ACC's Chief Legal Officers (CLO) 2013 Survey

Survey January 2013

Representing 1,104 CLOs and general counsel from 36 countries, the ACC Chief Legal Officers 2013 Survey provides an unbiased and in-depth analysis of the highest ranking lawyers in corporate legal departments—reviewing their top concerns for the past 12 months, today, and into the future, and a prioritization of their business issues.

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As the largest global survey of CLOs, the report includes an executive summary, key findings, demographics, a profile of who is serving in the CLO role today, data reporting on staffing, budgeting and compensation, and a snapshot of law departments in a variety of settings. Notable findings identified in the report reflect trends in the areas of:

Ethics and Compliance

87% of respondents believe this to be an increasingly important issue for the CLO community and other legal professionals.

Regulatory and Governmental Changes

More than 80% have named this as one of the leading challenges, a more than 30% increase over 2011.

Reducing Outside Legal Costs

More than 75% of CLOs use outside counsel spending as a method of evaluating success.

The Pro Bono Element

This year's survey revealed that 95% of respondents do not have a formal pro bono program.

Other CLO Items

• 2013 ACC CLO Survey - Canada
• 2011 ACC CLO Survey
• ACC's 2011 Census Report
• ACC Surveys
• Chief Legal Officers Community

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