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ACC-Wisconsin 2016 Member SurveyInstructionsACC Wisconsin serves over 500 attorneys practicing within corporations and other private sector organizations within the state of Wisconsin. ACC Wisconsin members can take advantage of professional development programs and seminars, networking opportunities, social events, and ACC benefits offered both nationally and closer to home. Please take a moment to complete the following survey to assist ACC-Wisconsin in organizing events, creating legal resources, and continuing to improve the services provided to the Wisconsin in-house community. You will receive a $10 Starbucks gift card for completing the survey before April 31, 2016. To be eligible, you must provide your contact information at the end of the survey. ACC-Wisconsin will not share the contact information you provide with any third parties. Thank you for your time.DemographicsTell us about you and your work. How long have you practiced law?Select one.0-5 years 6-10 years 11-15 years 16-20 years More than 20 years How long have you been in-house?Select one.0-5 years6-10 years11-15 years16-20 yearsMore than 20 yearsHow long have you been a member of ACC-Wisconsin (f/k/a WISACCA)?Select one.Less than one year1-2 years3-5 years6-10 yearsMore than 10 yearsAs a law student, did you have exposure to in-house legal work (e.g. an in-house internship, networking with an in-house attorney, attending a panel about in-house practice)? If so, please briefly describe.[Insert Text Box]What is your current job title?Select all that apply. General CounselChief Legal OfficerDeputy General CounselChief Compliance Officer / Chief Governance OfficerChief Privacy OfficerChief Security OfficerAssociate General CounselAssistant General CounselAssociate CounselCorporate CounselStaff AttorneyAttorneyOther Legal Title (Please specify): ______________________________Other Business Title (e.g. Vice President) (Please specify): ______________________________To which of the following areas do you devote more than 30 percent of your time:Select all that apply.AntitrustBanker/Consumer Financial ServicesCommercial TransactionsCompliance/Ethics/RegulatoryContracts/ProcurementCorporate GovernanceCorporate/SecuritiesData Protection/PrivacyEmployee BenefitsEmployment and/or LaborEnergy/EnvironmentalFinanceFranchiseGovernment ContractingGovernment Relations/LobbyingHealth LawInsuranceInternational Trade and/or Export IssuesInternet/E-commerceIP/TechnologyLegislative/RegulatoryLitigationM&AMarketing/AdvertisingNonprofitsReal EstateTaxTechnology TransactionsNone (Generalist)Other (Please specify): ______________________________What is your employer’s primary industry?Select all that apply.Association/Non-ProfitBankingConstructionConsulting/Professional ServicesDefense/Government ContractingEducationElectronicsEnergy/UtilitiesEngineeringEntertainment/MediaFinancial ServicesHotel/HospitalityInsuranceManufacturingRetailTechnologyTelecommunicationsTransportationOther (Please specify): ______________________________What size is your legal department? (Please include colleagues within the U.S. only.)Select one.1 attorney2-4 attorneys5-8 attorneys9-15 attorneys16-69 attorneys70+ attorneysWhat size is your company?Select one.Small (up to $25 million in revenue)Midsize ($25 million to $250 million in revenue)Large (more than $250 million in revenue)Does your company have operations outside of the United States?Select one. YesNoProgrammingHave you participated in any of the listed ACC-Wisconsin educational programs or other events in the past year? Select all that apply. Annual Conference & Meeting of the Members at the Osthoff in Elkhart Lake Platinum CLEsRoundtable Luncheons Brewers Tailgate & GameMilwaukee Business Journal Corporate Counsel Awards (ACC-Wisconsin is a Sponsor)Sponsor Thank You EventNo, I haven't because: [insert text box or drop down with the following}No topics interested meNot convenientCould not spare the timeCostOther (Please specify): ______________________________Please rate the following factors in order of their importance to you in deciding whether to attend or participate in ACC-Wisconsin educational programs. Rank 6 choices between 1 and 6, with 1 being the most important.Availability of CLE creditCostLocationNetworking opportunitiesProgram TopicSpeakersIs there anything ACC-Wisconsin can do differently that would make you more likely to attend future events? [Insert Text Box]Which day of the week do you prefer to attend ACC-Wisconsin events? Select all that apply.MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday Sunday What time of day do you prefer to attend an event? Select all that apply.Early Morning - Before 9:00 amMorning - 9:00 to 12:00 pmWorking lunch – 12:00 to 2:00 pmAfternoon - 2:00 to 5:00 pmEvening - after 5:00 pmWhich type of event is most appealing to you?Select all that apply. Networking/Social eventsSubstantive legal education & CLE creditsCombination of substantive education and networkingGC roundtable discussionWebcast or Live StreamingOther (Please specify): ______________________________What is your ideal event length?Select all that apply. 