Welcome to Counselurdocs:

Empowering Your Legal Journey

What

About Counselurdocs

Welcome to Counselurdocs, your go-to online platform founded by Sukhi, an entrepreneur and lawyer, to revolutionize how you approach and create your shareholder agreements. Our platform serves as an educational hub and an interactive online service helps you draft an agreement, catering to a diverse audience, including startups, law firms, and innovation centers.
Educational Hub:
Explore comprehensive insights into shareholder agreement drafting, designed not just for startups but also tailored for innovation centers like universities and incubators.

Interactive Online Service:
Draft your own shareholder agreements with our user-friendly, efficient platform, ideal for startups, existing businesses, and law firms.

Founder’s Vision:
Sukhi’s vision is to bridge the gap between legal complexities and entrepreneurial aspirations. Counselurdocs aligns with the innovative spirit of organizations that support startups.

key features

Dual Functionality: Seamlessly combining education with practical application.

User Empowerment: Independently draft your shareholder agreements, fostering a sense of control.

Accessible and Interactive: Designed to be user-friendly, making the process efficient and engaging.

Who

Is Counselurdocs for?

Startups & Early Stage Businesses

Start-up early stage businesses that need a shareholder agreement and are in these 4 categories.

 

  1. Incorporated in Ontario or Federally
  2. Five or fewer shareholders with majority and minority shares
  3. A joint venture or private corporation
  4. Operating in Ontario  

Incorporated in Ontario or Federally

Five or less Shareholders

Joint Venture or Private Corporation

Operating in Ontario

Law firms

Are you part of a law firm?

In today’s fast-paced legal landscape, staying competitive means more than just keeping up—it’s about optimizing how you work. At Counselurdocs, we focus on three key areas that help law firms like yours operate more efficiently, deliver quality service, and drive better results: Education and Training, Efficiency and Cost Savings, and Quality.

Education and Training

Equip Your Team with Knowledge.
Our platform provides you with more than just legal documents. It provides training by providing a deeper understanding of complex agreements. Your junior lawyers and team members with less experience with certain types of agreements, will gain the insights needed to confidently draft and review legal documents. Keep your firm at the forefront with continuous legal education.

Efficiency and Cost Savings

Save Time and Cut Costs.
Counselurdocs isn’t just about automation. Our platform empowers your entire team including senior counsel to draft, refine, and finalize agreements in as little as half the time. Counselurdocs is a significant tool to increase productivity and profitability while increasing engagement and staff retention.

Quality

Deliver Top-Tier Quality.
Counselurdocs assists your firm in drafting agreements containing essential elements and terms that are enforceable and binding. Our platform and admin team supports your firm in creating quality customized documents for your clients.

Fill out our contact form and request a meeting or a demo.

Counselurdocs caters to a diverse audience:

Universities & Incubators:
Enhance legal education and empower startups within incubator programs.

Entrepreneurial Conference Attendees:
Attendees of conferences such as the Collision Conference that are starting businesses can benefit from using our platform.

Law Firms:
Streamline document drafting processes with our supplementary resource.

Startup Programs:
Aligning with academic and industry-focused programs such as, Rotman School of Management Creative Destructive Lab, Life Science Ontario, and MaRS, offering tailored solutions for various sectors.

Investor Forums:
Ensure startups within investor forums have
well-prepared legal documentation.

WHY

Benefits of using Counselurdocs

Key Benefits:

  • Educational support while creating shareholder agreements for startups and existing businesses.
  • Efficiency for Law Firms: Streamline document drafting processes with an efficient solution.
  • Empowering Startups: Equip startups with interactive tools and knowledge to draft a shareholder agreement.
  • Conference Alignment: Practical solutions for conference participants seeking legal insights.
  • Investor Confidence: Fosters confidence among investors with well-prepared legal documentation.

Counselurdocs stands as a versatile resource, catering to the specific needs of startups/entrepreneurs, law firms, and incubators. Our platform is a valuable asset for a diverse range of entities in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

About

The Counselurdocs Story

Sukhi, the founder of Counselurdocs, embarked on this journey with a dual perspective as an entrepreneur and a lawyer. Motivated by the desire to educate users and demystify the legal aspects of contract drafting, Sukhi recognized the importance of asking the right questions and having relevant information for business success.

Counselurdocs was born out of Sukhi’s dedication to providing entrepreneurs with a tool that not only simplifies the legal documentation process but also imparts valuable knowledge.

The platform is a testament to Sukhi’s belief that understanding the legal intricacies of one’s business is essential for long-term success and liability protection. Through Counselurdocs, Sukhi aims to empower entrepreneurs to draft comprehensive shareholder agreements tailored to individual needs.

Sukhi Alberga, Founder

Sukhi Alberga received her Honours Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Toronto and a Juris Doctor from Bond University. She also obtained the Osgoode Certificate in Health Law from the Osgoode Hall Law School of York University. Sukhi is called to the bar in Ontario and New Brunswick. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and health practitioners launch innovative ideas. Her interest in innovating and assisting companies in breaking new ground comes from her professional experience in the corporate and health sector. Sukhi founded Bridging Legal Solutions, the first multidisciplinary practice offering business law, health law, HR, and accounting services.

