In the practice of law, decisions are often framed as purely rational and data-driven—yet emotion plays a critical role in shaping outcomes in litigation, negotiations, workplace investigations, jury perception, and client relations. This roundtable will explore how legal professionals can recognize, interpret, and ethically integrate emotional intelligence into data-driven strategies. Panelists will discuss how emotions influence fact-finding, risk assessments, and decision-making, as well as how emotional insight can enhance advocacy, settlement strategies, and organizational policy. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to balance the objectivity of data with the realities of human behavior, transforming emotion from a hidden influence into a powerful tool for informed legal judgment.