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Priya Lamichhane

Lawyer  ·  Policy Advocate
Open Data Champion

Working at the intersection of law, transparency,
and social justice in Nepal and across South Asia.

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Priya Lamichhane — Lawyer and Policy Advocate, Kathmandu Nepal
B.A.LLB
Tribhuvan University
3
Current Roles
7
Publications
South Asia
Regional Impact
About

“Law as a tool for systemic change.”
Priya Lamichhane speaking at a conference — Lawyer and Open Data Champion
Lawyer & Advocate

I am a Nepalese lawyer and public policy professional with a B.A.LLB from Tribhuvan University and experience spanning corporate compliance, energy regulation, open data governance, and international advocacy.

Currently I serve as Project Coordinator at Open Knowledge Nepal, leading data literacy programs for youth and government stakeholders, and as a member of UNICEF's Young People's Action Team (YPAT) for South Asia.

My thesis examined the Right to Self-Defense in International Legal Framework. I believe law and data, wielded together, are among the most powerful tools for transparency and civic empowerment.

Open Data Information Technology Law Cyber Law Public Policy Youth Advocacy International Law Fundamental Freedoms Right to Information Development Studies Energy & Infrastructure Law Corporate Compliance Legal Research
Publications

Research & Writing

06
“Permanent Establishment Handbook”
BLACC Journal  ·  2021
07
Co-author — “A Mentor to BALLB”
Book
Experience

Professional background

Current
Dec 2024 – Present
Project Coordinator
Open Knowledge Nepal

Leading open data literacy programs, Women in Data Conference, and Public Bodies Datathons for youth, civil society, and government stakeholders.

Current
Jun 2025 – Present
Member, Young People's Action Team (YPAT)
UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia

Advocating on Juvenile Justice and co-developing regional advocacy campaigns for children’s and adolescents’ rights across South Asia.

Current
Jun 2024 – Present
Faculty Member
Capitol Hill College

Teaching law and related subjects at undergraduate level.

Oct 2023 – Nov 2024
Assistant Compliance Officer
Vision Energy and Power Limited

Energy sector compliance, EIA obligations, land acquisition law, corporate governance, and contract drafting including PPAs and O&M agreements.

Apr – Aug 2023
Legal Intern
Ministry of Finance, Nepal Government

Supported fiscal policy finalization, legal writing, writ replies, and legislative updates during budget reconciliation.

Oct 2022 – Jan 2023
Legal Intern
Unilever Nepal Limited

Corporate compliance, contract review, trademark research, intellectual property issues and dispute follow-up.

In the Media

Press & Articles

Writing

Recent commentary

2026

The Right to Self-Defense in International Law

A critical analysis of how international legal frameworks define and limit the right to self-defense — examining state practice, UN Charter provisions, and emerging interpretations.

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January 2026  ·  OnlineKhabar English

Recidivism, Juvenile Justice, and the Limits of Criminal Prediction

An examination of how criminal prediction tools intersect with juvenile justice systems — and why Nepal’s approach to recidivism requires urgent reform.

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Based in
Kathmandu, Nepal
Scope
Nepal & South Asia

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