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My Opinion Poll
March/April 2008 Issue

Disaster recovery planning has become an essential part of running any business, especially in an age where so much of what we do relies on technology. While lessons can be learned from recent disasters in the United States, smaller disasters, such as power outages, fires or theft also can impact businesses. How prepared is your firm or corporation for a disaster? Are there plans in place to protect valuable data and equipment? What measures, if any, has your employer taken to keep the business up and running once a disaster strikes?

Let us know what you think. We will randomly select one $25 winner from the first 50 entries. Complete this brief survey by Thursday, March 27th, 2008, and you will be automatically entered in the drawing for the prize. Survey results will appear in the May/June 2008 issue of LAT. If you have suggestions for future survey questions, please e-mail us.

1. Has your employer taken measures to protect company resources and keep the
business running in case of a disaster?

Yes (go to question 2)
No (go to question 5)

2. If yes, what kinds of measures? (Select all that apply.)

My firm has a disaster recovery plan, which has been tested and distributed to all
      employees.
My firm has created a planning team to analyze current and potential risks.
My firm has implemented structural and design measures, such as securing large
      furniture and storing important documents in fireproof cabinets, etc.
My firm has a data backup system in case of system failures.
My firm has options in place so that employees can work remotely if our office is
      unavailable.
My firm has a backup generator and/or battery backup for all of our electronic and
      computing equipment in case a disaster causes the power to go out.
My firm has developed an emergency contact list with the contact information for all
      employees and pertinent vendors and clients.
Other

3. What has your role been in implementing these measures? (Select all that apply.)

I proposed the idea for the firm to take such measures.
I assisted with the implementation of such measures.
I drafted the disaster recovery plan.
I have not had a role.
Other

4. When did your employer begin to take such measures?

More than 10 years ago
5 to 10 years ago
Less than 5 years ago
Other

5. If your employer has not taken any measures, why not? (Select all that apply.)

It’s too costly.
My firm was not aware that it needed any.
My firm doesn’t know how to begin such a huge task.
My firm doesn’t think it’s important.
I don’t know.
Other

6. Has your employer ever been affected by a disaster?

Yes
No
I don’t know
Other

7. Do you know any paralegals whose employers have been directly impacted by
a disaster?

Yes
No

8. Total number of years employed as a paralegal/legal assistant:

Years Months

9. Other comments:

City and state (required):

E-mail (required):

Phone Number (optional):

Full Name (optional):

Professional Title (optional):

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