In Sri Lanka, Shan worked as a researcher at the National Human Rights Commission and as a Lecturer at the Department of Law, University of Jaffna. He also worked as a Project officer with Pathfinder Foundation, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Shan joined Parish Patience Bitel Immigration Lawyers in December 2010 and at present specializes in handling protection visa applications, Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Ministerial appeals.

Shan has a particular interest in refugee law and asylum seekers and Human Rights Law.

Shan speaks fluent English and Tamil.

Member of Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law.

Member of Migration Institute of Australia.

Migration Agents Registration number: 0961664

Contact: Mahalingam Sutharshan (Shan) –  mahalingam@ppilaw.com.au