BarkerGilmore Fills Senior Legal Post for Firefly Aerospace
April 30, 2026 – Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has recruited Kristen Price as associate general counsel, commercial at Firefly Aerospace in Cedar Park, TX. “Firefly is at a defining stage as a newly public company, and Kristen joins at a pivotal moment as the company continues to scale its commercial capabilities and infrastructure,” BarkerGilmore said in a LinkedIn post. “Her addition strengthens Firefly’s ability to navigate complex commercial, regulatory, and operational challenges in a rapidly evolving industry.”
“Firefly is gaining a strategic legal partner who understands how to align legal frameworks with business objectives, build scalable processes, and support leadership during a critical phase of growth,” the firm continued. “Congratulations to Kristen and the Firefly Aerospace team. BarkerGilmore is honored to support this important milestone.”
Ms. Price brings a broad and sophisticated background in commercial transactions, government contracting, regulatory compliance, and risk management. She is known for partnering closely with cross-functional teams to develop practical, business-oriented legal solutions that support growth while balancing the needs of diverse stakeholders.
Throughout her career, Ms. Price has led legal strategy across complex, technology-driven environments, negotiating high-value agreements, advising on compliance frameworks, and helping organizations operate effectively within evolving regulatory landscapes.
Ms. Price previously served as counsel at Group14 Technologies and spent more than seven years at Blue Origin, where she held roles including chief counsel and senior director of legal and compliance, director of legal, and senior legal counsel. Earlier in her career, Ms. Price was an attorney and procurement advisor at The Boeing Company, focusing on procurement, vendor management, and strategic contracting.
Founded in 2017, Firefly Aerospace is an aerospace and space technology company focused on developing launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services for commercial, civil, and national security customers. The company designs and manufactures small- and medium-lift rockets, lunar landers, and orbital transfer vehicles aimed at expanding access to space and supporting missions in Earth orbit and beyond.
BarkerGilmore also recently placed Emily Coskey as associate general counsel, securities, at Firefly Aerospace. “Firefly is at a defining stage as a newly public company, and Emily joins as its first dedicated securities attorney since going public, a fundamental addition at an important stage of growth,” the firm said. “Firefly is gaining a technically exceptional securities lawyer and a strategic partner who understands how to build infrastructure, anticipate regulatory change, and support leadership at a pivotal stage of growth.”
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Ms. Coskey comes from Wilson Sonsini, where she advised high-growth private and public companies on capital markets transactions and public company governance, helping clients raise more than $65 billion across IPOs, direct listings, de SPAC transactions, and complex debt and equity offerings. She has guided boards and executive teams through SEC reporting, insider trading, and 10b5-1 programs, proxy preparation, and the evolving regulatory landscape.
Serving the Law and Compliance Sectors
BarkerGilmore is a boutique firm specializing in executive search and selection in law and compliance. With a network of advisors and recruiters spanning the U.S., BarkerGilmore consistently places talent at leading consumer, energy, financial, healthcare, industrial, and technology companies.
Beyond Expertise: How to Identify and Develop Transformative Legal Leaders
As organizations navigate rising regulatory scrutiny and expanding governance demands, the expectations placed on senior legal leaders continue to evolve. Leaders from BarkerGilmore recently sat down with Hunt Scanlon Media to discuss how the definition of excellence in legal and compliance roles now extends well beyond technical mastery. They explain why identifying transformative counsel requires a more disciplined assessment of leadership capability, cultural alignment, and long-term impact.
John Gilmore, co-founder and managing partner, has over 30 years of executive search experience. He has developed trusted relationships with general counsel and C-suite leaders across the country. With a profound institutional understanding of how in-house legal and compliance departments function most effectively, Mr. Gilmore has earned a reputation as one of the top executive search consultants for general counsel and chief compliance officer placements.
Bob Barker is co-founder, managing partner, and chair of the industrial practice at BarkerGilmore. He brings over three decades of executive search and international business experience to his clients. Mr. Barker has successfully managed general counsel and chief compliance officer engagements for mid-sized to Fortune 500 companies, including consumer, energy, financial, healthcare and life sciences, industrial, non-profit, technology, and private equity industries. Clients rely on Mr. Barker for advice and counseling both during and after the engagement.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
