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good lawyer must be a great problemsolver, encapsulating the ability to deeply connect with others and build longstanding connections that go beyond just a transactional relationship. Propelled by such a desire to help people solve their problems and advocate for others, Soul Counsel’s Founder, Sukhminder Virk, stepped foot into the field of Law after having completed his LLB program at Kingston University, London, England. Upon completion of his studies, Virk ventured off to gain work experience in the realms of succession planning. Interestingly, his work led him to discovering a gap between clients’ truth and the work that lawyers do, as he observed that the underlying drivers often were purely transactional. Virk elaborates, “If a client needs a will, lawyers aren’t always asking questions like what the person’s legacy is. Lawyers need to understand that a strong counsel doesn’t just help leave legacies, but also helps build legacies. No matter what the situation, counsels need to create a space for conversations because, at the end of the day, there are consequences for families.” Wanting to build an organization rooted in truth and built on a basis of peaceful legacy, Soul Counsel was born. Throughout his experiences, Virk has acknowledged that it is definitely tough trying to get to the roots of legal issues. Solutions aren’t always simple and the issues themselves may be emotional and complex, but that’s where Soul Counsel comes in. For Virk and his team, building confidence and resolving conflicts in families is of the utmost importance.
To attain a sense of resolution, there is a need to be proactive, and develop long-term relationships with clients so we can help see their legacy through”
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