Indrani Balaratnam

Indrani Balaratnam is a highly experienced legal professional currently serving as a Staff Attorney in the Criminal Defense Practice at The Bronx Defenders, alongside a role as a Capital Defense Consultant for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Balaratnam has extensive experience as a Mitigation Specialist, having worked with various organizations, including From The Grey and the ACLU, addressing complex legal cases involving the death penalty. With a strong background in conducting thorough research, data analysis, and creating comprehensive mitigation strategies, Balaratnam has significantly contributed to capital litigation projects across multiple states, including North Carolina and Louisiana. Balaratnam holds a Master of Laws degree in International Development Law and Human Rights and a Bachelor of Laws degree, demonstrating a solid academic foundation in legal principles.