Get to know the Exec TeamChaman Balu

In each edition of our SOLO Journal, we ask one of the Executive Committee Team a range of 10 random questions so that you can get to know them better. In this edition of Get to Know the Executive Team we speak to Chaman Balu, our newest member, of CLB Lawyers, to understand what enticed him into the world of Law, what motivates him, what his first job was and what job he would be terrible at.

WHY LAW?

I enjoy helping elderly clients plus, doing only private client work enables me to be more selective.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT YOUR CAREER? Being self-employed, I couldn’t work for anyone!

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?

My work, the fact that I successfully run two law practices has been my biggest achievement.

WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD? Teaching.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB? Self-employed shop keeper.

WHAT ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THAT MOST PEOPLE HAVEN’T HEARD OF? History.

WHAT JOB WOULD YOU BE TERRIBLE AT? Being a Chef!

WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU LIKE TO DO THE OLD-FASHIONED WAY? Seeing my clients face to face – as some of my clients struggle to do zoom meetings.

WHAT HAVE YOU CREATED OF WHICH YOU ARE MOST PROUD? My Law practice.

WHAT THREE WORDS BEST DESCRIBE YOU? Honest, caring, proud.