ACC’s 2025 Chief Legal Officers Survey reveals a surge in responsibilities, strategic expectations, and regulatory pressures for CLOs. These challenges, ranging from expanded departmental scope to heightened cost-effectiveness demands, underscore a critical need for enhanced alignment with legal operations professionals.
Consequently, the data reveals numerous opportunities for legal operations to directly address these CLO pain points, offering strategic solutions that streamline processes, optimize resources, and empower CLOs to navigate the complexities of modern corporate legal practice.
This resource distills key insights from the 2025 CLO Survey, translating the findings into concrete, actionable recommendations for legal operations professionals and chief legal officers. By leveraging this data-driven guidance, both roles can strategically enhance their collaboration and implement practical improvements to drive greater efficiency and impact within the legal department.
