BarkerGilmore LLC

About Us

BarkerGilmore is recognized as the nation’s leading Executive Search and Coaching firm, dedicated exclusively to the recruitment and professional development of Chief Legal Officers, General Counsel, In-House Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officers. Our 20-year commitment to confidentiality, quality, and the long-term success of the clients and candidates we serve has earned their trust and respect, which is the performance benchmark we seek.

For more information, visit: www.barkergilmore.com.

General Counsel & Secretary

Denver, CO

EVP, General Counsel & Secretary

San Francisco, CA

VP, General Counsel

Louisville, KY

General Counsel, Senior Leader Government Affairs & Compliance

Albany, NY

SVP, General Counsel

Greenwich, CT

SVP, GC, CCO and Corporate Secretary

Chicago, IL

VP, Chief Compliance Officer

Baltimore, MD

VP, Chief Compliance Officer

Nashville, TN

Chief Compliance Officer

Greenwich, CT

Company Achievements

BarkerGilmore LLC

Find a Recruiter

Michelle Banks

Strategic Advisor & Coach

Robert Barker

Managing Partner

Chloe Barker

Managing Director

Steve Bell

Managing Director

Maureen Brundage

Strategic Advisor & Coach

Kristin Campbell

Strategic Advisor & Executive Coach

A.B. Cruz III

Strategic Advisor & Coach

Paulette Dodson

Strategic Advisor & Executive Coach

Peter Ganz

Strategic Advisor & Coach

Max Gelernter

Managing Director

John Gilmore

Managing Partner

Noah Hanft

Strategic Advisor & Coach

Ann Harlan

Strategic Advisor & Coach

Mary Ann Hynes

Strategic Advisor and Executive Coach

Katie Kristy

Managing Director

Brittney McDonough

Partner; Chair of the Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice

Ed Nekritz

Strategic Advisor & Executive Coach

Gjon Nivica

Strategic Advisor & Coach

Haydee Olinger

Strategic Advisor & Coach

Marla Persky

Strategic Advisor & Coach

Helen Pudlin

Strategic Advisor & Coach

David Rowan

Strategic Advisor & Executive Coach

Audrey Rubin

Strategic Advisor & Coach

Laura Schumacher

Strategic Advisor & Coach

Jamey Seely

Strategic Advisor & Coach

Sarah Sullivan

Managing Director & Chair of Women & Diversity Practice

Bjarne Tellmann

Strategic Advisor & Executive Coach

Michael Williams

Strategic Advisor & Coach

Dave Yawman

Strategic Advisor & Coach

Our Mission Statement

BarkerGilmore’s mission is to build, develop, and optimize in-house legal and compliance teams through an unwavering commitment to quality, diversity, and long-term success.

Our Values

Passion – We celebrate the success of others.
Collaboration – We believe in the power of teamwork to achieve optimal results.
Integrity – We are honest, transparent, and ethical in all interactions.
Exceeding Expectations – We overcome obstacles, find solutions, and deliver unparalleled results.
Balance – We embrace our work in a flexible, team-focused, and family-first environment.
Continuous Improvement – We cultivate a culture of innovation in our pursuit of excellence.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice – We foster multiple perspectives, experiences, and potentials.

BarkerGilmore LLC

Solutions And Expertise

The Right Leader, Every Time

When the cost of a leadership misstep is measured in boardroom trust, regulatory exposure, and strategic disruption, precision matters. BarkerGilmore specializes

exclusively in legal and compliance executive search and coaching. We connect organizations with transformative leaders and equip them to deliver lasting impact.

Trusted Guidance for CEOs, CHROs, and GCs

Whether you’re a CEO preparing for a strategic transaction, a CHRO safeguarding reputation with a pivotal hire, or a General Counsel shaping the next generation of your team, you deserve a partner who knows what gravitas looks like — and how to build it.

Confidence Today, Strength Tomorrow

BarkerGilmore delivers leaders who inspire confidence from the start, along with coaching that ensures lasting success. Take the first step toward a trusted hire and a stronger future.

Solutions

Advisory Services
Assessment
Coaching & Mentorship
Executive Coaching
Executive Recruitment
Executive Search
Interim
Leadership Consulting
Leadership Develop.
Mgmt. Consulting
Organizational Strategy
Retained Executive Search
Succession Planning

Industries

All Industries
Executive Search

Functions

Chief Compliance Officer
Executive Coaching
Executive Leadership
General Counsel
Legal/Compliance
Privacy
Risk Management

BarkerGilmore LLC

News Briefings

BarkerGilmore Expands Advisory and Coaching Division

New York-based boutique search firm BarkerGilmore has recently expanded with the addition of former MasterCard Worldwide general counsel Noah Hanft to its advisory and coaching division. Mr. Hanft has deep roots in the global financial services and technology sectors, having served as general counsel, corporate secretary and chief franchise officer for MasterCard Worldwide for more than 13 years.

BarkerGilmore Opens Industrial Practice

Over the past several years, New York-based boutique search firm BarkerGilmore has experienced a surge in demand for executive search, coaching and advising services throughout the industrial and manufacturing sectors. In response, and to increase the value delivered to its clients, the firm has opened an industrial practice and named co-founder and managing partner Bob Barker as

Former McDonalds’s Chief Compliance Officer Joins BarkerGilmore

Haydee Ortiz Olinger joins BarkerGilmore

Haydee Ortiz Olinger, who most recently served as global chief compliance officer for McDonald’s, has joined the advisory and coaching division of BarkerGilmore, a New York-based boutique executive search firm specializing in building corporate legal and compliance teams. Ms. Olinger joins BarkerGilmore’s team of former Fortune 500 general counsel and chief compliance officers who provide strategic

BarkerGilmore Expands Coaching and Advising Team

BarkerGilmore, a New York-based boutique executive search firm specializing in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has added Maureen Brundage to its coaching and advising team. She joins a group of former general counsel and chief compliance officers that collectively offer a range of advising and coaching services for legal and compliance departments. Ms. Brundage is former

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BarkerGilmore LLC

Press Releases

BarkerGilmore Places General Counsel at Topbuild Corp.

(Aug. 27, 2020) BarkerGilmore, a boutique firm recognized for its best-in-class legal and compliance executive search, advisory, and coaching services, announced that Luis Machado, former General Counsel of CTS Corporation (NYSE: CTS), has been placed as the new General Counsel of TopBuild Corp. The engagement was managed by John Gilmore, co-founder and Managing Partner. Jerry

BarkerGilmore Adds Former CLO, General Counsel and U.S. Navy Admiral to Senior Advisor Roster

May 27, 2020 – A.B. Cruz III, who has distinguished himself in many of today’s leading industries, having served as CLO, General Counsel, CECO, CRO and Corporate Secretary in Biotech, Pharma, Oil & Gas, Telecommunications, Media/Entertainment, Financial Services, Education, and in the Military, has joined the advisory and coaching division of BarkerGilmore, a New York-based

BarkerGilmore Adds Technology President and General Counsel to Senior Advisor Roster

May 14, 2020 – Jamey Seely, one of today’s singular corporate executives who simultaneously holds business and legal roles, currently serving as President and General Counsel of Integra, Inc., a leading developer of blockchain technology for the legal industry, has joined the advisory and coaching division of BarkerGilmore, a New York-based boutique executive search firm.

The Top Ways GCs are Adapting and Reacting to the Pandemic

April 3, 2020 – Posted By Brittney McDonough – We at BarkerGilmore sincerely hope you, your family, and your team are well despite the health crisis upon us. After speaking with many General Counsel across the country this past week, we have gained a clear understanding and appreciation for the tireless efforts and pragmatic decisions

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