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2024 Portfolio Company General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Compensation Report
Download your complimentary copy of BarkerGilmore’s report on portfolio company salary trends. BarkerGilmore is thrilled to share our 2024 Portfolio Company General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Compensation [...]
Executive Search Case Study: General Counsel of a Global Construction and Manufacturing Organization
Recruiting a General Counsel Successor: Manufacturing and Construction Client Need: General Counsel The client, a global leader in construction and manufacturing with a substantial legal department, was at a [...]
Why Legal Departments That Thrive—Like Microsoft’s—Never Stop Succession Planning
Relentless succession planning remains an essential component of any well-run legal departments, despite the trend toward companies opting to fill more general counsel roles by hiring outside candidates, in-house [...]
GC Searches Veer Away From Internal Hires, Upending In-House Promotion Tracks
Roughly two-thirds of companies are going outside to fill general counsel openings, a dramatic increase from past practice driven by the reality that few legal departments have candidates in [...]
Checklist: Prepare for Video Interviews During an In-House Counsel Job Search
How to Showcase Your Most Valuable Qualities in Video Interviews Making a strong impression in a video interview is incredibly important. Video interviews are becoming increasingly vital in hiring [...]
The In-House Counsel’s Guide to Equity Compensation from Private Startups to Public Companies
Liquidity challenges often plague private enterprises, posing unique hurdles for both employers and employees. Plus, transitioning from a private to a public company introduces a host of new equity-related [...]
BarkerGilmore’s 2024 In-House Counsel Compensation Report
Download your complimentary copy of BarkerGilmore’s 2024 In-House Counsel Compensation Report BarkerGilmore is happy to share our 2024 In-House Counsel Compensation Report. How is General Counsel compensation impacted [...]
20 Top In-House Counsel Interviewing Mistakes of 2024
People often ask me what they could have done differently to secure a job offer. Times have certainly changed since the candidate-driven market during the post-pandemic era. Instead of [...]
The Essential Role of Executive Coaching for In-House Counsel
Contributors: A.B. Cruz III | Haydee Olinger Securing top-tier leadership positions like General Counsel (GC) or Chief Legal Officer (CLO) demands more than just legal acumen in the dynamic [...]
Maximizing Value: Strategies for Effective Management of External Counsel
Strategic utilization of external counsel plays a crucial role in navigating the complex legal landscape. Productive relationships are economical and drive outcomes that align with the organization's business objectives. [...]
23 Favorite Interview Questions for Chief Compliance Officers
Contributors: Haydee Olinger | Bob Barker When hiring a new Chief Compliance Officer, the interview stage plays a pivotal role in discerning how the candidate articulates their experience, displays problem-solving prowess, and [...]
8 Mistakes In-House Counsel Make When Seeking a New Opportunity
Contributors: John Gilmore | Brittney McDonough | Max Gelernter Gone are the days of mailing and faxing resumes to capture someone’s attention for a new role. These days, many in-house counsel positions [...]
Meet Strategic Advisor and Coach Paulette Dodson, Former GC and Corporate Secretary of Alight, Inc.
Before joining BarkerGilmore, Paulette Dodson served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Alight, Inc., a global human capital and business solutions provider. Her strategic leadership was pivotal in guiding the [...]
2024 Aspiring General Counsel Report
Becoming a General Counsel is the ultimate achievement for many lawyers, but little research exists on what those who aspire to be a GC can do to reach this [...]
Strategic Alliance: Building the GC-CHRO-CFO Triad
The General Counsel ("GC"), Chief Human Resources Officer ("CHRO"), and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") lead teams that support crucial areas of an organization and must work collaboratively to enhance the success of [...]
Advising Case Study: Building a Better Business Partner for a Public Retail Company
Client Need: Build a Cost-Effective and Efficient Legal Team The client is a public retail company based in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The client acquired and merged with [...]
Meet Strategic Advisor and Coach Kristin Campbell, Former EVP, GC, and Chief ESG Officer of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Kristin Campbell most recently served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief ESG Officer of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., a Fortune 500 company and leading global hospitality company [...]
2023 General Counsel Succession Report
Becoming a General Counsel is the ultimate achievement for many attorneys, but there is not much existing research on those that have reached the role and those that aspire [...]
BarkerGilmore Adds Paulette Dodson, Former General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Alight, Inc., to Strategic Advisor and Coach Roster
BarkerGilmore, an in-house legal and compliance executive search, coaching, and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paulette Dodson as Strategic Advisor and Coach. With a track record [...]
The 7 Secrets to Keeping Legal Talent Engaged
Lawyers are people too, you know. It’s a simple premise that yields big results. In a recent conversation with a few of our Strategic Advisors and [...]
Meet Strategic Advisor and Coach Laura Schumacher, Former Vice Chairman of External Affairs and Chief Legal Officer of AbbVie
Laura J. Schumacher brings over 18 years of C-suite experience to BarkerGilmore, having served as an executive leader and General Counsel at two Fortune 100 companies. She most recently [...]
BarkerGilmore Adds Kristin Campbell, Former EVP, General Counsel, and Chief ESG Officer of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., to Strategic Advisor and Coach Roster
BarkerGilmore, a leading in-house legal and compliance executive search, coaching, and advisory firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of Kristin Campbell as Strategic Advisor and Coach, adding her extensive [...]
Executive Search Case Study: EVP and General Counsel of a Fortune 500 Global Industrial Corporation
Client Need: EVP and General Counsel The client is a Fortune 500 global, industry-leading corporation with deep historical ties to the city where its headquarters are located, as well [...]
2023 General Counsel Compensation Report: Commentary from John Gilmore, BarkerGilmore
To provide additional perspective on the trends uncovered in General Counsel Pay Trends, Equilar sat down with John Gilmore, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at BarkerGilmore. Mr. Gilmore discussed the [...]
