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 Fills Senior Legal Post for Firefly Aerospace

Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has recruited Kristen Price as associate general counsel, commercial at Firefly Aerospace in Cedar Park, TX. “Firefly is at a defining stage as a newly public company, and Kristen joins at a pivotal moment as the company continues to scale its commercial capabilities

Beyond Expertise: How to Identify and Develop Transformative Legal Leaders

Demand for senior legal executives in both corporate and law firm environments continues to intensify as organizations confront growing regulatory complexity, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting risk landscapes. Boards and general counsel are placing a premium on leaders who are not just technically adept in areas such as compliance, litigation, and privacy, but who also serve

BarkerGilmore Appoints Strategic Advisor and Executive Coach

Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has appointed Mary Ann Hynes as a strategic advisor and executive coach. “Mary Ann is one of the most accomplished and respected legal leaders of her generation,” said Bob Barker, managing partner of BarkerGilmore. “Her pioneering career, breadth of industry experience, and proven ability to

BarkerGilmore Names Strategic Advisor and Executive Coach

Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has appointed Bjarne Tellmann as a strategic advisor and executive coach. “Bjarne is widely regarded as one of the most innovative legal leaders in the U.S. and the world,” said Bob Barker, managing partner of BarkerGilmore. “His experience guiding a FTSE 20 company through the largest

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Press Releases

Study Reveals Why Boards and General Counsel Agree on Outcomes—but Fall Short in Execution

Pittsford, NY (February 4, 2026) – BarkerGilmore, the leading executive search and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to in-house legal and compliance leadership, announced the release of a new research report examining alignment between Boards of Directors and General Counsel. Titled The GC-Board Alignment Gap: What Boards and General Counsel Say—and What Actually Happens, the report is based

Recognition Highlights Leadership in Legal Executive Search and In-House Legal Recruiting

Pittsford, NY (January 29, 2026) – BarkerGilmore, a retained executive search firm dedicated exclusively to in-house legal and compliance leadership, has been named to Hunt Scanlon’s Legal Recruiting Power 100, a distinction recognizing the most influential legal executive search firms in North America. Curated annually by Hunt Scanlon Media, the Legal Recruiting Power 100 identifies firms

BarkerGilmore Appoints Accomplished Fortune 500 GC as Strategic Advisor and Executive Coach

Pittsford, NY (October 7, 2025) – BarkerGilmore LLC, the nation’s only executive search and talent advisory firm devoted exclusively to the in-house legal and compliance profession, today announced the appointment of Mary Ann Hynes as a Strategic Advisor and Executive Coach. With more than three decades of Fortune 500 executive leadership, Ms. Hynes has served as General

BarkerGilmore Appoints Former Haleon GC as Strategic Advisor and Executive Coach

Bjarne Tellmann’s Range of Expertise Includes Organizational Excellence, Digital Transformation, and Talent Development for the Legal Profession BarkerGilmore LLC, the nation’s only executive search and talent advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the in-house legal and compliance profession, today announced the appointment of Bjarne P. Tellmann as a Strategic Advisor and Executive Coach. With more than three decades

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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/