SUMMARY OF RESULTS FROM LITIGATION SECTION SURVEY I. Most likely to attend Section meeting -- Of 162 responses: a. some kind of substantive program (88) b. proximity (68) II. III. Most likely to attend Section CLE Of 164 responses: a. If it were closely related to my field (75) i. See key section overlap on next page ii. Of 48 comments, key areas on survey were personal injury/med mal (6), IP (3) and insurance-related (3) Most likely to participate in a Section committee Of 151 responses a. If I had a better feel for what they are (55) b. If someone personally asked me (53) c. If the work were closely related to my work (43) 1 IV. Most significant reason you re member or things that would give you more value. -- Of 140 responses a. CLE/education (comments were more about the knowledge than CLE credit) b. networking c. list serv d. brief bank V. Most likely committee to join. Of 152 answers, a. Civil Practice and Procedure (77) b. CLE (15) c. ediscovery & Technology (14) and Legislative (14) d. Ethics (13) e. Communications (6) 1 Best answer on the whole survey more likely to participate once I no longer have a tolddler/small child.
OVERLAPPING SECTION # OVERLAP Law Student 424 Young Lawyers Division 390 Senior Lawyers Division 268 Construction Law 233 Labor & Employment Law 158 Real Property 155 Dispute Resolution 138 Business Law 135 Paralegal Division 118 Family Law 112 Antitrust & Complex Business Disputes Law 107 Workers' Comp 106 Insurance Law 97 Solo, Small Firm & General Practice 91 Appellate Practice 86 Criminal Justice 84 Health Law 82 Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law 77 Bankruptcy 72 Intellectual Property Law 71 Law Practice Management & Technology 70 Government & Public Sector 52 Administrative Law 50 Zoning, Planning & Land Use 50 Corporate Counsel 49 Environmental, Energy & Natural Resources Law 48 Elder & Special Needs Law 44 Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities 42 Sports & Entertainment Law 28 Education Law 24 International Law & Practice 16 Military & Veterans Law 15 Tax 15 Juvenile Justice & Children's Rights 7
Q1 I would be most likely to attend a Litigation Section meeting if Answered: 162 Skipped: 2 it were in my own town or... there were some kind of... there were an opportunity... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices it were in my own town or city there were some kind of substantive program that interested me there were an opportunity for drinks and networking after the meeting Responses 41.98% 68 54.32% 88 3.70% 6 Total 162 # Other 1 All three 7/19/2017 2:29 PM 2 All 3 would be perfection, but an hour of freebie CLE would be enough! 7/12/2017 9:43 PM 3 Or close by me. 7/12/2017 3:34 PM 4 Really all 3! 7/12/2017 3:23 PM 5 and networking is good 7/12/2017 2:52 PM 6 All of these are attractive features. Hard to say which is most important. 7/12/2017 2:51 PM Date 1 / 1
Q2 I would be more likely to attend a Litigation Section CLE if Answered: 164 Skipped: 0 it were close to home it were in a fun place if it were inexpensive if it were closely rela... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices it were close to home it were in a fun place if it were inexpensive if it were closely related to the work I do Responses 26.83% 44 17.07% 28 10.37% 17 45.73% 75 Total 164 # If you answered D - what type of law do you practice? 1 general - I want to focus on civil and evidentiary rules 7/19/2017 5:36 PM 2 Business/trade secrets litigation 7/19/2017 4:04 PM 3 In-house corporation - all areas of litigation 7/19/2017 3:18 PM 4 plaintiff personal injury 7/19/2017 3:06 PM 5 Insurance coverage and insurance defense 7/19/2017 3:01 PM 6 federal court litigation and ip litigation 7/19/2017 2:59 PM 7 medical malpractice 7/19/2017 2:45 PM 8 complex commercial litigation 7/19/2017 2:38 PM 9 Intellectual Property Litigation 7/19/2017 2:34 PM 10 Family Law 7/19/2017 2:22 PM 11 products 7/19/2017 2:22 PM 12 Municipal 7/19/2017 2:05 PM 13 Civil trial practice 7/14/2017 11:55 AM 14 Municipal 7/14/2017 8:18 AM 15 Criminal & civil 7/14/2017 7:57 AM Date 1 / 2
