Insights for In-House Counsel
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 [...]
Securing Your Seat at the Table: How GCs Create Value in the Boardroom
Building Stronger Relationships with Boards Working with a company’s Board of Directors can seem intimidating and challenging. Still, it’s also an opportunity for GCs to leverage their existing skills, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Study Reveals Continued Narrowing of Gender Pay Gap Among General Counsel
Download BarkerGilmore’s 2024 In-House Counsel Compensation Report BarkerGilmore, a boutique executive search firm recognized for helping companies build world-class legal and compliance departments nationwide, released its annual 2024 In-House [...]
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 [...]
Maximizing LinkedIn for In-House Counsel: A Strategic Guide to Professional Branding and Career Advancement
In the digital age, LinkedIn is a formidable tool capable of extending the professional reach of in-house counsel far beyond traditional networking avenues. Even when not pursuing new employment [...]
Mastering Time Management: Tips for General Counsel on the Clock
Essential Strategies for General Counsel with Seasoned Executives Many of us struggle with not having enough hours in a day to finish everything on our plates. This is especially [...]
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 [...]
The 5 Greatest Challenges Facing In-House Legal Teams in 2024
As the overseer of an organization’s legal function, the General Counsel seeks to be proactive and perform the role of a strategic advisor to the ELT, board, and the [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Study Finds Individuals Who Receive Coaching More Likely To Be Identified as GC Successors
Download BarkerGilmore’s 2024 Aspiring General Counsel Report BarkerGilmore, a boutique executive search firm recognized for helping companies build world-class legal and compliance departments nationwide, released its 2024 Aspiring General [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How to Motivate, Engage, and Develop Lawyers and Staff in a Hybrid or Remote Work Environment
In today's rapidly evolving professional landscape, legal firms and departments are embracing hybrid and remote work models to accommodate changing work dynamics. Effectively managing and fostering motivation, engagement, and growth [...]
Study Finds Women GC Less Likely to Know They Are GC Successors
Download BarkerGilmore’s 2023 Report to See General Counsel Succession Data 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
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 [...]
7 Key Ingredients to Becoming a General Counsel
The Recipe for a Successful General Counsel Will the dish turn out better if an extra dash of salt or another heaping tablespoon of butter is added? Although tastes [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Examining Today’s Corporate Law Department
In the latest Thomson Reuters Institute Insights podcast, William Josten speaks to Meredith Ritchie, General Counsel of Alliant Credit Union; and Audrey Rubin, Strategic Advisor and Coach with BarkerGilmore [...]
Top 5 Moves to Become a General Counsel
Legal leaders who aspire to the ultimate legal professional achievement, the General Counsel, spend their careers making tactical decisions to achieve this goal. While there are infinite paths to becoming [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Transitioning from Leader to Strategic Advisor
A General Counsel used to be able to succeed simply by being an exceptional lawyer and manager of the legal department. Those days are gone. According to a BarkerGilmore [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Study Reveals 2021 was Excellent Year for In-House Compensation
Download BarkerGilmore’s 2022 Report to See Average In-House Counsel Salary Data With another year of record participation, BarkerGilmore’s annual 2022 In-House Counsel Compensation Report provides in-house counsel the ability [...]
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, [...]
Q&A With Michelle Banks: A Pioneering Personality
Attorney at Work’s “Women in Law” series focuses on successful women lawyers who have carved a path for themselves in the legal industry and beyond. Meet Michelle Banks.Michelle Banks took [...]
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 [...]
Secrets to Make Yourself Indispensable to Your Company
Strategic Advisor and Coach Mike Williams, former Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary of Staples, Inc., is joined by Ronald Wasinger, VP & General Counsel at LG Electronics [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Amid Associate Bonus Season, GCs are Finding Talent From Other Law Departments
Associate compensation in Big Law this year, including special bonuses topping off at $64,000, has made the talent pool for in-house attorneys more shallow than before. In particular, recruiters [...]
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 [...]
How to Determine if a Company is the Right Culture Fit For You
In this three-part series, we provide practical advice and useful tips to help employers and candidates determine during the hiring process if there is a mutually beneficial cultural fit. [...]
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 [...]
