Ishara McKenna

Ishara McKenna is a seasoned legal professional specializing in privacy law and data protection, currently serving as Senior Privacy Counsel at VeraSafe since October 2020. Previously, Ishara held roles as Privacy Counsel at Eversheds Sutherland SA and as a Commercial/Corporate Law Associate at Livingston Leandy Incorporated, where responsibilities included drafting contracts and advising on mergers, acquisitions, and compliance with various laws. Ishara's experience extends to litigation and commercial law, with a prominent internship with the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Educational qualifications include an LLM in Public International Law from Leiden University and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of South Africa, complemented by a Diploma in Music Performance from Trinity College London.