Using EQ as a Tool to Improve Lawyers’ Well-Being and Performance

Originally held on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

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Program Chair & Moderator:

Megha Jain
Associate Manager, Employee Relations
Disney

  • Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and regulate our own and others’ emotions. Globally, companies have incorporated EI into their education, hiring, training, and management programs to maximize performance. This CLE will provide practical resources designed for today’s professional who desires to improve their communication, client service and leadership skills and create a high performance, high functioning workplace. This panel discussion with EQ experts will increase attorneys’ and young professionals’ understanding of emotional intelligence, what it is, how emotions affect our work, and the implications of those emotions on others.

    Program Fee:
    Free for Members | $50 for Nonmembers

  • Natalie Loeb
    Founder & CEO
    Loeb Leadership

    Ronda Muir
    Founder & Principal
    Law People Management

    David B. Sarnoff
    Director of Strategic Partnership & Executive Leadership Coach
    Loeb Leadership

  • 12:35 pm – 12:40 pm
    Introduction of Topic and Panelists

    12:40 pm – 1:05 pm
    What is EQ?
    Ronda Muir

    • The Science in Brief
    • EQ focus for Lawyers
    • Why is EQ important

    1:05 pm – 1:30 pm
    How EI Impacts Law Firms and Law Management
    Natalie Loeb & David Sarnoff

    • Creates inclusive and equitable cultures
    • Inspires high performance in live office and remote work settings
    • Fosters collaboration
    • Reduces harassment, bias, hostile work environment and professional liability

    1:30 pm – 1:55 pm
    Strategies to Elevate EQ
    Ronda Muir, David Sarnoff and Natalie Loeb

    • Strategies to increase EQ specifically regarding:
      • Self-Awareness
      • Leadership Skills
      • Litigation
      • Clients
      • Negotiations

    1:55 pm – 2:00 pm
    Recap of Takeaways and Q&A

  • New York: 1.5 Law Practice Management
    New Jersey: 1.5 General
    California: 1.0 General
    Pennsylvania: 1.0 General
    Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys

  • Sponsoring Association Committee:
    Mindfulness and Well-Being in Law, Cecilia Loving, Chair
    Minorities in the Profession, John Tatoy & Jonathan Waldauer, Co-Chairs

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org

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