16 Trials. Superior Court Judge 7/14/2017 7:52 AM 17 Commercial, Intellectual Property, Construction 7/13/2017 5:58 PM 18 Consumer Finance, Construction, Business Lit 7/13/2017 12:08 PM 19 E discovery 7/13/2017 10:46 AM 20 Motor Vehicle/General Negligence Defense & Ins. Coverage 7/13/2017 10:10 AM 21 Medical Malpractice defense 7/13/2017 10:08 AM 22 State and Local Tax litigation 7/13/2017 8:54 AM 23 Proximity and a happy hour afterwards would be perfect! 7/12/2017 9:43 PM 24 General - small cases 7/12/2017 8:53 PM 25 plaintiff's PI, including med mal, nursing home and first party insurance 7/12/2017 4:28 PM 26 Medical Malpractice 7/12/2017 4:14 PM 27 Construction Law, Business Law 7/12/2017 3:52 PM 28 Business Litigation 7/12/2017 3:47 PM 29 Plaintiff's personal injury 7/12/2017 3:40 PM 30 Plaintiff's personal injury 7/12/2017 3:33 PM 31 Business litigation 7/12/2017 3:31 PM 32 Commercial litigation 7/12/2017 3:24 PM 33 Education Law 7/12/2017 3:13 PM 34 General Civil Litigation 7/12/2017 3:06 PM 35 securities and complex business litigation 7/12/2017 2:57 PM 36 Commercial Litigation; Privacy & Security 7/12/2017 2:51 PM 37 family law 7/12/2017 2:50 PM 38 Commercial Litigation 7/12/2017 2:50 PM 39 Construction and Environmental Litigation 7/12/2017 2:49 PM 40 insurance coverage and insurance defense 7/12/2017 2:42 PM 41 healthcare law and litigation 7/12/2017 2:42 PM 42 commercial litigation 7/12/2017 2:29 PM 43 Business Law and litigation 7/12/2017 2:23 PM 44 Commercial Litigation 7/12/2017 2:20 PM 45 civil litigation defense work 7/12/2017 2:20 PM 46 Plaintiff's Personal Injury 7/12/2017 2:19 PM 47 civil litigation 7/12/2017 2:09 PM 48 Financial Services Litigation 7/12/2017 2:08 PM 2 / 2
Q3 I would be most likely to participate in a Litigation Sectioncommittee if Answered: 151 Skipped: 13 I had a better feeling for... someone personally... the committee work were... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices I had a better feeling for what committees exist and what they do someone personally asked me the committee work were closely related to the work I do Responses 36.42% 55 35.10% 53 28.48% 43 Total 151 # Other 1 I had more active practice in the state 7/19/2017 11:02 PM 2 not likely at this time 7/19/2017 3:57 PM 3 once I no longer have a toddler/small child. :) 7/19/2017 2:40 PM 4 I would also be more willing if asked personally. 7/19/2017 2:34 PM 5 Have more time in a day 7/19/2017 2:22 PM 6 Not interested 7/13/2017 9:28 AM 7... but, who the heck else focuses on underground utilities damage? 7/12/2017 9:43 PM 8 I'm not who you want on the committee 7/12/2017 8:53 PM 9 If I had more time. 7/12/2017 3:40 PM 10 I do not have time to spare for committee work at the present time. 7/12/2017 3:12 PM 11 And possibly the first response - I couldn't choose 2 options 7/12/2017 3:06 PM 12 Already participating. :-) 7/12/2017 2:49 PM 13 I had more free time and did not participate on other committees. 7/12/2017 2:35 PM 14 Already do 7/12/2017 2:08 PM Date 1 / 1
Q4 What are the one or two most significant reasons you are a member of the Litigation Section or things the Litigation Section could do that would give you more value for your membership dues? Answered: 140 Skipped: 24 # Responses 1 To learn helpful information regarding litigating in NC 7/25/2017 4:53 PM Date 2 My practice is almost exclusively litigation but I have been in practice long enough that most of the tips and programs seem rather remedial and not helpful to me at this juncture. 