1-2 hours3-4 hours8 hoursMulti-day eventPlease select any of the following substantive areas that you would be interested in having presentations and additional resources made available to you. Select all that apply. ADRAntitrustAnti-corruptionBankruptcyCareer Planning / Transition IssuesCompensation (in-house)Compliance and Business EthicsContracts, generalContract DraftingCorporate law and governanceCrisis Management/Dealing with the MediaDiversityLitigationLeadership and Executive Skills DevelopmentLegal Ethics Employment & Labor LawEmployee BenefitsEnvironmental LawExecutive CompensationFinance and Accounting for LawyersGovernment ContractsHealth LawHiring and Managing Outside CounselInsuranceIntellectual Property & TechnologyInternational Practice and TransactionsInternet/E-CommerceIssues Facing New to In-House Counsel Issues Facing Small Law Departments Law Department Management/HR Development, Recruitment and AssessmentLaw Department Management/Knowledge Sharing and Skills DevelopmentLobbying/Government Relations/Legislative IssuesMergers and AcquisitionsMulti-jurisdictional PracticeNegotiations SkillsNonprofitsPrivacy IssuesProject management for LawyersSecuritiesSoftware LicensingTax LawWorkplace Safety IssuesOther (Please specify): ______________________________In the text box below, please state any other substantive area you are interested in that is not mentioned above and/or provide more specific areas of interest that fall within the substantive areas above:[Insert Text Box]Would you attend ACC-Wisconsin CLE programming in the following Wisconsin cities?Select all that apply. Eau ClaireGreen BayLa CrosseKenoshaNeenahMadisonMilwaukee (Downtown)OshkoshRacineWaukeshaWausauOther (Please specify): ______________________________Would you be more likely to attend ACC-Wisconsin Platinum CLE events if they were available through live streaming?Select one. YesNoI don’t knowSpecial ProjectsWould you be interested in attending a full-day Mini-Executive MBA organized by ACC-Wisconsin?Select one.YesNoYes, and I have additional comments or suggestions on conference topics:Would you have interest in attending any of the following types of ACC-Wisconsin events?Select all that apply. Formal Dinner for In-House Counsel and a GuestWine and Cheese Meet and GreetHappy Hour Social at a Unique Local VenuePro Bono OpportunitiesWomen's In-House NetworkingFamily Centered Activities (e.g., movie night, hiking, sporting event, etc.)Networking/Business Social EventsLegal Management and Executive Skills PresentationsSubstantive Legal PresentationsHow can we encourage other in-house counsel attorneys (at your company or throughout Wisconsin) to join ACC-Wisconsin? [Insert Text Box]Please rate the importance of each factor below in your decision to be a member of ACC / ACC-Wisconsin.Rank 7 choices between 1 and 7, with 1 being the most important. ACC Online ResourcesQuality of Sponsor Educational ProgrammingAvailability of CLE CreditFocus on In-House ConcernsNetworking OpportunitiesProfessional GrowthLeads on New JobsDo you have suggestions for services we could offer to help in-transition members?[Insert Text Box]Please list any pro bono or community service activities you would like to see offered by ACC-Wisconsin, including legal services organizations we could work with?[Insert Text Box]Would you be interested in participating in any of the following ACC-Wisconsin initiatives? Select all that apply.Serving on the BoardServing on a CommitteeSpeaking at the ACC-Wisconsin Annual Conference & Meeting of the Members as a panelist. (Please specify area of expertise): ________________________________ Hosting a Roundtable LuncheonSocial Event PlanningMembership OutreachPro Bono ProjectsOther (Please specify): ______________________________No thank you, not interested in participating at this timeSponsor RelationsDoes your company use outside counsel from a Sponsor firm or services from a Sponsor company? Platinum Sponsors: Littler Mendelson, P.C., Godfrey & Kahn, S.C., Foley & Lardner LLP, Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C., Perkins Coie LLP, Davis & Kuelthau, S.C., Boyle Fredrickson S.C., Quarles & Brady LLP Gold Sponsors: Stafford Rosenbaum LLP, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, vonBriesen & Roper, S.C.,Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, S.C., Hansen Reynolds Dickinson Crueger LLC, Gierke Frank Noorlander, LLC, Buelow Vetter Buikema Olson & Vliet, LLC, Lindner & Marsack, S.C, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, Jackson Lewis, P.C., Walker Morris, Jordan Lawrence, DeWitt Ross & Stevens, S.C., Grant Thornton LLP Silver: PS-Companies, LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters Select one.YesNoI don’t know.Are you the decision maker when it comes to selecting outside counsel? YesNoDid the Sponsor’s support of ACC-Wisconsin in some way impact your decision to give or consider giving business to a Sponsor (CLE presentation, booth presentation, networking, materials)?Select one.YesNoI don’t know.MiscellaneousHow do you rate your overall satisfaction with ACC-Wisconsin?Select one.Extremely satisfiedSomewhat satisfiedNeutralSomewhat dissatisfiedExtremely dissatisfiedPlease share any questions, comments, or suggestions on how ACC can improve our current services for the in-house community in Wisconsin.[Insert Text Box]If you would like to receive a $10 Starbucks gift card as a “thank you” for completing this survey and/or if you indicated an interest in Question 28 in participating in ACC-Wisconsin events, please provide your name, employer / company name, and mailing address.NameEmployer/company nameMailing address (used solely for gift card)Post Survey InformationThank you for completing our survey. 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