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As Deputy Director of Community Legal Services, Pramnath oversees the day-to-day operations across our legal aid schemes such as the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme, Family Justice Support Scheme and Ad Hoc Pro Bono Scheme, Community Law Centres and Migrant Worker Law Centre, to ensure the efficient, effective, and sustainable delivery of legal services to underserved communities. His leadership ensures that operations run efficiently and that applicants in need of legal assistance are promptly processed and supported, facilitating their access to justice. He will also work closely with the Chief Representation Officer to implement operational strategies that support Pro Bono SG’s (PBSG) mission of providing access to justice for all vulnerable individuals in Singapore. 

Pramnath mentors a team of PBSG lawyers, known as Advocates and Fellows, who handle urgent cases. His guidance ensures smooth operations and effective support for clients. Holding a practising certificate, he actively takes on cases under PBSG’s schemes and represents clients in court. Pramnath’s legal journey began with an International Scholarship to study law at the University of Tasmania, where he graduated top of his international cohort in 2012. He started his career in private practice as a commercial litigator before joining PBSG as a CLAS Fellow to pursue his passion for criminal law. 

After his initial tenure at Pro Bono SG, Pramnath joined Providence Law Asia LLC, working with Abraham Vergis S.C. as the first Counsel and Pro Bono Advocate, handling high-stakes cases, including those involving the death penalty. His dedication to defending vulnerable clients marked his tenure there. Returning to Pro Bono SG in 2022 as a CLAS Advocate, he continued his advocacy for vulnerable accused persons. 

In 2024, Pramnath also participated in NCSS’s 40-under-40 programme, a distinguished leadership initiative for social service sector leaders.