Amila Perera
About Amila Perera
Amila Perera is a Legal Editor at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in law and journalism, having held various roles in legal administration, public relations, and technical writing.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Amila Perera has been employed as a Legal Editor at Thomson Reuters since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for editing and reviewing legal content, ensuring accuracy and clarity in legal publications. Her position is based in Pyrmont, where she contributes to the development of legal resources for professionals in the field.
Previous Experience in Legal Administration
Prior to her current role, Amila Perera worked as a Legal Administrator at Justice Connect from 2014 to 2015. During her five-month tenure, she supported legal operations and assisted in providing legal services to the community. This experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in the legal field.
Education and Qualifications
Amila Perera studied at the University of New South Wales, where she earned a Doctor of Law (JD) from 2013 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Sydney, completed in 2007, and a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) in Journalism from Griffith University, which she obtained between 2008 and 2012. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal and editorial work.
Experience in Technical Writing
Amila Perera worked as a Technical Writer at LexisNexis from 2016 to 2019. Over the course of three years, she developed technical documents and legal content, enhancing her writing skills and understanding of legal terminology. This experience contributed to her expertise in legal editing.
Involvement in Legal and Media Fields
Amila Perera has diverse experience in both legal and media sectors. She served as a Sydney Reporter for Lunch Media Limited from 2011 to 2012 and held the position of Editor-in-Chief for the Court of Conscience at UNSW Law Society from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she interned at the Australian Law Reform Commission in 2014, gaining insight into legal reform processes.