Executive Search Case Study: Vice President and General Counsel of a National For-Profit Healthcare System
Client Need: Vice President and General Counsel BarkerGilmore’s client is a leading privately held, multi-state, for-profit healthcare system. The outgoing General Counsel accepted a new role with a firm [...]
2023 General Counsel Compensation Report
General Counsel Pay Trends featuring data from Equilar and analysis from BarkerGilmore Over the last several years, the role of General Counsel (GC) has established itself as one that [...]
The Top 2023 In-House Counsel Compensation Trends and Tips
BarkerGilmore releases its annual compensation reports to help in-house and compliance professionals understand the compensation trends and opportunities across various industries and roles. The data provides a benchmark for [...]
Laura Schumacher Joins BarkerGilmore as Strategic Advisor and Coach, Focusing on Executive Coaching in the Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice
BarkerGilmore, a leading in-house legal and compliance executive search, coaching, and advisory firm, announces that Laura J. Schumacher will serve as a Strategic Advisor and Coach, providing guidance and [...]
Interviewing General Counsel – 12 Essential Questions to Ask
General Counsel today require leadership skills, good judgment, and strong ethics, and must also be pragmatic. With this in mind, I am sharing a sample [...]
Study Reveals Healthcare General Counsel at Public Companies Make Double the Total Compensation of Private Company Counterparts
Download BarkerGilmore’s 2023 Report to See Average Healthcare and Life Sciences Salary Data BarkerGilmore, a boutique executive search firm recognized for helping companies build world-class legal and compliance departments [...]
2023 Healthcare and Life Sciences In-House and Compliance Compensation Report
Download your complimentary copy of BarkerGilmore’s report on healthcare and life sciences salary trends. BarkerGilmore is thrilled to share our 2023 Healthcare and Life Sciences In-House and Compliance Compensation [...]
7 Important Selection Criteria for Hiring In-House Counsel
When it comes time to hire, it is critical to discover information which cannot be found on a resume to determine who ultimately will thrive [...]
Being a Proactive Leader: A General Counsel’s Guide to Succession Planning
Thinking of succession planning might make some General Counsel feel like it is time to prepare for their retirement or dismissal. However, succession planning can be a positive experience [...]
Compensation Study Reveals In-House Counsel Expected Carry Value at Private Equity Firms
Download BarkerGilmore’s 2023 Report to See Average Private Equity and Portfolio Company Salary Data BarkerGilmore, a boutique executive search firm recognized for helping companies build world-class legal and compliance [...]
2023 Private Equity and Portfolio Company In-House Counsel Compensation Report
Download your complimentary copy of BarkerGilmore’s report on private equity and portfolio company salary trends. BarkerGilmore is thrilled to share our 2023 Private Equity and Portfolio Company In-House [...]
2023 Compliance Compensation Report
Download your complimentary copy of BarkerGilmore’s report on compliance professional salary trends. BarkerGilmore is thrilled to share our 2023 Compliance Compensation Report. As a compliance professional, how does [...]
Study Shows Compliance Compensation Grew in 2022
Download BarkerGilmore’s 2023 Report to See Average Compliance Salary Data BarkerGilmore, a boutique executive search firm recognized for helping companies build world-class legal and compliance departments nationwide, has released [...]
The Value of Team Workshops for Your Legal or Compliance Department and How to Conduct Them Successfully
In these times of remote work, the ability to bond and brainstorm is scarce, and most General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers are worried about the expense of a [...]
Study Reveals In-House Compensation Stayed Strong in 2022
Download BarkerGilmore’s 2023 Report to See Average In-House Counsel Salary Data BarkerGilmore, a boutique executive search firm recognized for helping companies build world-class legal and compliance departments nationwide, has [...]
6 Reasons to Consider Hiring a General Counsel
Outsourcing legal work may make sense for a business initially. But as an organization grows, it will reach a point at which bringing a strategic legal advisor on board, [...]
Brittney McDonough on Finding Your Next Job [Podcast]
With seemingly constant news stories about layoffs, many are starting to wonder what they would do if they found themselves suddenly out of work and looking for their next [...]
Finding the Best In-House Counsel and Compliance Recruitment Firm
As the corporate legal landscape becomes increasingly complex, the role of in-house legal counsel is more important than ever. Recruiting the best legal talent who have the credentials, legal skills, [...]
BarkerGilmore Presents the General Counsel Toolkit
BarkerGilmore is pleased to offer the General Counsel Toolkit, a resource library designed to help General Counsel succeed in an ever-evolving role. Learn from former General Counsel and legal [...]
3 Trends in 2023 Expanding the Chief Compliance Officer Role
Contributors: Steve Bell | John Gilmore | Max Gelernter Between audit, training, information governance, privacy, and ever-changing regulations, Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) are vulnerable to receiving and accepting many [...]
How Law Depts. — With And Without DEI Ideas — Have Fared
More than one-third of in-house legal department leaders who participated in a recent survey said their companies don't have even one recruiting strategy to increase diversity, equity and inclusion. [...]
From DEI Statements to Action
Successful Recruiting Strategies for Increasing In-House Legal Team Diversity Historically, the legal industry has lacked representation and diversity. In recent years, however, many organizations have committed or recommitted [...]
How to Prepare Your Law Department for the Next Recession
As Bob Dylan once sang, “You don't have to be a weatherman to know which way the wind’s blowing.” Similarly, you don’t have to be an economist to foresee the [...]
Executive Search Case Study: VP, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer for a Not-for-Profit Health Plan
Client Need: VP, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer The client is an inclusive, dynamic leader in health insurance that consistently aims to be audit ready and compliant. After promoting [...]
18 Favorite In-House Counsel Interview Questions
Ask the right interview questions to find the best legal counsel One of the most critical responsibilities of a General Counsel and other managing counsel is building a team. [...]
