Lok Vi Ming ON: Values And Practice - A Senior Counsel’s Story

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After the Bar

Shulin Lee

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A podcast for anyone navigating career decisions, leadership challenges, and the evolving world of work. Hosted by lawyer-turned-recruiter Shulin Lee, this podcast dives into real conversations about career pivots, workplace culture, and what it takes to build a career—and life—that actually works for you. Join us for authentic, thought-provoking discussions that challenge the way we think about work, leadership, and what really matters in a career. For more, connect with Shulin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shulinlee/

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Lok Vi Ming ON: Values And Practice - A Senior Counsel’s Story

After the Bar

56 minutes 55 seconds

2 years ago

Lok Vi Ming ON: Values And Practice - A Senior Counsel’s Story

Join us on this podcast episode as we speak with Lok Vi Ming, Senior Counsel, about his path to becoming a Senior Counsel and his illustrious legal career. He provides valuable insights into how his personal values have shaped his approach to law and the significant effort he has dedicated to his craft.

Most importantly, he sheds light on how he made it a point not to change the kind of person he is, even after achieving the prestigious title of Senior Counsel.

We also dive into some of Lok Vi Ming's past high-profile cases, including the SilkAir MI 185 case and the Slim 10 saga, and he shares the challenges and rewards of working on such complex legal battles.

Additionally, Lok Vi Ming reflects on his experience striking out on his own and in starting his own law firm. He shares valuable lessons learned from his journey in entrepreneurship, leadership and law firm management.

Whether you are an aspiring lawyer or simply interested in the world of law, this episode offers a wealth of valuable insights and inspiration.

Lok Vi Ming - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vi-ming-lok-sc-a327071a5/

Connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shulinlee/

More on the podcast - https://www.AfterTheBar.com.sg

What to listen for:

00:00 Start of Episode
01:55 Receiving the CC Tan Award
02:37 Vi Ming’s Approach to His Legal Practice
04:23 Thoughts on Being Made Senior Counsel
07:24 The Biggest Difference in Vi Ming’s Career After Being Made SC
08:53 Alternate Career Trajectory If Not Made SC
10:00 Important Values to Vi Ming
11:11 Motto of ‘Never Say Never’ in Life
11:59 High Profile Case SilkAir MI 185
16:07 The Role of Faith During the SilkAir MI 185 Case
22:34 High Profile Case Slim 10 Saga
29:14 Outcome of the Slim 10 Saga
32:29 Overcoming Challenges on Doing the ‘Right’ Thing
34:02 Why Start A Firm in Your Fifties?
36:37 Why Do Lawyers Choose to Apply to LVM Law Chambers?
38:38 Thoughts on the Next Generation of Lawyers
43:41 Criteria of Hiring Associates
45:33 Vi Ming’s Role Models
46:30 Advice to Lawyers Aspiring to Become an SC
47:40 How Vi Ming’s Definition of Success Has Changed
49:47 Vi Ming’s Way Forward as an SC
51:50 Rapid Fire Questions