Ashini Dias Wanigasekera
About Ashini Dias Wanigasekera
Ashini Dias Wanigasekera is a legal intern based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, currently working at Thomson Reuters. She has a Juris Doctorate from Rutgers Law School and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Rutgers University, with a strong interest in corporate law.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Ashini Dias Wanigasekera has been working as a Legal Intern at Thomson Reuters since 2021. In this role, she engages in various legal research and analysis tasks, contributing to the company's legal department. Her experience at Thomson Reuters allows her to apply her legal education in a practical setting, gaining insights into the legal industry.
Education and Expertise
Ashini studied at Rutgers Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctorate from 2020 to 2023. She is currently a 2L student, indicating her progression in the law program. Prior to law school, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Rutgers University, studying from 2016 to 2020. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in legal principles and political frameworks.
Background
Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, Ashini has access to a variety of legal opportunities and networking events. Her work experience includes positions at Johnson & Johnson as an Extern, Ingersoll Rand as a Data Entry Assistant and Tax Intern, and roles in retail as a Sales Associate at Famous Footwear and a Book Seller at Barnes & Noble College.
Career Experience
Ashini has diverse work experience in various roles. She worked as a Data Entry Assistant at Ingersoll Rand from 2019 to 2020 and as a Tax Intern for three months in 2019. Additionally, she gained customer service experience as a Sales Associate at Famous Footwear in 2017 and as a Book Seller at Barnes & Noble College in 2019. This varied background supports her legal career aspirations.
Interest in Corporate Law
Ashini has a strong interest in corporate law, with specific focus areas including securities, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets. This interest aligns with her academic pursuits and her current role as a Legal Intern, where she can explore these topics in greater depth.