Executive Search Case Study: Deputy General Counsel at a Clean Energy Infrastructure as a Service Company
Client Need: Deputy General Counsel The client, a provider of infrastructure as a service, sought their first in-house legal hire reporting to the Chief Legal Officer. The client focuses [...]
Prioritizing Diversity Within a Corporate Culture: A Conversation with Bruce Jackson
A Conversation with Bruce Jackson, Microsoft’s Associate General Counsel/Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships/Office of the President All of us at BarkerGilmore are committed to the advancement of others. We know [...]
How to Lose a Female Attorney: 5 Reasons Women Switch Jobs
Since the beginning of the pandemic, record numbers of women have changed positions or have left the workforce entirely. This upheaval has included female lawyers at all levels, greatly costing an organization. [...]
Executive Search Case Study: Senior Vice President for Independent Healthcare System
Client Need: Senior Vice President/Chief Legal Officer The existing Senior Vice President/Chief Legal Officer of an independent healthcare provider was planning to retire following nearly a decade of service. [...]
Creating an Effective Onboarding Program for Executive Legal Leaders
A Guide for Onboarding Legal Executives In a recent BarkerGilmore GC Advantage℠ webinar, “Creating an Effective Onboarding Plan for a Senior Legal Leader,” experienced General Counsel Cherée Johnson and [...]
4 Steps to Attract and Retain Top Legal Talent
Attracting top talent to any organization is easier said than done. In a recent survey of General Counsel conducted by BarkerGilmore, most respondents reported that attracting and retaining talent, especially [...]
Emotional Intelligence and Communication Skills in the Workplace
Enhancing Your Emotional Intelligence and Communication Skills in the 'New Normal' Work Environment While knowledge and technical abilities are required for on-the-job success, it takes more than that to [...]
Executive Search Case Study: Chief Corporate Counsel for Private Equity Firm
Client Need After successfully closing another $1B+ flagship fund and on a mission to maintain momentum, a private equity investment firm decided to hire its first in-house lawyer. While [...]
6 Tips to Prepare for Your Performance Review
Performance reviews are a fundamental tool used by organizations of all sizes to assess employees and influence pay raises. This checklist was designed to help [...]
Giving and Receiving Difficult Feedback
Marla Persky, BarkerGilmore Strategic Advisor, Executive Coach, independent board member, and former Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary for Boehringer Ingelheim USA, is joined by Laura Stevens, [...]
Executive Search Case Study: Chief Legal & Compliance Officer for Software Company
Client Need A $1.5B, pre-IPO software company sought to hire a new Chief Legal and Compliance Officer. After being referred by a previous client, BarkerGilmore was retained to execute [...]
From a Company’s Top Lawyer, a Top Decision Maker: Q&A with John Gilmore, BarkerGilmore
To provide additional perspective on the trends uncovered in Equilar's General Counsel Pay Trends, Hunt Scanlon spoke with contributor John Gilmore, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at BarkerGilmore. What are [...]
Building a Legal or Compliance Strategic Plan
Strategic planning as it pertains to the General Counsel role. "One of the most effective ways to prove the value of your law department is to conduct disciplined strategic [...]
How to Maximize Your Earning Potential
Strategic Advisor and Coach Haydee Olinger, former Global Chief Compliance Officer of McDonald's Corp., is joined by Tina Dekker, SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Meijer Inc., and former [...]
2022 General Counsel Compensation Report: Commentary from John Gilmore, BarkerGilmore
To provide additional perspective on the trends uncovered in General Counsel Pay Trends, Equilar spoke with contributor John Gilmore, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at BarkerGilmore. With the world facing [...]
For Women GC, Study Shows Mixed News on Compensation
Women General Counsel at large companies have taken at least one step forward and one step back in terms of equality in the workplace, according to a new report. [...]
How In-House Counsel Can Maximize Their Earnings
In-house counsel and chief compliance officers who are looking for a raise or promotion first need to assess where they are in their careers, where they want to be and [...]
Executive Search Case Study: Luxury Resort and Entertainment Company Global Chief Compliance Officer Search
Client Need A publicly traded, global, luxury, resort entertainment company sought to hire an enterprise Chief Compliance Officer. After conducting an extensive search into the company's internal network with [...]
Should I Stay or Should I Go? What to Consider When Contemplating a Move
Strategic Advisor and Coach David Yawman, former EVP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of PepsiCo, Inc., is joined by Marjorie De La Cruz, SVP, Global Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer [...]
Ten Ways to Effectively Manage Remote Legal and Compliance Teams
Remote work, at least part of the time, is the new normal, and legal and compliance leaders must develop principles to guide their teams in a post-COVID (or living-with-COVID) world. [...]
Women in Law: Discovering the True Meaning of Success
Strategic Advisor and Coach Michelle Banks, former EVP, Global General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and CCO of the Gap Inc., is joined by Angela Han, Senior Corporate Counsel at HealthPro Heritage, [...]
The Reporting Structure of Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Privacy Leadership
Download your complimentary copy of The Reporting Structure of Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Privacy Leadership BarkerGilmore conducted a survey across a random sample of General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers, [...]
Leveraging the GC: How the Right General Counsel Can Enhance Board Oversight
Download your complimentary copy of LEVERAGING THE GC: How the Right General Counsel Can Enhance Board Oversight Research Report from BarkerGilmore and Corporate Board Member identifies growing GC [...]
BarkerGilmore Adds Former PepsiCo, Inc. Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary to Strategic Advisor and Coach Roster
David Yawman, who most recently served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP: NASDAQ), a multinational Fortune 50 company with revenues in excess [...]
In-House Recruitment as a Driving Force for Diversity in the Legal Profession
Importance of Diversity in the Legal Profession Ten years ago, my family embarked on a family history trip. We traveled to Poland so that my grandmother could visit the [...]
