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

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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

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News Briefings

Private Equity Growth Stirs Demand for In-House Counsel Roles

As the private equity space continues to grow, consistent demand for lawyers and compliance officers at both the firm and portfolio company level has boosted the outlook of these roles. “This is generating a noticeable impact on compensation and responsibilities for these professionals,” said John Gilmore, founding partner of BarkerGilmore, in a new report from

BarkerGilmore Places General Counsel for XPEL

Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has assisted in the recruitment of Babatunde Awodiran as the new senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary of XPEL, a global provider of protective films and coatings, in San Antonio, TX. The search was led by Stephen Bell, a managing director

From A Company’s Top Lawyer a Top Decision Maker

Beyond the ever-increasing level of connectivity and complexity in the business environment, emerging issues in the last several years have re-shaped priorities for public companies in areas ranging from human capital management to political activity and data security. Growing social movements have brought a sharper focus to diversity, equity, and inclusion from investors, employees, and

Amid Global Labor Shortage, Businesses Rethink Talent Strategies

Amid ongoing labor shortages around the world, The Conference Board has released a new report to help business leaders rethink strategies for finding the right talent. The report, Navigating the Global Talent Tsunami, encourages leaders to fundamentally rethink long-held assumptions about who can do the work; where, when, and how the work gets done; and the talent acquisition

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Press Releases

BarkerGilmore Adds Paulette Dodson, Former General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Alight, Inc., to Senior Advisor Roster

Fairport, NY (November 9, 2023) – BarkerGilmore, an in-house legal and compliance executive search, coaching, and advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Paulette Dodson as senior advisor. With a track record of providing guidance to executive leadership and boards, Paulette’s role extends to executive coaching, succession planning, and diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting for the firm’s clients. “Paulette

BarkerGilmore Adds Kristin Campbell, Former EVP, General Counsel, and Chief ESG Officer of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., to Senior Advisor Roster

Fairport, NY (October 12, 2023) – BarkerGilmore, a leading in-house legal and compliance executive search, coaching, and advisory firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of Kristin Campbell as Senior Advisor, adding her extensive knowledge and experience in the consumer and hospitality sectors to the firm’s roster of distinguished advisors. She will work closely with current and

BarkerGilmore Recruits Gregory Ehardt as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of ChristianaCare

BarkerGilmore, a boutique recruiting firm specializing in legal and compliance executive search and leadership development, has recruited experienced healthcare industry executive Gregory Ehardt as the new Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of ChristianaCare. The engagement was managed by Brittney McDonough, Partner at BarkerGilmore, and Katie Gilmore, Managing Director at BarkerGilmore. “Greg’s emotional intelligence is off the charts,” said

Laura Schumacher Joins BarkerGilmore as Senior Advisor, Focusing on Executive Coaching in the Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice

Fairport, NY (September 7, 2023) — BarkerGilmore, a leading in-house legal and compliance executive search, coaching, and advisory firm, announced that Laura J. Schumacher will serve as a senior advisor, providing guidance and professional development to general counsel and other executives and bringing her extensive expertise and accomplishments in the healthcare industry to the firm’s

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