Poorna Jayasena

Poorna Jayasena completed her legal education at Sri Lanka Law College in Colombo, Sri Lanka, while simultaneously completing a Civil Engineering degree at the University of Peradeniya, Kandy. Upon immigrating to Canada, she fulfilled her National Committee of Accreditation (NCA) requirements, while gaining valuable experience with several leading immigration and international trade law firms in Toronto.

Poorna completed her NCA examinations through the University of Western Ontario and articled at a boutique firm in Markham, where she gained exposure to real estate, family and estate law. Called to the Ontario Bar in 2009, Poorna established her own practice, providing services in real estate, estates, immigration, and family law. Over the years, she has become a trusted professional within the Sri Lankan expatriate community.

After 16 years in private practice, Poorna Jayasena joined Levy Zavet to bring her depth of experience and client-focused approach to the firm’s real estate practice. She focuses primarily on real estate law, serving a well-established client base with professionalism and integrity. She approaches each matter with a practical mindset, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and effectively.

When she is not practicing law, Poorna enjoys family time with her husband, two sons, the dog and cats, and the wildlife around their home. She also loves gardening and long nature walks whenever time allows.