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The annual HBR Law Department Survey is the premier source of benchmarking data used by general counsel and legal operations leaders.

15 +

years of historical data

~ 250

organizations participate annually across 22 industries

65 %

of participant base is Fortune 500

40 +

data segments across industry, revenue, assets, region, etc.

News + Insights

November 2018

Law Departments’ Legal Spend Up After Years of Flat Increases: Survey

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November 2018

Law Departments’ Legal Spend Up After Years of Flat Increases: Survey

After no change in total legal spending year over year between 2016 and 2017, HBR Consulting’s 2018 Law Department Survey indicates that the uptick in total legal spending correlates with increased legal needs.

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November 2018

HBR Consulting’s Annual Survey Finds Growth in Total Legal Spending as Law Departments Report Rising Legal Needs

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November 2018

HBR Consulting’s Annual Survey Finds Growth in Total Legal Spending as Law Departments Report Rising Legal Needs

Despite increases in spending, the 2019 survey report also revealed how law departments continue to take measures to contain costs and enhance operational efficiency.

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December 2017

In-House Counsel Compensation Sees Steady Growth for Fifth Year in a Row

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December 2017

In-House Counsel Compensation Sees Steady Growth for Fifth Year in a Row

Corporate law departments are increasing compensation across all lawyer levels as more work moves in-house, according to HBR Consulting's 2017 Law Department Survey.

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December 2017

In-House Counsel Compensation Sees Steady Growth for Fifth Straight Year, According to HBR Consulting’s 2017 Law Department Survey

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December 2017

In-House Counsel Compensation Sees Steady Growth for Fifth Straight Year, According to HBR Consulting’s 2017 Law Department Survey

Of the surveyed companies, 66 percent reported an increase in spending on law department compensation and benefits. As organizations continue to rely on internal legal staff to support increased legal demands, they have strived to align law department compensation packages with industry benchmarks.

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It’s all about data driven decisions. The HBR Law Department Survey enables me to compare results by industry, revenue, or number of attorneys. Sharing the HBR benchmarking metrics with my legal team validates current practices and / or highlights areas for improvement. I look forward to completing the survey and reviewing the results annually.

General Counsel, Fortune 1000 Corporation