7/21/2017 1:15 PM 3 I practice litigation in NC. 7/20/2017 10:01 AM 4 I like to get updates regarding the specific area of law. 7/20/2017 9:21 AM 5 Being on the east coast, I wish there were more events or at least some events on this side of the state. 6 More litigation live webcasts for Cles. More litigation practice pointers and tips in the alerts. Blasts. Newsletters. 7/20/2017 8:24 AM 7/19/2017 11:02 PM 7 have cle on civil procedure caselaw have cle on evidence caselaw have cle on ethics caselaw 7/19/2017 5:36 PM 8 More opportunity to present CLEs. 7/19/2017 5:04 PM 9 Reason - as a young lawyer it helped me learn practical aspects of litigation. Remained a member out of inertia. It would be helpful to receive periodic updates on changes to the rules of civil procedure or evidence. 10 More networking opportunities-the ones I have gone to have been poorly attended and/or limited to a small subsection of attorneys. 7/19/2017 5:02 PM 7/19/2017 4:53 PM 11 Networking and CLEs 7/19/2017 4:24 PM 12 networking opportunities ability to learn more about my area of practice from fellow lawyers 7/19/2017 4:04 PM 13 To have access to information and perhaps CLEs related to litigation that I may not otherwise have access to. 7/19/2017 4:00 PM 14 education from other members 7/19/2017 3:57 PM 15 To know and meet regularly with cohorts. 7/19/2017 3:34 PM 16 Trial practice and skills. I would appreciate more publications and articles with information on trial practice and trial skills and tips. 7/19/2017 3:23 PM 17 Networking 7/19/2017 3:18 PM 18 i am a member because i want to influence potentially bad legislation so that we can stop or improve it. 7/19/2017 3:06 PM 19 I've been a trial lawyer all my career -- force of habit?? 7/19/2017 3:03 PM 20 It keeps me up to date on new litigation trends. It is active in state legislation. 7/19/2017 3:01 PM 21 I practice and teach litigation 7/19/2017 2:59 PM 22 To keep abreast of the rules affecting civil practice. 7/19/2017 2:45 PM 23 I think the information sharing and the willingness to provide advice/opinion/share experience is invaluable to the Plaintiffs' Litigation Bar. 7/19/2017 2:40 PM 24 Job CLE 7/19/2017 2:39 PM 25 newsletter and information on relevant CLEs 7/19/2017 2:38 PM 26 Update on rules, procedures and judges. 7/19/2017 2:34 PM 27 I am a member so I can get updates and articles on topics relevant to my work. 7/19/2017 2:33 PM 1 / 5
28 CLEs and opportunity or networking. 7/19/2017 2:32 PM 29 "The Litigator" is the benefit I use the most. The best value the Litigation Section can provide to me is to keep me abreast of pertinent decisions and bar activities relevant to my practice. 7/19/2017 2:32 PM 30 CLE's Connections with other Paralegals in Litigation 7/19/2017 2:30 PM 31 Publish white papers on trending topics. 7/19/2017 2:29 PM 32 The most significant reason is due to my position in Wells Fargo's Law Department. I currently enjoy the wealth information provided. The ability to access or receive information more specific to the aspect of Litigation we currently work in. (example Consumer Lending) 7/19/2017 2:29 PM 33 Because it fits with my practice. I'd appreciate more networking events. 7/19/2017 2:24 PM 34 to increase trial preparation skills for my attorneys 7/19/2017 2:22 PM 35 Practical help in preparing and trying cases. 7/19/2017 2:14 PM 36 There should be an anonymous forum so that people could use the listserv like the real property section does but without being afraid of asking questions. Also, it seems like every time someone tries to use the listserve, people get annoyed. 