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Dr. Chandrika Subramaniyan is a distinguished legal professional with a robust academic and professional background. She completed her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) at the University of Western Sydney Law School and further advanced her legal education with a Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law. Admitted to practise as a solicitor and barrister in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Dr. Subramaniyan brings a wealth of experience to her practice. Before establishing her own law firm, SUCCESS, Dr. Subramaniyan honed her skills at various prestigious law firms across Sydney. Her career is marked by a commitment to justice and community engagement, leading her to champion numerous worthy causes. Her significant contributions to the legal field have earned her several nominations and awards, particularly from esteemed organisations such as the Women Lawyers Association of NSW and the Law and Justice Foundation of NSW. Dr. Subramaniyan's journey from her beginnings as a migrant to becoming a recognised figure in the legal community is a testament to her dedication and resilience. Her practice reflects her passion for law and her unwavering commitment to her clients and the broader community.
Former Chairperson
Participate Australia
Mar 2023 - Present • 3 years 8 months
Board Member
Western Sydney Local Health District
Dec 2022 - Present • 3 years 11 months
Chairperson
SydWest Multicultural Services
Oct 2022 - Present • 4 years 1 month
Board Member
Western Sydney Local Health District
Jan 2022 - Present • 4 years 10 months
Consultant
CNICA Council for National and International Commercial Arbitration
Sep 2021 - May 2023 • 1 year 8 months
Consultant
CNICA Council for National and International Commercial Arbitration
Nov 2020 - Present • 6 years
Fellow
Asian institute of dispute resolution centre
Jul 2018 - Present • 8 years 4 months
Chief Editor
The Sub continent Voice
May 2017 - Present • 9 years 6 months
CEO SUCCESS GROUP
Technical Writing International
Jan 2017 - Jan 2017 • 0 months
Senior Consultant
Success Management Services
Mar 2016 - Jan 2017 • 10 months
Member
Justice Multicultural Advisory Council
Dec 2015 - Present • 10 years 11 months
ex -Chairperson of the Board
Blacktwon
Oct 2015 - Present • 11 years 1 month
Executive Committee Member
Indian National Bar Association , Sydney Chapter
Oct 2015 - Present • 11 years 1 month
Mediator Arbitrator and DNDR panelist
KL Malaysia Regional Centre for Arbitration
Jun 2014 - Present • 12 years 5 months
Editor
TAMIL AUSTRALIAN Tamil Magazine
Aug 2013 - Present • 13 years 3 months
President Australia Forum, ICDR
International Court for Dispute Resolution
Jul 2013 - Present • 13 years 4 months
Foreign Legal Consultant
Indian Council for Arbitration
Dec 2012 - Present • 13 years 11 months
Director
Blacktown
Dec 2008 - Present • 17 years 11 months
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Principal Solicitor - Migration Agent - Notary - Accredited Mediator
Success Lawyers and Barristers
Jun 2007 - Present • 19 years 5 months
Solicitor - Associate
RTW & Associates
May 2007 - Nov 2008 • 1 year 6 months
Chair
Success group company
Dec 2006 - Present • 19 years 11 months
Legal Teacher
University of Western Sydney
Jan 2006 - Jan 2012 • 6 years
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Principal Solicitor
Success Lawyers and Barristers
Aug 2005 - Present • 21 years 3 months
DV Officer
Immigrant Women's speak out Inc
Jul 2004 - Mar 2005 • 8 months
Consultant
Holroyd Parramatta Migrant services Inc
Dec 2003 - Jul 2006 • 2 years 7 months
Manager & Consultant
GLOBAL ENTRY
Jul 2002 - Nov 2002 • 4 months
Para Legal and Migration Agent
Mannix Lawyers
Dec 2001 - Dec 2002 • 1 year
Court Assistant/ Migration Agent
THe Migration Planet
Dec 2001 - Dec 2003 • 2 years
Solicitor Consultant
THe Migration Planet
Dec 2000 - Present • 25 years 11 months
Teacher
TAFE NSW
Nov 2000 - Aug 2013 • 12 years 9 months
Manager & Consultant
Netskills International Pty Ltd
Jun 2000 - Jul 2002 • 2 years 1 month
IT trainer
GLOBAL ENTRY
Dec 1999 - Dec 2001 • 2 years
Trainer
TAFE
Dec 1999 - Aug 2013 • 13 years 8 months
Registration Officer
Commonwealth Bank
Nov 1999 - Jun 2000 • 7 months
Research officer
University of Technology
Aug 1998 - Oct 1999 • 1 year 2 months
Community service assistant
Burwood Community Welfare Services
Dec 1997 - Dec 1999 • 2 years
Research Officer
Inner West Migrant Resource Center
Jun 1997 - Aug 1998 • 1 year 2 months
Migrant Placement Assistant
Burwood Community Welfare services
Jun 1997 - Aug 1998 • 1 year 2 months
Managing Editor
Express Newspapers Cey Ltd
Dec 1990 - Jun 1997 • 6 years 6 months
Certificate, International Humanitarian Law
International Committee of the Red Cross
2019 - 2019
Certificate in International Humanitarain Law, Law
International commitee for Red Cross
2018 - 2019
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Tamil and ethics
Tamil University
2018 - 2023
DIPLOMA in INTL LAW
Australian Institute of Company Directors
2015
Diploma of Vocational Education and Training, Vocational Education and Training
Management Institute of Austalia
2012 - 2012
Master of Laws (LLM), Dispute Resolution and International Trade
The University of Queensland
2011 - 2012
Mediation Accreditation, Mediation
The University of Queensland
2011 - 2011
Cert IV in Real Estate Licensing, Real Estate
Smart Academy
2011 - 2011
Aboriginal Cultural Competency, Aboriginal Cultural studies
Legal Aid
2011 - 2011
Advanced Diploma of Management, Management
Australian Retail and Busiess College
2010 - 2010
Diploma in Business Management, Business Management
Global Training Institute QLD
2010 - 2010
TAE – Training and Assessment, Taining and Assesment
Mr Wed Queensland
2010 - 2010
Diploma, Legal Practice
College of Law
2005 - 2005
Certificate in Aboriginal Cultural studies, Aboriginal Cultural studies
TAFE NSW
2004 - 2012
Statement of Attainment in Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness
TAFE NSW
2004 - 2004
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer Certification, Information Technology
Microsoft Certification
2001 - 2001
LLB, LAW
Western Sydney University
2001 - 2004
Certificate IV in Government (Project Management), Project Management
Learning Labs Sydney
2000 - 2000
Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment, Training
Equals International Sydney
1999 - 1999
Certificate III in Multi Media and Web Designing, Multimedia
J MC Academy
1996 - 1996
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Journalism and Mass Communicaton
University of Madras
1986 - 1988
Master of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Madras
1984 - 1986
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
University of Madras
1982 - 1984
Last checked: 15 May 2026 • Checked with The Law Society of NSW
