Developing emotional intelligence and adaptability in leadership.

This course explores the role of emotional intelligence (EI) in the legal profession, emphasizing its importance in client relationships, negotiations, and courtroom advocacy. Participants will learn how to manage stress, enhance decision-making, and improve communication by understanding emotional responses. Designed for attorneys, mediators, and legal professionals, this course provides practical strategies to cultivate self-awareness, empathy, and resilience in a high-pressure field.
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Join psychologist Fritz Galette and lawyer and leadership coach Andrea Bonina as they discuss different ways to develop the emotional intelligence, flexibility and growth necessary to meet the demands of a diverse and changeable workplace. Â

The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.

BONINA & BONINA, P.C.
A graduate of Brooklyn Law School, Andrea is Managing Attorney of plaintiff’s personal injury firm which concentrates its practice in the areas of medical malpractice, product liability, and significant personal injury. She is the Chair of the Grievance Committee for the Second, Eleventh, and Thirteenth Judicial Districts, sits on the Academy’s board as a Second District representative, and is certified in Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance.

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PLLC
Dr. Fritz Galette is a New York State Licensed Psychologist. As the Director of Positive Psychology Associates PLLC, he leads and collaborates with a team of 15 clinicians, resident counselors, and clinical interns to provide psychotherapy, counseling, and coaching to dozens of individuals, couples, and families each week. He also consults with Loeb Leadership as a group facilitator and trainer for executive coaching services to all levels of leaders and managers in the corporate and nonprofit sectors.