7/19/2017 2:13 PM 37 To stay current 7/19/2017 2:11 PM 38 Key for me is that the section does a good job of tracking rules changes - which matters even if I don't go into court much these days. 7/19/2017 2:05 PM 39 CLE and networking 7/17/2017 9:34 AM 40 I wish I knew more about what the litigation section did. 7/14/2017 1:15 PM 41 Keeping informed of substantive and procedural law changes 7/14/2017 11:55 AM 42 Even though I'm rarely in the courtroom these days, I feel it's important to stay in the section to be aware of rules changes and feel the section best handles that. 43 I am in the litigation section to meet other litigators and to learn more about ways to advocate through litigation. Good CLE opportunities and networking opportunities are always valuable. 44 Relationships with other attorneys are important. Potential for professional development ad learning. 45 Having an opportunity to work on issues that affect my clients and dget information from other attorneys who do the same type work as I do in my practice. We need to work to make the legal system more available to all citizens. 7/14/2017 8:18 AM 7/14/2017 6:42 AM 7/13/2017 5:58 PM 7/13/2017 1:35 PM 46 CLE, networking, contact with judges 7/13/2017 1:14 PM 47 Most important to me is the chance to meet other NC lawyers that I might not come across in daily practice. 7/13/2017 12:08 PM 48 To stay abreast of developments in the field. 7/13/2017 10:46 AM 49 1) Litigation current events; 2) Fastcase is a nice feature 7/13/2017 10:32 AM 50 Continued education and awareness of ever changing law/rules 7/13/2017 10:22 AM 51 More local networking events (Charlotte NC) 7/13/2017 10:08 AM 52 Networking and educational material 7/13/2017 9:48 AM 53 Newsletter 7/13/2017 9:35 AM 54 Have been a trial lawyer my entire career 7/13/2017 9:29 AM 55 I am a litigator and the section suits my needs. 7/13/2017 9:28 AM 56 Keeping on top of changes in civil practice and procedure. 7/13/2017 8:54 AM 57 Have been a member since the section's inception 35 years or so ago; and, an annual meeting & CLE somewhere in the middle of the state, accessible by coastal lawyers & mountain lawyers, too. Raleigh? Pinehurst? Greensboro? 58 Been away for a few decades, so I need to learn a lot again, hopefully catch a few tips, and not commit malpractice. 7/12/2017 9:43 PM 7/12/2017 8:53 PM 2 / 5
59 I am a member simply because it is my area of practice. I am semi-retired now, so my participation level is going to be very low. 7/12/2017 7:36 PM 60 Personal Injury law - CLE would be nice. 7/12/2017 6:24 PM 61 To receive information about CLEs and other information concerning NC litigation practice. 7/12/2017 5:45 PM 62 Because I am a litigator and I want to stay abreast of recent practice developments and headlines impacting my field. Because I want to improve my practice, network, grow business. 7/12/2017 5:34 PM 63 staying apprised of issues impacting all litigators 7/12/2017 5:27 PM 64 CLE notifications. More CLE programs in other parts of the state. 7/12/2017 5:21 PM 65 I work in litigation which is why I am a member as they are more likely to have something that relates to my area of practice. 66 I am a member of the Lit section to keep informed of Bar activities, general information and CLE's. I would like to see more cheap/free CLE's because my employer does not pay for any CLE's as of 2016, so I have to find free ones to maintain my annual NCCP licensure. 7/12/2017 5:20 PM 7/12/2017 4:52 PM 67 -generally to keep up with what's happening with litigation issues 7/12/2017 4:28 PM 68 The publications are worthwhile. 7/12/2017 4:16 PM 69 provide opportunities for students to learn about litigation and opening up law firms 7/12/2017 4:15 PM 70 Current changes in the law as it relates to civil procedure. 7/12/2017 4:14 PM 71 Free Webinars 7/12/2017 4:02 PM 72 Networking opportunities 7/12/2017 3:57 PM 73 Additional CLE opportunities on areas related to my practice and forms 7/12/2017 3:52 PM 74 1- meetings in western NC 2- current trends 7/12/2017 3:47 PM 75 Newsletter and patriotism 7/12/2017 3:47 PM 76 Opportunities in or near Fayetteville. 