Kalpana Wagaarachchi

Kalpana Wagaarachchi is a valued member of Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers’ Compensation Law team, based in the firm’s Sydney office.

Kalpana began her journey at Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers in 2021 as a Law Clerk, gaining invaluable experience across a wide range of personal injury matters

Kalpana now practices in the plaintiff sphere of personal injury, with her practice mainly comprising of historical and institutional Abuse claims against government departments and individual perpetrators, workers compensation claims, and public liability claims. She has experience working on both litigated and unlitigated claims across several jurisdictions.

Kalpana is a compassionate and dedicated lawyer committed to providing positive and successful outcomes for her clients. She takes pride in representing a diverse range of clients from various backgrounds and life experiences. She is committed to keeping her clients informed throughout the entire legal process in a way that is easily understood.

“I pride myself in being an empathetic lawyer who acknowledges the need for clients to feel comfortable and understood while they are being guided through the often complex and stressful sphere of the legal system. I believe that each client’s circumstances are truly unique, and it is important to me to bring an individualised approach to each and every client to ensure that they get the justice they deserve.”

Key Professional Achievements

• Kalpana joined Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers in May 2021 as a Law Clerk.
• She graduated with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts (Majoring in Criminology and Minoring in Anthropology) from Macquarie University, Sydney in March 2025.
• She successfully completed the Macquarie University Global Leadership Program in November 2024, where she developed skills in various areas including cross-cultural awareness, problem solving and ethical reasoning.
• She completed a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from The College of Law in July 2025.
• Kalpana was admitted as a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in September 2025.