Data, Analytics and KPIs, oh my! How to Recognize and Use Metrics to Reduce Cost and Add Value
Strategic Advisors and Coaches Audrey Rubin and Haydee Olinger take a deep dive into using data to prove the value of your legal and/or compliance department to the business. They explore the parameters of [...]
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 [...]
Turning Lawyers into Leaders and Developing Successors
Strategic Advisors A.B. Cruz III and Marla Persky discuss the differences between leadership and management, how you can help your high potential performers become legal leaders, and ways to develop a succession [...]
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 [...]
Insights: The Remote Legal Department
BarkerGilmore recently held a webinar on how in-house lawyers can, and should, prepare for their performance reviews in the current, primarily remote work environment. Participants were [...]
Study Investigates Legal Leaders Aspiring to Become General Counsel
Fairport, NY (December 3, 2020) – BarkerGilmore, a boutique executive search firm recognized for helping companies build world-class legal and compliance departments nationwide, released their 2020 Aspiring General Counsel Report today. [...]
Succeeding as a Great Lawyer, Savvy Businessperson, and Indispensable Teammate —The In-House Counsel Imperative
Strategic Advisor and Coach A.B. Cruz, III is joined by Mary Talbott, CLO & Secretary, Gravity Diagnostics, and Shawnte Mitchell, EVP, GC & Corporate Secretary, Zogenix, Inc., to discuss their personal experience [...]
Finding Your Next Job (or Having It Find You)
Strategic Advisor and Coach Maureen Brundage is joined by Sunita Holzer, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Realogy Holdings Corp., and BarkerGilmore Co-Founder and Partner, John Gilmore, to provide helpful dos and [...]
Study Identifies Path Legal Leaders Take to Become a General Counsel
Fairport, NY (October 28, 2020) – BarkerGilmore, a boutique executive search firm recognized for helping companies build world-class legal and compliance departments nationwide, released their 2020 General Counsel Succession Report today. [...]
What’s the Most Common Path to the General Counsel Seat?
General counsel reach the top of the legal department ladder by following a variety of paths and strategies, though some are more common than others. Many chief lawyers got [...]
Focus on Personal Development: Tips to Prepare for Your Performance Evaluation During the Days of COVID-19
Strategic Advisors Ann Harlan, Marla Persky, and Helen Pudlin discuss how COVID-19 is changing the performance review process, the value of frequent check-ins and arranging them in a virtual work world, the [...]
The Value Series: A ClariLegal interview with Audrey Rubin, Strategic Advisor and Coach at BarkerGilmore and Adjunct Professor at the University of Illinois College of Law
Cash Butler and I recently had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Audrey Rubin, a Strategic Advisor and Coach in BarkerGilmore’s advisory and coaching division. Audrey is also an [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
In-House Data Privacy, Cybersecurity Lawyers Are in High Demand, With Little Competition
Despite GC appointments bouncing back after a dismal April, high-profile in-house legal department cuts may leave some in-house attorneys uneasy. However, lawyers with a data privacy or cybersecurity background should take some solace in [...]
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 [...]
1 Industry Pays Certain Women In-House Counsel More Than Men
While the gender pay gap for in-house counsel stubbornly persists, something different—and, perhaps, encouraging—appears to be happening within the health care and life sciences realms. Women at the managing [...]
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 [...]
Reframing Value: A New Paradigm for Law Firm Compensation
In my last year as a general counsel of a large public company, we were embroiled in a complicated international transaction that required tax advice under time pressure. I [...]
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 [...]
BarkerGilmore’s GC Advantage to Help Foster Collaboration Between In-House Leaders
For the past three years, BarkerGilmore has had its advisers work with in-house counsel on how to better interact with the C-suite and board of directors. Now, the firm [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“Do You Have The Right Stuff?”
The Academy Award-winning movie, The Right Stuff, inspires us to think about having the “right stuff” from a new perspective. This mysterious mix is not [...]
Top 2019 Trends for In-House Counsel Compensation
This year, in-house counsel reported unprecedented rates of compensation satisfaction, with over 62% of lawyers unlikely to look for a new job and almost 60% [...]
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 [...]
It’s A Good Time To Go In-House — Salaries Are On The Rise
But still, a hefty chunk of in-house lawyers are dissatisfied with their salary. The amount of money that in-house counsel take home is on the rise! According to a new [...]
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 [...]
