Study results

1. Networks for Counsel Study Results An examination of Counsel’s networking practices and the role of online professional networks Conducted by May 2008

21. 5/12/2008 For more information about this study “Networks for Counsel” Contact: Vanessa DiMauro President, Leader Networks [email_address] 617-484-0778 www.leadernetworks.com

22. A5. Of the organizations list below which two [2] do you believe can best deliver on this value proposition? An online, global legal community where counsel can connect with peers and expand professional referral networks, share information and insights and access compelling content essential to the business and practice of law. Reference for Slide X Best Deliver on the Value Prop Corporate Counsel Outside Counsel Avvo - 1.1 % ACT - - ESQchat 0.5 % 1.1 % Legal Onramp` 0.8 % 1.1 % LawyersNow 0.8 % 1.1 % Thompson 3.4 % 8.7 % CEB 3.7 % 2.7 % Chambers 5.0 % 19.7 % Findlaw 11.9 % 13.1 % Google 13.0 % 29.0 % LinkedIN 15.1 % 26.2 % GC roundtable 22.5 % 7.1 % ABA 25.5 % 30.1 % ACC 43.8 % 4.9 % Martindale Hubbell 48.0 % 48.6 % Other (specify:) - - Don’t Know - -

23. B2R1 How trustworthy are the following sources when it comes to information about Private Practice attorneys? (Not at All Trustworthy =1 to Extremely Trustworthy =7) Reference for Slide X Not at All Trustworthy 1 2 3 4 5 6 Extremely Trustworthy 7 Personal relationships 0.2% 0.0% 2.2% 5.8% 12.9% 34.1% 44.8% Recommendations from colleagues and peers 0.0% 0.0% 0.7% 3.8% 21.2% 46.1% 28.3% Consultants/search firms 3.6% 14.5% 26.7% 38.8% 14.0% 2.0% 0.4% Online searches 9.4% 18.3% 29.8% 31.6% 8.9% 1.6% 0.4% Legal directories 9.1% 21.6% 24.9% 31.8% 10.0% 2.2% 0.2% Law firm web site content 5.1% 15.1% 26.3% 32.7% 17.4% 3.1% 0.2% Blogs 29.4% 27.4% 22.9% 14.0% 4.9% 0.9% 0.4%