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What New Associates Need That Orientation Doesn't Cover emotional intelligence leadership new associates onboarding professional development Aug 28, 2026

Every August and September, a new class of associates walks into law firms across the country carrying two things: a JD they worked years for, and almost no preparation for what the first year of practice actually demands.

Orientation will handle the logistics, covering things l...

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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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