Sadhana Rai
Appointed w.e.f. 1 April 2025
Sadhana oversees Pro Bono SG’s legal practice as the Chief Representation Officer, ensuring the highest standards of excellence, accountability, and innovation in service delivery. This includes practice standards, professional development, and performance monitoring while strengthening our reputation as a leader in community law. She works closely with the CEO to shape strategic initiatives and drive growth within the legal practice.
Sadhana oversees the administration of Community Legal Services within Pro Bono SG. She leads a team of litigation support specialists and community lawyers, ensuring timely and fair assistance to deserving applicants through legal guidance and representation. Additionally, Sadhana maintains an active practicing certificate,and continues to advocate for clients in court under Pro Bono SG’s various schemes.
Before her tenure at Pro Bono SG, Sadhana practiced commercial litigation at Drew & Napier LLC under the mentorship of Mr Davinder Singh, SC. She joined the pioneer batch of CLAS Fellows in 2015 and became one of the first CLAS Advocates in 2017, where she also mentored new Fellows. Her dedication to public service earned her a spot in the National Council of Social Service’s 40-Under-40 program in 2022, a prestigious initiative aimed at fostering young leaders in the social service sector. In 2023, she was awarded the Joseph Grimberg Outstanding Young Advocate Award, which honours young lawyers for their professional excellence, community service, and ethical standards.
Beyond her Pro Bono SG career, Sadhana is an active member of The Law Society of Singapore’s Advocacy Committee, where she contributes to the training and development of advocacy skills for members of the Bar. She is also passionate about environmental and animal welfare issues, serving on the Management Committee of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals since November 2022.