SONJA CILLIERS & MARYKE GROENEWALD
Founders of PMRI
PMRI was founded in 2024 by Sonja Cilliers, an advocate with over two decades of legal experience, and Maryke Groenewald, a mindset and neuro-coach. Together, they combine neuroscience and legal expertise to create science-backed strategies and practical solutions for legal professionals. Their shared mission is to empower legal practitioners to achieve unparalleled excellence, find balance in their personal lives, and transcend the traditional boundaries of legal practice. By partnering with PMRI, legal professionals and their employers can cultivate a culture of resilience, ensuring long-term success and well-being. PMRI’s innovative approach not only addresses individual resilience but also advocates for systemic changes that reduce stress and promote supportive environments.
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The legal profession is facing an era of unprecedented change. Rapid technological advancements, evolving client expectations and increasing regulatory complexities demand that legal professionals adapt and innovate. Traditional legal problem-solving methods, while effective in many respects, can often be rigid and slow to respond to modern challenges. Design thinking, a human-centred, iterative approach to problem-solving, offers legal professionals a fresh perspective to enhance client service, improve efficiency, and drive meaningful innovation.