Most Unreasonable Expectations Placed on Legal Departments
As in all companies, internal expectations vary between business units. Of these various relationships, one of the most dynamic and complex exists between business and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Tesla Tapped a Trial Lawyer as GC—Here’s What That Could Mean
Last week, troubled auto company Tesla announced that a trial lawyer Dane Butswinkas will become its general counsel. It’s a move that’s uncommon, but not entirely unheard of. John Gilmore, co-founder and [...]
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 [...]
4 Secrets To Ace The Interview For Your In-House Dream Job
Law360 (September 25, 2018, 7:35 PM EDT) -- Whether it's a yearning to have an impact on a business or ditch the pressure of billable hours, there are various [...]
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, [...]
Cultivating Future CLOs With People-focused Leadership
General counsels (GCs) and chief legal officers (CLOs) repeatedly cite talent and succession planning as critical to the success of their department and ability to be valued business partners. [...]
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 [...]
People-focused Leadership: Developing strong talent as a Chief Legal Officer
The importance of developing talent The Deloitte Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Program has been working closely with CLOs to help them become successful legal executives and strategic members of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Four Reasons Lawyers Fail To Be Viewed As Strategic Advisors
Business leaders today expect in-house lawyers to contribute to the success of the business and serve as strategic advisors. While everyone ultimately seeks to earn [...]
2018 In-House Counsel Compensation Report
Introduction BarkerGilmore is pleased to present the 2018 In-House Counsel Compensation Report. […]
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 [...]
In Case You Missed It: 14 Top Mistakes Made by New In-House Counsel
In case you missed it, I am giving you another chance to read this blog from last year. The content provided by top GCs has [...]
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 [...]
Michelle Banks: How Risk Taking and Dedication to Supporting Women Led her to a Successful Career
Michelle Banks is one of 2018 Ms. J.D "Her Story" Conference Key Note speakers. As a former EVP Sustainability & Global General Counsel, Michelle is currently an executive coach, a frequent speaker [...]
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 [...]
BarkerGilmore Launches The GC & CCO Advantage
New Platform Provides Enhanced Solutions for Today’s Expanding Legal and Compliance Departments BarkerGilmore, a New York-based executive search firm, launched today a new client-focused platform, The GC&CCO AdvantageSM, consisting [...]
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 [...]
Creating Your Legal Department’s Vision and Mission to Shape Strategy
Strategic Direction For Your Corporate Legal Department Yogi Berra once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up someplace else.” [i] This [...]
The Importance of Courage for In-House Counsel
Legal leaders in a corporate setting must have the courage to speak up and prevent stupid or potentially illegal things from happening. […]
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 [...]
14 Top Mistakes Made by New In-house Counsel
After reading and writing many articles on best practices for in-house counsel and compliance officers, I decided to look at development from a different angle. [...]
6 Tips for Interviewing In-House Counsel
The most talented person for your position typically falls into one of two categories: perfectly happy and well treated by his or her current employer, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Charting Your Career Path to GC
As a seasoned legal recruiter with over 20 years of experience, I’ve learned that a lot of very smart attorneys make the same not-so-smart mistake: [...]
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 [...]
What Color is Your In-House Parachute?
Chances are when you began your law firm career, you dreamed about making partner. Next would be managing partner. And then, the icing on the [...]
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, [...]
Aspiring to General Counsel? Make Sure You’re Doing These 4 Things
If your goal is to become an extraordinary General Counsel, start by becoming an extraordinary General Counsel candidate. You’ve put in the work and now [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Law Department Metrics Your CEO Wants to See
Executives and stakeholders are business-centric thinkers; meaning they perceive value and success by the numbers. In this increasingly competitive marketplace, they also demand more of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Women in Law: Paying it Forward in the Workplace
I recently had the privilege of attending the second annual Women, Influence & Power in Law conference in Washington, D.C., the only national forum where [...]
3 Steps for Managing Compliance Risks on a Global Scale
In a global economy, companies can’t afford to overlook the risks that come with doing business abroad, even if those risks are carried by third [...]
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 [...]
5 Essential Interview Questions for Corporate Counsel
Even the most skilled interviewers can have difficulty assessing Corporate Counsel candidates if they don’t know what to ask. No matter what the scope of the Corporate Counsel position, [...]
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 [...]