keen interest in various areas of community law. Prior to joining Pro Bono SG, Ke Hui spent over four years in prosecutorial work, conducting criminal mentions, trials and appeals at the High Court and State Courts.

As a CLC Advocate, Qian Hui co-leads the legal team at Pro Bono SG’s Community Law Centres, providing high-touch legal help, including representation for vulnerable individuals. The team prides itself on holistic socio-legal aid, sitting on multidisciplinary panels with social service professionals to equip vulnerable communities with legal awareness for upstream support.

She was first introduced to PBSG as a student intern in 2013 and has officially been with PBSG since her call to the Singapore Bar in 2019. She joined as a Criminal Legal Aid Scheme Fellow and subsequently managed various access to justice initiatives from clinic and representation schemes, migrant worker focused programmes, to corporate legal assistance for non-profit organisations.

Kevin joined Pro Bono SG as a CLAS Advocate in 2024 where he co-leads a team of criminal defence lawyers who represent vulnerable and underprivileged accused persons. He finds criminal practice immensely fulfilling, given its human touch and the tangible impact it has on life and liberty.

Before joining Pro Bono SG, Kevin spent over three years in criminal practice at Leo Fernando LLC. He has advised clients on various types of criminal matters and appeared at all levels of the Singapore courts. In his second year of practice, he obtained leave to refer a question of law of public interest to the Court of Appeal, and argued the criminal reference as lead counsel.

Jian Yang is a CLAS Advocate at Pro Bono SG, where he co-leads a team of passionate criminal defence lawyers in providing pro bono legal representation to underprivileged persons at the State Courts and Supreme Court of Singapore.

Prior to joining Pro Bono SG, Jian Yang practised general litigation, in which he handled a variety of matters such as minority derivative actions under the Companies Act, contractual claims, and medical negligence matters. 

Benedict is a CLAS Fellow. He represents underprivileged persons involved in criminal proceedings in both the Supreme Court and State Courts of Singapore. In 2021, he graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (magna cum laude) from Singapore Management University.

Prior to joining Pro Bono SG in September 2023, Benedict maintained a practice in commercial disputes, international arbitration (both commercial and investor-State), white collar crime, and investigations. Benedict has also been contributing to his alma mater, Singapore Management University, by coaching/mentoring teams representing the school in international collaborative dispute resolution competitions. In his free time, Benedict particularly enjoys learning about various topics, playing chess, and doing long-distance runs.

Sherah is a CLC Fellow, who provides advice and representation to vulnerable individuals. She has a particular interest in the legal issues faced by transnational families and also represents clients in legal matters before the Syariah Courts. She is called to the Singapore and New York Bars.

Prior to joining PBSG in 2023, she practiced as a commercial litigator and arbitration lawyer. Her commitment to improving access to justice has also led her to work with international non-governmental organisations dedicated to advocating for migrant rights and combating human trafficking.

Shirin joined PBSG as a CLAS Fellow in 2023. She has found the work of representing clients from various walks of life to be incredibly fulfilling. Being able to do full-time pro bono work alongside supportive colleagues and highly accomplished mentors has made her time in the Fellowship special to her. She has extended her term with the Fellowship for a second year and hopes to be able to reach more individuals in need of legal guidance.

Before joining CLAS, she was an associate with Eugene Thuraisingam LLP where she practised criminal and civil litigation. She is an alumnus of the Yale-NUS and NUS Law Double Degree Program. Outside of the law, she enjoys yoga.

Suria joined PBSG as a CLC Fellow in 2024. He was called to the Singapore bar in 2024. He works closely with the Community Law team to provide assistance to vulnerable members of society.

Suria is passionate about access to justice and matters affecting the needy and vulnerable. He actively serves the community as a Grassroots Leader at the Whampoa Community Club.

Su joined Pro Bono SG in January 2023 as a CLAS Fellow. She deeply values the ability to journey with and assist clients from a wide range of backgrounds facing criminal proceedings. She is also grateful for the immense mentorship and support for her growth at PBSG, including being given opportunities to represent clients at trial and on appeal at the High Court.

She was called to the Singapore Bar in 2021. Prior to joining PBSG, Su trained in and practised corporate law where she assisted in rendering advice on cross-border antitrust matters as well as Environmental, Social and Governance issues.