Founded in 2006, BarkerGilmore is a boutique executive search, coaching, and advisory firm dedicated to building high-performing and diverse legal and compliance teams that drive business success. Our distinguished team of professionals, including renowned General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers, alongside expert executive search consultants, sets us apart. The combined national reach, established industry relationships, and proven CustomFitSM assessment process ensure we excel in executing the most demanding and high-profile searches. Our team’s broad industry experience empowers us to effectively assist clients in recruiting and developing top-tier legal and compliance talent.
For more information, visit: www.barkergilmore.com.
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
With over 402 years of collective experience as sitting General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers, BarkerGilmore’s esteemed advisors and executive search consultants have a proven record of success that sets us apart from our global competition. We have earned a national reputation as a thought leader and the go-to recruiting firm for the most qualified legal and compliance talent and the most attractive career opportunities. As a boutique firm with a focus on placing General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers, and specialized in-house counsel, we are proud of our 98% search completion rate, our commitment to diversity, and high level of client satisfaction.
With an assessment process finely tuned for in-house counsel and compliance officers, you can trust our credentialed candidates possess emotional intelligence, motivation, passion for the position and organization, and will serve as a strategic advisor on your leadership team. Our stick rate is the highest in the industry, bringing your company exceptional value and long-term return on investment. Three years post-placement, 97% of our candidates remain at our client companies.
Today’s competitive corporate environment demands the best from its legal leaders. As such, our suite of services also includes leadership development, succession planning, and organizational strategy consultation. Enjoy full access to a team of seasoned former GCs and CCOs who will leverage their decades of experience to guide you, your department, and your organization to exceed even the highest expectations.
As a compliance professional, how does your compensation benchmark against that of your peers? How can your organization leverage compensation to create a competitive advantage within its compliance department? To answer these questions, BarkerGilmore has released its 2024 Compliance Compensation Report. The report reflects changes in chief compliance officer (CCO) total compensation, factoring in salary,
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has assisted in the recruitment of Brandy Anderson as the new general counsel of Synthica Energy in Blue Ash, OH. The search was led by John Gilmore and Steve Bell. “Brandy brings a wealth of experience in renewable energy law and a proven ability
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has helped to recruit healthcare industry executive Courtney Enloe as the new executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary of Bio-Rad Laboratories. The search was led by John Gilmore, managing partner, Brittney McDonough, partner, and Katie Gilmore, managing director. “Courtney’s experience scaling and developing global teams and navigating geopolitical
Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has assisted in the recruitment of Teresa Burroff as the new general counsel of Methodist Healthcare System in San Antonio, TX. The search was led by managing director Katie Gilmore and partner Brittney McDonough. “Teresa’s appointment as general counsel not only underscores her legal prowess but also
Fairport, New York (August 12, 2024) — BarkerGilmore LLC — a leading national executive search and advisory firm recognized for helping companies build world-class legal and compliance capabilities — has released its 2024 Compliance Compensation Report. The Report reflects changes in Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) total compensation, factoring in salary, bonus, and long-term incentives; the type
BarkerGilmore, a boutique recruiting firm specializing in legal and compliance executive search and leadership development, has recruited energy industry expert Brandy Anderson as the new General Counsel of Synthica Energy. The engagement was managed by John Gilmore, Managing Partner of BarkerGilmore, and Steve Bell, Managing Director of BarkerGilmore. “Brandy brings a wealth of experience in
BarkerGilmore, a boutique recruiting firm specializing in legal and compliance executive search and leadership development, has recruited healthcare industry executive Courtney Enloe as the new Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Bio-Rad Laboratories. The engagement was managed by John Gilmore, Managing Partner of BarkerGilmore, Brittney McDonough, Partner of BarkerGilmore, and Katie Gilmore, Managing Director of BarkerGilmore. “Courtney’s extensive experience
Pittsford, NY (May 15, 2024) — BarkerGilmore, a boutique executive search firm recognized for helping companies build world-class legal and compliance departments nationwide, released its annual 2024 In-House Counsel Compensation Report today. The data was collected from thousands of in-house counsel across the United States via an online survey administered in March 2024. “From the
Blogs:
7 Key Ingredients to Becoming a General Counsel
Inside the High Demand for General Counsel Leaders
In-House Recruitment as a Driving Force for Diversity in the Legal Profession
General Counsel Pay Trends: A Q&A with John Gilmore, BarkerGilmore
Behind The High Demand For Chief Legal Officers
Chief Legal Officers are in High Demand
Meet Senior Director, Katie Gilmore, the Newest Member of the Executive Search Team
Maximize Your Law Department’s Value by Leading ESG
A Deep Dive: The Critical Role of the General Counsel
How to Determine if a Company is the Right Culture Fit for You
Fostering a Culture of Collaboration and Inclusion in the Digital Era
How to Determine if a Candidate is the Right Culture Fit
8 Trends for Fortune 500 General Counsel Appointments in 2020
Top 5 Moves to Become a General Counsel
How to Describe Your Company Culture to Attract the Right Candidates
Three Ways Women Lawyers Can Overcome Reluctance to Self-Advocate in the Workplace
Selecting the Best In-House Counsel Recruitment Firm
Working with a Recruiter: In the End, Trust is a Must
To view all of BarkerGilmore’s blogs, please visit: https://www.barkergilmore.com/content_type/blog/
Research:
BarkerGilmore’s Report On Private Equity And Portfolio Company Salary Trends
BarkerGilmore’s Report On Healthcare And Life Sciences Salary Trends
BarkerGilmore’s Report On Compliance Professional Salary Trends
BarkerGilmore’s 2023 In-House Counsel Compensation Report
From DEI Statements to Action
2021 In-House Counsel Compensation Report
The CEO’s General Counsel: A Strategic Advisor and Champion of Business Growth
2020 Aspiring General Counsel Report
2020 General Counsel Succession Report
2020 General Counsel Compensation Report
The CEO Perspective: The Role and Value of Today’s GC
2020 Healthcare and Life Sciences Compensation Report
Legal Assessments Benefit the Bottom Line
To view all of BarkerGilmore’s research, please visit: https://www.barkergilmore.com/content_type/research-report/
Case Studies:
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