Sudhasri Yadavalli (She/They)
Legal Aid Lawyer and Research Fellow
Centre for Justice, Law and Society
Sudhasri Yadavalli is a lawyer whose practice is deeply rooted in the intersection of law, gender and sexuality studies, and social justice. Their preferred pronouns are they/them and she/her.
Sudhasri joins the Centre for Justice, Law and Society (CJLS) as a Legal Aid Lawyer and Research Fellow. Sudhasri's deep-seated association with the Centre began during their final two years of law school, where they worked with the Law and Marginalisation Clinic, a dedicated community outreach initiative of CJLS. Here, Sudhasri's journey progressed from Student Researcher to Student Paralegal, allowing them to make tangible contributions to projects concerning the rights and welfare of transgender persons and assist in multiple legal aid cases for transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
Their primary research interests include Constitutional Law, Human Rights Law, and their intrinsic link to gender and sexuality studies, alongside Mental Health Advocacy and Disability Rights. Beyond their legal commitments, Sudhasri is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and dedicates their free time to writing poetry and voraciously reading any material they can get their hands on.
“The Centre for Justice, Law, and Society (CJLS) is as a unique and pioneering endeavour, seamlessly integrating the theoretical rigors of law with practical community justice and advocacy initiatives. It has rapidly distinguished itself as a dynamic organization committed to addressing a diverse and crucial spectrum of issues, particularly concerning queer and gender-based rights. This mission carries with it immense potential and genuine hope for the future of these vital spaces. I am excited to join the team of budding and dedicated lawyers, scholars, and activists that form this organisation, and I eagerly hope to contribute meaningfully to the continued growth and impact of the Centre.”