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.

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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.

 

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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

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News Briefings

BarkerGilmore Leading Search for Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

Fairport, NY-headquartered search firm BarkerGilmore has been retained by Pinnacle West Capital Corp. to identify a senior environmental attorney who will oversee a wide variety of environmental matters. For 125 years, Pinnacle West and its affiliates have provided energy and energy-related products to people and businesses throughout Arizona. BarkerGilmore specializes in a select range of

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Press Releases

Meet Senior Advisor, Noah Hanft, former General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Franchise Officer for MasterCard Worldwide

March 31, 2020 – Posted By Bob Barker – Noah Hanft most recently served as the General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Franchise Officer for MasterCard Worldwide. In addition to overseeing law, regulatory affairs, public policy, and compliance, he managed the Law & Franchise Integrity consolidated business unit of over 500 global employees with responsibility

Top Trends for Healthcare & Life Sciences In-House Counsel Compensation

February 19, 2020 – Posted By Brittney McDonough – In 2019, overall growth in the healthcare, life sciences, and related industries was prominent. The healthcare and life sciences industries are often blended with other industries in various assessments, muddling the unique data that these influential industries carry. By separating the two, we were able to

7 Trends for Fortune 500 General Counsel Appointments in 2019

January 22, 2020 – Posted By John Gilmore – Every year, we see approximately 10% of Fortune 500 companies appoint a new General Counsel. In 2019, 56 lawyers were appointed to the enterprise GC or CLO post. BarkerGilmore’s research team further dissected these findings to shed light on the path leading to this highly sought-after

Meet Senior Advisor, Michael Williams, Former EVP, CLO and Secretary of Staples, Inc.

December 11, 2019 – Michael Williams most recently served as the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary of Staples, Inc., while the Massachusetts-based company was the largest office product company in the world. He led all legal, compliance, and secretarial functions; managed cybersecurity incident response, trade strategy, and compliance teams; and directed a

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Multimedia

Blogs:
Leadership Profiles: Haydee Olinger
Investing in General Counsel: The ROI of Coaching and Advising
General Counsel in the Age of Disruption: What Changes, What Endures
Leadership Profiles: David Yawman
“ChatGPT Told Me Something Different”: How GCs Handle AI-Generated Legal Advice
Adapt or Be Automated: What Junior Lawyers Need to Know About AI’s Impact on Their Careers
How the Modern General Counsel Elevates Value Through Strategic Leadership
Leadership Profiles: Paulette Dodson
Trusted Advisors: Essential Partners for General Counsel in Critical Moments
GC Compensation 2025: How to Negotiate with Clarity and Confidence
The Rise of the Chief Legal Officer Title Over General Counsel
6 Traits That Drive Growth for Legal and Compliance Leaders
Leadership Profiles: Ed Nekritz
Leadership Profiles: Peter Ganz
Leadership Profiles: Marla Persky
The Legal Department COO: Why Every General Counsel Needs an Internal Strategic Operations Partner
Leadership Profiles: David Rowan
How to Become a General Counsel: A Strategic Roadmap
Ask These Proven Interview Questions to Discover Top In-House Legal Talent
BarkerGilmore’s 2025 Legal and Compliance Market Outlook: 5 Key Predictions
5 Tell-Tale Signs It’s Time to Seek a New Legal or Compliance Opportunity
6 Tips for Legal and Compliance Professionals to Prepare for their Performance Review

To view all of BarkerGilmore’s blogs, please visit: https://barkergilmore.com/blog/

Research:
The GC-Board Alignment Gap
2025 Private Equity Portfolio Company General Counsel Compensation Report
2025 General Counsel Pay Trends Report
2025 Chief Compliance Officer Compensation Report
BarkerGilmore’s 2025 In-House Counsel Compensation Report
11 Questions About Gravitas You Always Wanted to Ask
Joining and Serving on a Board of Directors: 24 Practical Insights Legal Professionals Need to Know
2024 General Counsel Compensation Report
2024 Chief Compliance Officer Compensation Report
2024 Portfolio Company General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Compensation Report
2024 Aspiring General Counsel Report

To view all of BarkerGilmore’s research, please visit: https://barkergilmore.com/research-report/

Case Studies:
To view BarkerGilmore’s case studies, please visit: https://barkergilmore.com/case-study/