Panavance Therapeutics Inc. Appoints BarkerGilmore Strategic Advisor and Coach Marla Persky to its Board of Directors
BarkerGilmore, a boutique firm specializing in legal and compliance executive search and leadership development, congratulates Strategic Advisor and Coach, Marla Persky, on her newest leadership role as a member of [...]
General Counsel Pay Trends: A Q&A with John Gilmore, BarkerGilmore
John Gilmore provides additional perspective on the trends uncovered in Equilar’s General Counsel Pay Trends Report. How did the uncertainty and unpredictability of COVID-19 affect the General Counsel role [...]
Meet Managing Director, Katie Gilmore, the Newest Member of the Executive Search Team
After establishing a successful career, Katie Gilmore made the decision to join her father John Gilmore, BarkerGilmore’s founding partner, in the family business. Growing up, Katie had a first-hand [...]
Chief Legal Officers are in High Demand
A recent LinkedIn study* analyzing the hiring of C-suite executives across the United States documented the continued growth of the role of the Chief Legal Officer. A review of [...]
Maximize Your Law Department’s Value by Leading ESG
The term ESG has gotten much attention lately, but many aren’t even sure what it means. “ESG” stands for “Environmental, Social, and Governance” and is a framework to evaluate [...]
A Deep Dive: The Critical Role of the General Counsel
BarkerGilmore is pleased to once again partner with Equilar for publication of the 2021 Edition of General Counsel Pay Trends, which seeks to shed light on how changes within [...]
Meet Executive Search Consultant, Max Gelernter, former K&L Gates Commercial Litigation Attorney
Max Gelernter's background as a practicing attorney and successful leader in advancing diversity brings his experience to BarkerGilmore to build highly effective legal and compliance teams by placing attorneys [...]
What Are the Highest-Paying Industries for Chief Compliance Officers?
Chief compliance officers who are hunting bigger paychecks would be wise to start applying for jobs in the health care and life sciences industry—and if they don’t already have [...]
Study Reveals J.D. Increases Compensation of Compliance Professionals
BarkerGilmore, a boutique executive search firm recognized for helping companies build, develop, and optimize legal and compliance departments, released its annual 2021 Compliance Compensation Report today. The data was [...]
Executive Legal and Compliance Recruiting Firm, BarkerGilmore, Unveils New Image and Website
BarkerGilmore is pleased to reveal a new brand image and website. With a continued commitment to recruiting and developing in-house legal and compliance talent, the updated website showcases BarkerGilmore’s unparalleled [...]
Building, Mentoring, and Coaching Diverse Teams
Strategic Advisor and Coach Jamey Seely, General Counsel & Secretary of Covetrus, is joined by Patricia Elias, Chief People & Places Officer of CSG, and Kasey Johnson, former General Counsel [...]
Study Reveals Law School Rank and Am Law 100 Experience Increase In-House Counsel Compensation
BarkerGilmore, a boutique executive search firm recognized for helping companies build world-class legal and compliance departments nationwide, released their annual 2021 In-House Counsel Compensation Report today. The data was [...]
Meet Strategic Advisor and Coach Peter Ganz, former CLO, CCO, SVP, GC & Secretary of Ashland Global Holdings, Inc.
Peter Ganz most recently served as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Ashland Global Holdings, Inc., overseeing all legal, government affairs, corporate compliance and [...]
The CEO’s General Counsel: A Strategic Advisor and Champion of Business Growth
Download your complimentary copy of The CEO’s General Counsel: A Strategic Advisor and Champion of Business Growth BarkerGilmore recently conducted a poll of CEOs to determine the specific ways in [...]
Fostering a Culture of Collaboration and Inclusion in the Digital Era
Employees are the lifeblood of an organization. Each one ensures a company runs smoothly on a daily basis, stays afloat during economic downturns, and continues [...]
Pandemic Worsens Career Barriers For Marginalized Attorneys
Attorney Jean Lee's life was upended when the coronavirus pandemic began a year ago and she was forced into remote working. Taking care of her elderly mother while they're [...]
Efforts to Retain Diverse Talent Should Permeate a Company
For companies to create a truly diverse and inclusive workplace, they must make diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) an integral part of most every structure, plan, policy, and procedure, [...]
How to Determine if a Candidate is the Right Culture Fit
In this three-part series, we provide practical advice and useful tips to help the employer and the candidate determine during the interview process if there [...]
BarkerGilmore Adds Former Ashland Global Holdings Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary to Strategic Advisor and Coach Roster
Peter Ganz, who most recently served as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Ashland Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ASH), a global specialty [...]
8 Trends for Fortune 500 General Counsel Appointments in 2020
Every year, we see approximately 10% of Fortune 500 companies appoint a new top legal executive. In 2020, 44 lawyers were appointed to the enterprise [...]
Closing the Aspirational Gap: Study Finds Women and Men Aspire to Become GCs at Similar Rates
In December 2020, BarkerGilmore released its 2020 Aspiring General Counsel Report which investigates current legal counsel who aspire to become General Counsel in their careers. Two [...]
How to Describe Your Company Culture to Attract the Right Candidates
In this three-part series, we will share practical advice and useful tips that can help both the employer and the candidate during the hiring process [...]
BarkerGilmore Has Been Exclusively Retained by Verso Corporation to Find Its Next General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
BarkerGilmore, a boutique firm recognized for its best-in-class legal and compliance executive search and leadership development, announced that it has been retained by Verso Corporation (“Verso”) to find its [...]
General Counsel Compensation: A Deep Dive
BarkerGilmore is pleased to, once again, have partnered with Equilar for publication of the 2021 edition of General Counsel Pay Trends. The purpose of the [...]
A Commentary on the GC’s Expanded Role
The responsibilities of the General Counsel have expanded in recent years, propelling a position once known solely as the head of the legal department into [...]
