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The Business Case for Emotional Intelligence in the Legal Profession cognitive performance ei emotional intelligence Jul 20, 2026

The legal profession has a language problem when it comes to emotional intelligence.

For years, EQ has been filed under “soft skills,” a category that in most legal organizations signals “nice to have but not essential.” Partners don’t make equity based on empathy. Associates do...

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Kendra Brodin, Esq., MSW

Kendra Brodin, Esq., MSW

Founder, EsquireWell

I've spent my career at the intersection of law and human well-being. I write about both with equal parts research and hard-won experience. If you've ever wondered whether there's a better way to work, there is! Let's explore it together.

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