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.<div class="cs-additional-info"><h3 style="clear:both;">Free downloads:</h3>
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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:
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<h3>Ethics and Compliance </h3>
<p>87% of respondents believe this to be an increasingly important issue for the CLO community and other legal professionals. </p>
<h3>Regulatory and Governmental Changes </h3>
<p>More than 80% have named this as one of the leading challenges, a more than 30% increase over 2011. </p>
<h3>Reducing Outside Legal Costs</h3>
<p>More than 75% of CLOs use outside counsel spending as a method of evaluating success.</p>
<h3>The Pro Bono Element</h3>
<p>This year's survey revealed that 95% of respondents do not have a formal pro bono program.</p>
<h2>Other CLO Items</h2>
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<li><a href="/legalresources/resource.cfm?show=1337195">2013 ACC CLO Survey - Canada</a>
<li><a href="/legalresources/resource.cfm?show=1294806">2011 ACC CLO Survey</a></li>
<li><a href="/legalresources/resource.cfm?show=1306363">ACC's 2011 Census Report</a></li>
<li><a href="/legalresources/resourceCenter.cfm?rs_mtg=Surveys&fromLR=1">ACC Surveys</a></li>
<li><a href="/community/clo/index.cfm">Chief Legal Officers Community</a></li>
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