Clear the Path to Your Own Success: Three Ways Women Lawyers Can Overcome Reluctance to Self-Advocate in the Workplace
By now, most people are aware of the persistent wage and value gaps existing between men and women in the United States. The legal profession [...]
Insights into the Role of the Modern GC and Succession
A recent report by BarkerGilmore and Chief Executive Group found that CEOs are wanting more from their GCs. They want them to step up and [...]
BarkerGilmore and Equilar Announce Release of New General Counsel Pay Trends Report
The responsibilities of General Counsel have expanded in recent years, propelling a position once known solely as the head of the legal department into a key executive team member [...]
BarkerGilmore Adds Legal Operations Pioneer and General Counsel to Strategic Advisor and Coach Roster
Audrey Rubin, nationally acclaimed as both a pioneer of the legal operations function and a preeminent leader in the business of law, with an innovative background in advising law [...]
Legal Work’s In-House Shift Shows No Sign of Slowing
Before the pandemic, legal departments were moving more work in-house and relying less on outsourcing, and industry experts predict this trend will continue long after the crisis wanes because [...]
Study Reveals 40% of In-House Counsel Would Consider a New Position in 2020, Prior to Epidemic
BarkerGilmore, a boutique executive search firm recognized for helping companies build world-class legal and compliance departments nationwide, released their annual 2020 In-House Counsel Compensation Report today. The data was collected from [...]
Working with a Recruiter: In the End, Trust is a Must
Trustworthy. Transparent. Communicative. Confident. Excited. Passionate. Would any of these words describe the last recruiter you worked with? If you answered anything but a resounding [...]
GCs Forced to Juggle as Legal Teams Face COVID-19 Cuts
As general counsel lay off lawyers and other staff to help companies shoulder the economic fallout of the COVID-19 crisis and adjust to operating with leaner departments, they're being [...]
The Role and Value of Today’s Modern GC: The CEO Perspective
Download your complimentary copy of this report from the teams at BarkerGilmore and Chief Executive Group Most CEOs want their General Counsel to be a strategic advisor, but many [...]
BarkerGilmore Adds Former CLO, General Counsel and U.S. Navy Admiral to Strategic Advisor and Coach Roster
A.B. Cruz III, who has distinguished himself in many of today’s leading industries, having served as CLO, General Counsel, CECO, CRO and Corporate Secretary in Biotech, Pharma, Oil & [...]
Meet Strategic Advisor and Coach, Noah Hanft, former General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Franchise Officer for MasterCard Worldwide
Noah Hanft most recently served as the General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Franchise Officer for MasterCard Worldwide. In addition to overseeing law, regulatory affairs, [...]
Top Trends for Healthcare & Life Sciences In-House Counsel Compensation
In 2019, overall growth in the healthcare, life sciences, and related industries was prominent. The healthcare and life sciences industries are often blended with other [...]
Women Led a Third of Fortune 500 Legal Departments in 2019
Women led 33% of Fortune 500 legal departments in 2019, up from 28% a year earlier, according to legal headhunting firm BarkerGilmore. Fifty-six lawyers were appointed to a new [...]
7 Trends for Fortune 500 General Counsel Appointments in 2019
Every year, we see approximately 10% of Fortune 500 companies appoint a new General Counsel. In 2019, 56 lawyers were appointed to the enterprise GC [...]
Meet Strategic Advisor and Coach, Michael Williams, Former EVP, CLO and Secretary of Staples, Inc.
Michael Williams most recently served as the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary of Staples, Inc., while the Massachusetts-based company was the largest office [...]
BarkerGilmore Adds Longtime MasterCard General Counsel to Its Senior Adviser Slate
Noah Hanft, the former general counsel of MasterCard, has been made a senior adviser at BarkerGilmore and will give guidance to in-house clients. Hanft said for years he has informally given [...]
BarkerGilmore Adds Former MasterCard Worldwide Executive to Strategic Advisor and Coach Roster
Noah Hanft, who most recently served as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Franchise Officer for MasterCard Worldwide, has joined the advisory and coaching division of BarkerGilmore, a New [...]
General Counsel Comp Continues to Rise, Study Finds
A report by Equilar and search firm BarkerGilmore states that over the past five years there has been a 7.4 percent increase in general counsel median total compensation. That [...]
Strategies for Paying and Retaining Top General Counsel: Webinar Recording
Our recent webinar showcased an expert panel discussing how growth in responsibilities and influence impacts recruitment and pay for top legal talent, based on findings [...]
Benchmarking General Counsel Compensation
General Counsel pay continues to rise at an accelerated rate, keeping pace with the increased expectations that the CEO and Board place upon them. It [...]
Change at the Start: How Law Firm Origination Credit Still Hurts In-House Counsel Diversity Focus
Who receives origination credit at a law firm still impedes in-house counsel’s efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within the firms they work with—almost a decade after major bar [...]
Best Practices for General Counsel Succession Planning
Like other executives, General Counsel are tasked with identifying and developing their successor. While hiring a new General Counsel from the outside can be costly, [...]
Gender Pay Gap for General Counsel Has Grown, Study Says
The gender pay gap for U.S.-based general counsel is widening, according to a new report. Equilar’s latest General Counsel Pay Trends study shows that male GCs earned 18.6% more than their [...]
Diversity Drives Business Performance
The results of a recent global survey of more than 1,700 companies published in the Harvard Business Review showed that diversity has a favorable impact on [...]
Former Staples Chief Legal Officer Becomes Senior Adviser at BarkerGilmore
The former chief legal officer of Staples has joined consulting firm BarkerGilmore as a senior adviser. Michael Williams said he is excited to be working as a senior adviser for [...]
BarkerGilmore adds former EVP, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary to Strategic Advisor and Coach Roster
Michael T. Williams, who most recently served as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary of Staples, Inc., has joined BarkerGilmore, a New York-based boutique legal and compliance [...]
