Dhilum is a barrister at Kate Sheppard Chambers. She is of Sri Lanka descent.  Dhilum is passionate about supporting vulnerable people in ethnic and migrant communities.  Her work through Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley has given her a deep empathy for the experiences many migrants face, including as victim survivors of workplace exploitation and family violence.  

The resources in the VERI-Mi website and app are developed from Dhilum’s experiences over many years as an advocate for exploited migrants, including through raising personal grievances and wage arrears claims, attending mediations, providing immigration advice, negotiating settlements with employers, and representing victims of exploitation in the Employment Relations Authority.  Dhilum’s work in this area is provided for free through Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley, and Dhilum also supports other employment and immigration lawyers in other Community Law Centres throughout New Zealand to advocate for victims of exploitation.