Pawinee Chumsri is one of the founders of Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR), who also serves as a lawyer and the legal manager of the organization. She works to assist individuals whose human rights have been violated and provides legal assistance to those affected. In addition to her legal advocacy work, Pawinee received The Albies award in 2023 from the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ), founded by human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and her husband, actor George Clooney. The CFJ aims to promote justice and human rights around the world.