Hiring Compliance Officers: Five Things to Ask Every Candidate
The demand for compliance officers continues to grow and it seems there is no end in sight for at least the next decade. In addition [...]
Big Payday For GC, But With A Gender Gap
The latest compensation survey from recruiter BarkerGilmore finds average annual salary increased in 2018, with the greatest increases showing up in publicly-traded companies. Among the public companies the highest [...]
Rising Pay Reflects Demand For In-House Counsel, Study Finds
Average annual salary increase rate rose to 4.4 percent in 2018. Fewer in-house counsel are in the market for new jobs, amid rising compensation and a recognition among companies [...]
Reaching Past Inclusion
Reviewing a recent survey conducted by global management consulting firm BCG, I was struck by the finding that “Diversity plus inclusion is the source of real [...]
Benefits of Executive Coaching, Mentoring, and Advising: Webinar Recording
Our recent webinar showcased an expert panel of our Strategic Advisors and Coaches – former Fortune 500 General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers, and current board members [...]
BarkerGilmore Strategic Advisor and Coach Receives ABA Margaret Brent Award
Congratulations to the 2019 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement! These women, who were selected for their professional excellence and their work to support other women in the legal [...]
Contemplating a Critical Legal Operations Hire? Look for These Six Personality Traits in an Ideal Candidate
Today’s corporate law department plays a front-and-center business advisory role. You’ve read other posts from us describing the General Counsel’s ascension to the board room [...]
BarkerGilmore Announces Increase in Diversity Placements
BarkerGilmore, a New York-based executive search firm specializing in general counsel and senior compliance officer assignments, celebrated industry-leading diversity placement rates in 2018. Last year, 51% of the firm’s [...]
The Factors Shaping General Counsel Pay In 2019
Law360 (January 1, 2019, 12:03 PM EST) -- The total amount reflected in many general counsel paychecks has climbed in recent years thanks to complex regulatory environments and the [...]
The Rise of the GC: Recruiting and Paying Your Top Legal Talent: Webinar Recording
Our recent webinar showcased an expert panel discussing how growth in responsibilities and influence impacts recruitment and pay for top legal talent, based on findings from [...]
Experience The GC & CCO Advantage: Meet Gjon Nivica, Jr., former SVP and General Counsel of Celanese Corporation
Gjon Nivica, Jr. most recently served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Celanese Corporation, a Fortune 500 global technology and specialty materials company [...]
Companies Expected to Hire More Female GCs, Despite Some Obstacles
An Association of Corporate Counsel survey released Tuesday showed that women in America may have finally turned the corner in their quest for parity in attaining jobs as general counsel. And [...]
A Legal Team (Geographically) Divided: How to Manage a Dispersed Department
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal reported, Amazon is planning to split its second headquarters into two different cities, dispersing its growing workforce to more locations [...]
Compensation Climbs 6.7% for Top Legal Officers
As the role of the top legal officer at public companies continues to evolve, median total direct compensation (TDC) has increased 6.7%, according to the [...]
Five Key Gaps in General Counsel Succession Planning
As the importance of the role of General Counsel has grown, succession planning has become a hot topic of discussion. With so much talk about [...]
BarkerGilmore Announces Industrial Practice Team
Over the past several years, BarkerGilmore has experienced increased demand for executive search, coaching and advising services from the industrial and manufacturing sectors. In response to this growing demand, [...]
General Counsel Succession — Hear From Three General Counsel Who Got It Right: Webinar Recording
During this recording of the webinar, you will learn from BarkerGilmore’s panel of experienced Strategic Advisors and Managing Partner how to develop and execute an [...]
Experience The GC & CCO Advantage: Meet Michelle Banks, Former Global General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and CCO of Gap Inc.
Michelle Banks most recently served as Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer of Gap Inc. (Fortune: 178/NYSE: GPS), the third [...]
Experience The GC & CCO Advantage Firsthand: Ann Harlan, Former Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of The J.M. Smucker Company
In her role as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Ann Harlan was a member of the senior management team at The J.M. Smucker [...]
Top Six Trends for Compliance Officer Compensation in 2018
Within the last half decade, there has been a significant increase in the need for top compliance talent across all industries. Now more than ever, [...]
Top Six Trends for In-House Counsel Compensation in 2018
Within the last year, uncovering compensation information has become increasingly difficult as states and cities across the country began passing legislation that bans employers from [...]
Experience The GC & CCO Advantage: Meet Maureen Brundage, Former EVP, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Ethics Officer of The Chubb Corporation
Maureen Brundage most recently served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Ethics Officer of The Chubb Corporation, which was one of the [...]
What to Look for When Hiring A-List Players
Steve Jobs was brilliant at hiring A-list players at Apple. His laser focus on designing the best products was dependent on hiring and keeping the [...]
Lingering Gender Pay Gap Plagues US In-House Counsel, Study Says
The gender pay gap is alive and well among U.S. in-house counsel, especially at the general counsel level where women make about 78 percent of the average total compensation [...]
Female In-House Attorneys Earn 84 Cents For Every Dollar Men Do
Law360 (May 8, 2018, 7:49 PM EDT) -- Female in-house counsel earn 84 percent of what their male counterparts earn on average, with the gender pay gap growing steeper [...]
Executive Coaching for Legal & Compliance Leaders: Webinar Recording
Our recent webinar showcased an expert panel discussing how executive coaching can significantly enhance the performance of legal and compliance leaders. Click here to access the [...]
Experience The GC & CCO Advantage: Meet Advisor Helen Pudlin, Former PNC Financial Services Group’s EVP and General Counsel
Helen Pudlin most recently served PNC Financial Services Group, one of the largest diversified financial institutions in the U.S., as its Executive Vice President and [...]
