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

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

BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for Rye Development

Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has assisted in the recruitment of John Seymour as the new general counsel of Rye Development. The search was led by John Gilmore, co-founder and managing partner, and Stephen Bell, senior director. “John hit the ground running. We have already given him substantial work, and

Talent Shortages Reach Highest Levels in 16 Years

Hiring optimism has returned to levels not seen since the start of the pandemic with employers in 36 of 40 countries reporting stronger hiring outlooks year-over-year according to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey of more than 40,000 employers. Yet that optimism is being tempered by the highest levels of global talent shortages in 16

BarkerGilmore Recruits General Counsel for Malta

Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has assisted in the recruitment of Alex Hernandez as general counsel of Malta Inc., a Cambridge, MA-based innovator of grid-scale, long-duration energy storage. The assignment was led by John Gilmore, co-founder and managing partner, and Stephen Bell, senior director. “Alex is a great addition to

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Press Releases

Study Finds Women GC Less Likely to Know They Are GC Successors

Fairport, NY (November 28, 2023) — BarkerGilmore, a boutique executive search firm recognized for helping companies build world-class legal and compliance departments nationwide, released its 2023 General Counsel Succession Report today. The data was collected from a random sample of general counsel throughout the United States via an online survey administered in September 2023. “General

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

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