Sukhi is a Canadian Bar Association (CBA) member and was appointed member of the Legal Futures Subcommittee for the CBA. In addition, she serves as an appointed member of the Human Resource Committee of the Law Society of New Brunswick. Recently, she was elected to the Council Law Society of New Brunswick. Sukhi is the Chair of the first Atlantic Roundtable, started in collaboration with the Canadian Bar Association, New Brunswick Branch, which CBA NB members can get continuing professional development hours. Topics have included court modernization, technological competency for the bar and judiciary, and cybersecurity disaster recovery. Guest panelists include chief justices, leading experts, and faculty of academics.

She is the creator and host of The BLS Podcast, which hosts entrepreneurs and professionals who open up about the creativity and innovation that inspires them to drive the business forward. Guests include Michel Falcon, a Canadian entrepreneur, restaurateur, advisor, keynote speaker, author, and advocate of a people-first culture. He has been featured in Forbes and Time Magazine. Another trailblazing guest on the podcast is Stewart Hardie, CEO of Tenera Care, a Maritime company that created a real-time analytics and monitoring platform for seniors. Tenera Care was accepted to participate in Creative Destruction Lab as a start-up and recently received funding from the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), powered by Baycrest.

Innovation and passion go hand in hand for Sukhi. Her mission is to provide creative legal solutions to growth-driven enterprises so they remain empowered and focused on propelling their businesses. Sukhi has 6-year-old twins that keep her sharp and moving. They love to go hikes together, bowling and the movies. Before coming a mother Sukhi travelled to Greek Islands, London, Paris, Boston and Sydney/ Melbourne. She has climbed the Sydney bridge and completed the Grouse Grind in Vancouver twice.

FAQ’s

Learn more about Counselurdocs
What is the purpose of Counselurdocs?

Counselurdocs is designed to assist entrepreneurs and innovators in customizing shareholder agreements. The goal is to provide users with a tool that enables them to understand the clauses and confidently draft their contracts with the guidance of a lawyer-led application.

Why should we trust Counselurdocs?

Two main reasons. Firstly, it underwent a rigorous evaluation in the Law Society of Ontario Access to Justice Innovation Sandbox, ensuring a quality product aligned with regulatory requirements. Secondly, it helps users identify their goals and select appropriate legal clauses for their agreements.

How does Counselurdocs benefit users?

Counselurdocs serves as an educational tool while drafting shareholder agreements in a cost-effective and time-saving way. Users gain a clear understanding of the terms and clauses in their agreements, empowering them to make informed decisions for their businesses.

What sets Counselurdocs apart?

Counselurdocs stands out as a valuable solution aimed at helping business owners achieve their entrepreneurial vision. It goes beyond being a mere drafting tool, emphasizing education and understanding, making it an essential resource for entrepreneurs and innovators.

How was Counselurdocs developed?

The tool was developed with a focus on innovation that allows entrepreneurs to have a legal solution at a reasonable cost. The creator underwent significant personal sacrifices, including rigorous vetting from the Law Society of Ontario Access to Justice Innovation Sandbox, to ensure a quality product and pave the way for future innovations.

Can I trust Counselurdocs to customize my shareholder agreement?

Yes, Counselurdocs is designed to guide users through the process of customizing a shareholder agreement, ensuring they understand the clauses and gain confidence in the drafting process. Counselurdocs went through rigorous vetting by the LSO A2I program, which contributed to a high-quality product.

What makes Counselurdocs an example for other innovators?

The creator’s journey in developing Counselurdocs serves as an inspiring example for other innovators. The tool reflects the commitment to advancing the legal profession, promoting access to justice, and demonstrating that the challenges of innovation are worth the effort.

Is Counselurdocs user-friendly?

Yes, Counselurdocs is user-friendly. It allows users to draft shareholder agreements while education enhances their understanding of key terms in the agreement. Users can navigate the tool at their own pace, making it an accessible and valuable resource for entrepreneurs and innovators.

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Get your shareholder agreement

Ready to get started with your Shareholder Agreement with Counselurdocs? Create your account now and take the first step towards empowering your business with knowledge and practical legal solutions.

1. Create your account

2. Purchase your Agreement

3. Follow the prompts

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Need more info or legal assistance?

Consider Bridging Legal Solutions:

If you start drafting on Counselurdocs and discover you need legal advice to complete your agreement, you will need to reach an independent lawyer to obtain the legal advice you need. You can contact our preferred partner firm, Bridging Legal Solutions, whose lawyers are familiar with the forms on Counselurdocs and can efficiently provide you with the advice you need at a discount rate.

Should you choose to engage a lawyer at Bridging Legal Solutions, you will be subject to a separate lawyer-client retainer agreement to complete your shareholder agreement at a discounted rate. Service protections applicable to legal services provided by Bridging Legal Solutions are the same as would be available with other law firms, including with respect to solicitor-client privilege, disclosure of information, conflicts, and statutory complaints.

Please contact Bridging Legal Solutions by clicking on blsmdp.com.

If you are a law firm or if you would have any questions about counselurdocs, please fill out the contact form below. A representative from Counselurdocs will get in touch with you to provide the necessary information and assistance.

Counselurdocs is an online platform that provides education to users on how to draft a shareholder agreement and also provides an interactive online service that allows users to draft their own shareholder agreements. The content provided on our site is for information only; it is not meant to be relied on as legal advice or used in lieu of advice from a professional.

Counselurdocs is the third authorized participant of the Law Society of Ontario‘s Access to Innovation program.