How to Evaluate the Metrics for Your Search Firm
We are constantly being asked by potential new clients to differentiate BarkerGilmore from our competitors. While it may not seem difficult to find an executive [...]
Experience The GC & CCO Advantage: Meet Advisor Haydee Olinger, Former McDonald’s Global CCO
Haydee Ortiz Olinger, who most recently served McDonald’s Corporation as its Global Chief Compliance Officer, adds her expertise to the strategic counsel, leadership development, succession [...]
Seven Steps to Increasing Your EQ
Leaders today require high Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to succeed. High EQ equates to a person’s success in dealing with stress internally, how the person will [...]
Passing the baton: Succession Planning for GCs
As the general counsel role becomes increasingly pivotal amid today’s climate of increased regulation, succession planning is something that all GCs need to think about very carefully, even if [...]
12 Ridiculous Things Lawyers Did on Interviews
Being in the executive search business for 29 years, you would think I have seen it all. Nevertheless, I am still occasionally surprised by the [...]
Former McDonald’s Global Chief Compliance Officer Joins BarkerGilmore
Haydee Ortiz Olinger, who most recently served McDonald’s Corporation as its Global Chief Compliance Officer, has joined the advisory and coaching division of BarkerGilmore, a [...]
Maureen Brundage, Former EVP, General Counsel of Chubb, Joins BarkerGilmore
BarkerGilmore is pleased to announce the newest addition to its Coaching and Advising team, Maureen Brundage, the former Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary [...]
How Does Your In-House Counsel Compensation Compare?
As key players in the executive search industry, our team is exposed to both sides of the coin when it comes to compensation. On a [...]
The Most Revealing Interview Question
Without a doubt, the best part of my job is speaking with accomplished leaders. Whether interviewing someone for a high-level search or learning about the [...]
Assessing Your Legal Department to Improve Effectiveness, Efficiency and Value
Download your complimentary copy of Assessing Your Legal Department to Improve Effectiveness, Efficiency and Value In the modern corporate environment, General Counsel must build a legal team that is [...]
NY Recruiter Launches Consultancy with Top Fortune 500
BarkerGilmore, best known as a Rochester, New York-based recruiting firm that specializes in placing in-house attorneys, announced on Monday a dozen former general counsel and chief compliance officers, mostly [...]
12 Distinguished GCs and CCOs Join BarkerGilmore Executive Search Firm
(May 8, 2017) BarkerGilmore, a New York-based boutique executive search firm specializing in building corporate legal and compliance teams from the top down, announced a strategic [...]
5 Tips for Selecting the Right CCO Candidate
Every senior level search, whether conducted by an internal recruitment team or led by a third-party search consultant, should start with the simple and obvious [...]
Using EQ as a Predictor of In-House Counsel Success
When emotional intelligence (EQ) burst on the scene in the 1990s, it was seen as the answer to the troubling observation that IQ alone was [...]
Top Reasons to Consider a Specialty Boutique Search Firm
Any businessperson over 50 years old should be able to remember when IT professionals rationalized their love affair with IBM mainframes with the simple explanation: [...]
How to Find and Attract the Right GC Candidate – Part 2 of 2
In our last article on this topic, we focused on the upfront planning work required when you’re hiring a new GC (How to Find and [...]
How to Find and Attract the Right GC Candidate – Part 1 of 2
If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you know the importance we place on well-executed succession planning (A Roadmap for Effective GC Succession Planning). [...]
A Roadmap for Effective GC Succession Planning
Within Fortune 500 companies, it’s unlikely you would find even one that didn’t have a formal CEO succession plan in place. Because it’s difficult to [...]
General Counsel: Adding Value to the C-Suite
Survey: How General Counsel Are Adding Value To the C-Suite General Counsel are adding greater value by advising the CEO and board in all forms of corporate governance, from shareholder [...]
General Counsel Succession Planning Practices From the Pros
Identify and Develop GC Successors with These Key Insights Former MasterCard GC Noah Hanft and former Covance GC James Lovett share their insights on the matter in “General Counsel Succession Planning [...]
Top Five Tips for Assessing In-House Counsel
As a recruiter, I’ve developed a rather messy Pavlovian response when a resume lands on my desk featuring an Ivy League law school and a [...]
Can Your Salary Strategy Compete in the High-Stakes Arena of General Counsel Hiring?
Reputation will take you only so far. To get the best General Counsel, you need to offer an extraordinary package including compensation, equity, long-term incentives, [...]
Choosing a General Counsel Is a Business Decision, Plain and Simple. (If Only Finding the Right One Were That Simple.)
The longer the General Counsel’s office sits empty, the greater your exposure Abraham Lincoln said, “The leading rule for the lawyer, as for the man [...]
Searching for a new General Counsel? 4 Steps to a More Focused, Less Frantic Process
Whether You’re Hiring from Within or Outside, Preparation Is the Differentiator Finding a GC can mean many months of upheaval in order to identify an [...]
Disappointed in What Interviews Reveal about Candidates for In-House Assignments? Maybe It’s Your Technique.
Interviews for legal and compliance positions often fail to provide insight into a candidate’s real skills and abilities. Behavioral interviews can uncover much more. As [...]
General Counsel Succession Planning: Are You Prepared if Your GC Walks Tomorrow?
If you’re expecting your GC to stay around forever, it’s probably time to change your expectations. The role of General Counsel has been expanding in [...]
3 Key Recruiter Secrets for Evaluating Legal & Compliance Candidates
It’s easy to separate the wheat from the chaff. But how do you choose from the cream of the crop? Effective legal and compliance recruiting [...]
Finding Your Next General Counsel
If your general counsel (GC) unexpectedly resigned tomorrow without a successor, consider how many moving parts would come to a halt. Who would protect your company from the many [...]
