BarkerGilmore

Firm Overview

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 CustomFit assessment process ensure we excel in executing the most demanding and high-profile searches. Our team’s broad industry experience empowers us to assist clients in recruiting and developing top-tier talent effectively.

Off-Limits Policy

2 years

Average Time to Completion on Assignment

91 days

News Briefings

BarkerGilmore Appoints Strategic Advisor and Leadership Development Coach

Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has named Edward Nekritz as a strategic advisor and leadership development coach. “Ed is one of the most respected legal minds in the REIT and real estate investment communities,” said Bob Barker, managing partner of BarkerGilmore. “His strategic acumen, global experience, and proven leadership in...

BarkerGilmore Issues 2025 In-House Counsel Compensation Report 

In-house counsel salaries – including general counsel, managing counsel, and senior counsel positions – increased 2.8 percent in 2025, according to BarkerGilmore’s 2025 In-House Counsel Compensation Report. The report also found that 60 percent of all In-house counsel are consider a job search in the coming year. “This year’s compensation survey of nearly 3,000 professionals reflects...

BarkerGilmore Adds Strategic Advisor and Leadership Development Coach

Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has named David Rowan as a strategic advisor and leadership development coach. “We are thrilled to welcome David as a strategic advisor and coach,” said Bob Barker, managing partner. “His unparalleled experience in legal and governance leadership, particularly his work guiding the strategic expansion and complex...

BarkerGilmore Recruits Chief Compliance Officer for Atlantic Health System 

Boutique search firm BarkerGilmore, which specializes in building corporate legal and compliance teams, has helped to recruit veteran compliance professional Wayne McNulty as vice president and chief compliance, privacy, internal audit, and research integrity officer of Atlantic Health System (AHS) in Morristown, NJ. The search was led by Brittney McDonough, partner, and Katie Gilmore, managing director. “Wayne McNulty brings a rare...

General Counsel Compensation Jumps 25 Percent Since 2019, Reflecting Rising Demand for Legal Expertise

According to Equilar's 2024 General Counsel Pay Trends report, compensation for general counsel has skyrocketed nearly 25 percent since 2019, reaching a median total of $3.3 million in 2023. The report, based on an analysis of the Equilar 500 — the 500 largest U.S. companies by revenue — reveals that the median total compensation for general counsel...

BarkerGilmore’s 2024 Compliance Compensation Report: Rising CCO Pay and Gender Pay Gaps Highlight Industry Trends

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,...