7/12/2017 3:44 PM 77 understanding the impact of statutes and appellate decisions; advocating before the legislature in the interest of litigants, with neutrality regarding special interest groups but promoting access to justice and uniformity in the courts. 78 Keeping current with the law and having one voice of lawyers to help with the administration of the courts 7/12/2017 3:44 PM 7/12/2017 3:43 PM 79 CLE and publications 7/12/2017 3:40 PM 80 more CLE's related to my practice area 7/12/2017 3:37 PM 81 Information in the newsletter. 7/12/2017 3:34 PM 82 Host substantive law webinars. Have membership directory. 7/12/2017 3:33 PM 83 Update information about practices areas analogous to my own. 7/12/2017 3:32 PM 84 Originally, the listserve, but it's not too active. Classes/workshops/online tutorials designed to keep trial skills honed would be great. I keep looking for some sort of rules of evidence drills, but I can't find them anywhere. 7/12/2017 3:31 PM 85 Networking and practice tips 7/12/2017 3:29 PM 86 Networking and events in Charlotte 7/12/2017 3:25 PM 87 CLE, meeting with litigators 7/12/2017 3:24 PM 88 Corresponds to primary area of practice. 7/12/2017 3:24 PM 89 I am a member because my firm pays and I like to stay up to date on NC litigation happenings as well as the networking. 90 I'm a member of the Litigation Section because my practice is litigation oriented and as a young attorney in this area, I think I can get the best value for my membership dues through networking events that help me meet other attorneys practicing in the same area of law. 7/12/2017 3:24 PM 7/12/2017 3:24 PM 3 / 5
91 Support of the collective culture/mission of collegiality 7/12/2017 3:23 PM 92 Early information about proposed legislation & rule changes 7/12/2017 3:23 PM 93 Honestly, I'm only a member out of habit. I'd love to see a forms bank. 7/12/2017 3:21 PM 94 newsletter 7/12/2017 3:19 PM 95 New member so I am not certain yet 7/12/2017 3:19 PM 96 The Litigation Section needs to be more active. I can't tell that it does anything special for litigators. 7/12/2017 3:17 PM 97 Member in order to try to remain up to date on developments in litigation in NC. 7/12/2017 3:13 PM 98 CLE specific to medical malpractice / insurance defense. 7/12/2017 3:12 PM 99 it is the most relevant section to my practice area, and I am interested in CLE topics that would most likely be planned by this section 7/12/2017 3:08 PM 100 Exposure to litigation topics - developments and more in depth discussion of those topics 7/12/2017 3:06 PM 101 Focused, state-of-the-art practice advice/information 7/12/2017 3:03 PM 102 Fellowship with other civil litigators. 7/12/2017 3:02 PM 103 newsletter 7/12/2017 3:01 PM 104 Build a network and get to know other people who interested in the same field. 7/12/2017 3:00 PM 105 To stay up to date on changes to or trends in the law and to network with other litigators across the state. 7/12/2017 2:58 PM 106 Contact with other members; Keep apprised of developments 7/12/2017 2:57 PM 107 A forms bank would be great! (I apologize if there already is one & I don't know about it). 7/12/2017 2:55 PM 108 Subject-focused content 7/12/2017 2:52 PM 109 Staying abreast of litigation legal developments and networking across different litigation practice areas 110 I am a member primarily for networking reasons. When the Section has the bandwidth to offer CLE for smaller audiences like high-level, topic-specific CLEs, that adds value for me. 111 (1) Good source for updates in the NC litigation community and (2) is the membership group most closely aligned with my day-to-day practice. 7/12/2017 2:52 PM 7/12/2017 2:51 PM 7/12/2017 2:50 PM 112 To keep abreast of issues; refer business 7/12/2017 2:49 PM 113 I have four. I value: a) our work with respect to the Rules of Practice and Procedure; b) our work commenting on and educating our membership about proposed and new legislation impacting the practice; c) our work responding to proposed ethics opinions and comments, notwithstanding that our views are usually ignored; d) our ability to produce high quality CLE programs that can benefit a wide range of members. 