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

General Counsel Role Expands to Risk Oversight

A key position in the C-suite, the general counsel role has been elevated in the past decade, from purveyor of legal advice to one of strategic counsel. With the proliferation of risks today, the general counsel is crucial in providing the board with the information they need to fulfill their duty of care. Yet, a

BarkerGilmore Adds Former PepsiCo General Counsel as Senior Advisor

Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has added former PepsiCo general counsel David Yawman to its consulting division as a senior advisor. The firm noted that Yawman’s depth of experience adds another dimension for clients seeking to bring out the best in their people and take their organization to

Inside the High Demand for General Counsel Leaders

The legal and compliance market is booming. The number of in-house lawyers and law firm partners with aspirations of becoming a general counsel is at an all-time high. Unfortunately, landing the position is a challenge. Every search has specific criteria established by the executive leadership team and board which must be met. Some of the criteria

BarkerGilmore Taps Chief Compliance Officer for Sinclair Broadcast Group

Legal and compliance recruitment firm BarkerGilmore has placed Jeffrey Lewis as chief compliance officer for Sinclair Broadcast Group in Hunt Valley, MD. The assignment was spearheaded by John Gilmore, co-founder and managing partner, and Stephen Bell, senior director. In this newly-created position, Mr. Lewis will supervise corporate compliance functions, including regulatory, code of conduct, competition

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Press Releases

Study Shows Compliance Compensation Grew in 2022

Fairport, NY (May 30, 2023) — BarkerGilmore, a boutique executive search firm recognized for helping companies build world-class legal and compliance departments nationwide, has released its 2023 Compliance Compensation Report. The data was collected from a random sample of compliance professionals throughout the United States via an online survey administered in March 2023. “The demand

Increasing DEI of In-House Legal and Compliance Teams

Fairport, NY (February 21, 2023) — Legal and Compliance Executive Search Firm BarkerGilmore has released a research white paper, From DEI Statements to Action: Successful Recruiting Strategies for Increasing In-House Legal Team Diversity, which investigates strategies that companies and legal teams use to increase representation in their legal department. The study also identifies correlations between

BarkerGilmore Adds Jennifer Pileggi, Former Senior VP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary of Zuora, Inc. to Senior Advisor Roster

(April 12, 2022) Jennifer Pileggi, who most recently served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary of Zuora (NYSE: ZUO), an enterprise SaaS company providing leading cloud-based subscription management and analytics, has joined the consulting division of BarkerGilmore, a New York-based executive search firm, as a senior advisor. The newest

Boards Rely on GCs More Than Ever: New Study From BarkerGilmore and Corporate Board Member

(March 25, 2022) BarkerGilmore, a boutique executive search firm recognized by CEOs, boards and executives as best-in-class legal and compliance search professionals and leadership consultants, in partnership with Corporate Board Member, released a study identifying the growing trend in boards expecting more from GCs. Boards rely on GCs more than ever. Research conducted in 2016 found the GC’s primary

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