Report: What All CEOs Should Know About GC Succession Planning
Over the past decade, we have seen a dramatic increase in the influence of General Counsel on company strategy. In 2014, 86 percent of CEOs [...]
More Companies Prioritize General Counsel Succession Planning
Today’s General Counsel are much more likely to be considered key members of the C-Suite, according to the results of an exclusive survey. […]
What To Look For When Choosing a Legal Recruiting Firm
If there is one factor that will have more impact on your organization in the next five years than anything else, it’s the quality of [...]
Legal Recruiting: 5 Questions You Can’t Forget to Ask
We’ve all heard that hiring the wrong person is an expensive mistake, but what does it really cost your company? It could be as much [...]
Hiring Your First CCO: Navigating Unknowns
Many fast-growing companies are finding themselves at this same crucial point, and realizing they need to make compliance a priority in order to continue their trajectory. They’re asking questions [...]
Hiring General Counsel: 3 Unique Roles GCs Are Filling
Most General Counsel probably didn’t go to law school to learn customer service—but some are finding it’s now part of their job description. One reason? [...]
Legal Recruiting: 3 Unconventional Ways to Source Candidates
For human resource managers, sourcing qualified legal candidates can be a challenging first step in an arduous process to identify top lawyers who are the [...]
Compliance Recruitment: 4 Mistakes Hiring Managers Make
Compliance officers play a vital role in managing your company’s risk and reputation, so hiring the wrong individual can have serious consequences. Unfortunately, even experienced [...]
Succession Planning: What to Do When Surprised By a Resignation
Just as the new year begins, CEOs are sometimes blindsided by the resignation of a key player within their legal function. It may be a [...]
Building Your Law Department: Evaluating Employee Performance
As the new year begins, it’s time for General Counsel to take a close look at their law departments and each of the employees who [...]
The Differences Between Active and Passive Candidates
First, the good news for hiring managers: About 85 percent of the talent in the marketplace are open to hearing about a new opportunity. However, [...]
5 Behavioral Questions to Ask Legal and Compliance Candidates
Your next legal or compliance hire must be prepared to work under tremendous pressure and make difficult decisions to protect your company. Those decisions have [...]
How to Attract In-house Counsel Candidates Who Aren’t Actively Looking
The ultimate goal of every search is to land the very best talent who will bring a substantial return on investment by excelling at the [...]
How to Recruit Your Next In-House Counsel
The position of in-house counsel for your company carries weighty responsibilities, which makes finding the right individual extremely important. Legal recruiting can be challenging for [...]
4 Ways to Cultivate a Culture of Compliance
Why are employees more willing to bring misdeeds to light at some companies and more likely to stay silent at others? The difference often lies [...]
Managing Ethics at a Multinational Company
No matter its size or scope, every strong compliance program is built on effective management. But how do you make it work on a global [...]
5 Things Candidates Reveal Without Saying a Word
In many ways, a candidate assessment is an elaborate charade in which a skilled interviewer attempts to read clues based on the most subtle factors, [...]
Legal Recruiting: The Most Common Interviewing Mistakes
Much has been written about cringe-worthy mistakes candidates make while interviewing, so it’s easy to forget even the most experienced interviewers aren’t immune from error [...]
4 Benefits of Using Panel Interviews to Assess Legal Candidates
Anyone trying to attract the most qualified executive candidates is racing against the hourglass. The interview process consumes valuable time and resources, so it makes [...]
Recruiting General Counsel: 5 Essential Questions to Ask
The General Counsel is a critical member of the executive leadership team, and hiring the wrong person is a costly mistake. Even the most skilled [...]
Hiring Compliance Officers: 5 Things To Ask Every Candidate
As regulatory requirements continue to expand, the demand for compliance officers is projected to grow for at least the next decade. The Bureau of Labor [...]
5 Interview Questions to ask Every Compliance Officer
Finding the right compliance officer for your company starts with asking the right questions. That includes questions that demonstrate the candidate has the specific skills and industry experience needed [...]
How to Start Planning for Your Next Chief Compliance Officer
The importance of risk management has elevated the Chief Compliance Officer position to a new level. Compliance is now an expectation in every realm of [...]
Hiring Chief Compliance Officers: 4 Search Parameters To Define
Companies are hiring compliance officers more than ever before, including those at the highest level. J.P.Morgan has been leading the charge, adding approximately 5,000 risk [...]
3 Traits Every Outstanding Chief Compliance Officer Has In Common
High-profile ethics violations and corporate misdeeds have put compliance at the forefront of companies’ radars. A lack of compliance comes at a devastating cost, as [...]
Succession Planning: 4 Ways to Plan Ahead to Hire General Counsel
Hiring General Counsel is one of the most important company decisions board members will make, yet many are not adequately prepared for it. The Corporate [...]
Hiring General Counsel: Why You Need a Compliance-Minded GC
Financial regulation, new employee laws and cybersecurity all weigh heavily on the minds of today’s General Counsel. In fact, 98 percent of company directors said [...]
Hiring General Counsel: 4 Ways to Close the Deal
Today’s General Counsel is much more involved in shaping the direction of most companies, and the role continues to evolve. More than 71 percent of [...]
What Drives CCO Retention?
Nearly every day, a new article or horror story about compliance makes the business news. As companies ramp up to meet new regulatory requirements and [...]
BarkerGilmore Announces Increase in Diversity Placements
BarkerGilmore, a New York-based executive search firm specializing in board member, general counsel and senior compliance officer assignments, celebrated industry-leading diversity placement rates in 2013. Last year, 47% of [...]
7 Steps to GC Succession Success
In a more intense regulatory environment, the GC role has taken center stage. While succession planning has become de rigueur for CEOs, increasingly, leading companies [...]
Recruiting and Retaining the Best Diversity GC Candidates
We see a growing awareness of the value of recruiting diversity to organizations… adding or at least systematically considering both women and minorities… and it [...]