114 I practice in the area of litigation. Reach out with needs/opportunities to contribute to Litigation section projects. 7/12/2017 2:49 PM 7/12/2017 2:48 PM 115 List-serve Archives 7/12/2017 2:47 PM 116 (1) knowledge, (2) networking 7/12/2017 2:43 PM 117 Member b/c 1 - hope to get valuable practice advice; 2 - networking. More value: Provide more information to members about opportunities that are available and very inexpensive, highquality cle opportunities. 7/12/2017 2:43 PM 118 A better listserv like some of the other sections have would be useful. 7/12/2017 2:43 PM 119 Get members to actually use the ListServ like the real estate section members do. 7/12/2017 2:42 PM 120 updates on litigation matters 7/12/2017 2:42 PM 121 I am a member because of my litigation practice area. I would be more likely to enjoy my litigation section membership if I received fewer emails from the NCBA, generally, in comparison to the litigation section emails. The number of NCBA emails discourages my attention. 7/12/2017 2:38 PM 4 / 5
122 It is my area of law and I'm a member of NCBA for research materials and CLE. 7/12/2017 2:38 PM 123 make sure changes or new interpritation by courts of rules of procedure or rules of evidence are disseminated quickly 7/12/2017 2:38 PM 124 Expanded CLEs 7/12/2017 2:36 PM 125 Newsletter. A broader CLE program would be great. 7/12/2017 2:35 PM 126 I really don't use my section membership, I wish I did. 7/12/2017 2:35 PM 127 cle and litigation news 7/12/2017 2:29 PM 128 Would like to see either low cost relevant CLEs or free hot topic panel discussions on universally relevant topics 7/12/2017 2:27 PM 129 Networking opportunities 7/12/2017 2:27 PM 130 Substantive publications and seminars on business litigation and arbitration issues. 7/12/2017 2:25 PM 131 It helps me stay on top of the ever-evolving world of substance and procedure. 7/12/2017 2:25 PM 132 I sign up for it hoping to get valuable insights to help me in my practice. To the extent there can be more of that in the form of education, information, case law summaries, etc., that would add benefit to the membership. 133 I was a litigation paralegal for 7 years and even though I work in family law now, I am still interested in the area. I would like more activities to be scheduled closed to me. 7/12/2017 2:23 PM 7/12/2017 2:23 PM 134 It is what I do and it produces good quality content relevant to my practice. 7/12/2017 2:20 PM 135 I have not taken advantage of the networking opportunities as much as I should have, but they are certainly one of the reasons I am a member as well as the CLEs. 7/12/2017 2:20 PM 136 Provide more CLE opportunities in my practice area. 7/12/2017 2:19 PM 137 Because I work in litigation and contacts 7/12/2017 2:19 PM 138 I am still a law student so I am probably not the best person to answer this. I became a member because I am interested in pursuing a career as a litigator. 7/12/2017 2:10 PM 139 I have a litigation practice and it is a good resource. 7/12/2017 2:09 PM 140 Networking and leadership opportunities 7/12/2017 2:08 PM 5 / 5
Q5 If you were to work on a committee, which ones most interest you: Awards LT Survey Answered: 152 Skipped: 12 Civil Practice & Procedure CLE Collaborative Law ediscovery & Technology Ethics Legislative Membership Communications Nominations Pro Bono 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Awards Civil Practice & Procedure CLE Collaborative Law ediscovery & Technology Ethics Legislative Membership Communications Nominations Responses 0.66% 1 50.66% 77 9.87% 15 1.32% 2 9.21% 14 8.55% 13 9.21% 14 0.00% 0 3.95% 6 0.66% 1 1 / 4