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Meet Senior Director Jesus Meraz
After building a distinguished career in talent acquisition and executive recruiting, Jesus Meraz has joined BarkerGilmore as Senior Director, bringing a unique combination of leadership experience, legal training, and [...]
A BarkerGilmore 20th Anniversary Executive Profile: Jessica Wenzell
Jessica Wenzell, Chief Legal Officer and People Officer at Brooks Automation, exemplifies the evolution of the modern General Counsel through her strategic leadership, business judgment, and enterprise-wide influence. Placed by BarkerGilmore, she has helped guide the organization through growth and transformation by serving as a trusted advisor, building high-performing teams, and extending her leadership beyond the legal function to shape talent strategy and organizational success.
A BarkerGilmore 20th Anniversary Executive Profile: Luis Kolster
Luis Kolster, Chief Compliance Officer at HF Sinclair, exemplifies values-based leadership through his commitment to ethics, integrity, and continuous growth. Placed by BarkerGilmore in 2023, he has built trust across organizations by strengthening compliance programs, fostering ethical cultures, and leading with communication, adaptability, and sound judgment.
The GC-Board Alignment Gap: What Boards and General Counsel Say—and What Actually Happens
As boards and executive teams place greater emphasis on governance, transparency, and informed decision-making, the role of the General Counsel is expanding beyond legal advisory into a more strategic, [...]
BarkerGilmore Releases 2026 Chief Compliance Officer Compensation Report
New research highlights Chief Compliance Officer compensation trends, executive mobility, and a highly talent-constrained compliance leadership market. BarkerGilmore, a leading Chief Compliance Officer executive search firm specializing in compliance [...]
2026 Chief Compliance Officer Compensation Report
Download your complimentary copy of BarkerGilmore’s report on Chief Compliance Officer salary trends. BarkerGilmore is thrilled to share our 2026 Chief Compliance Officer Compensation Report. As a compliance professional, [...]
How General Counsel Candidates Should Approach Compensation Discussions
Navigating compensation discussions has grown increasingly complex for General Counsel candidates. Rising demands on legal departments, heightened scrutiny over executive pay, and tighter corporate budgets have made a clear [...]
The General Counsel Through the CHRO Lens
Download your complimentary copy of BarkerGilmore’s CHRO-GC Relationship Report. BarkerGilmore is pleased to share new research examining how Chief Human Resources Officers and General Counsel partner to drive [...]
New BarkerGilmore Research Reveals How CHROs Define High-Performing General Counsel
The General Counsel Through the CHRO Lens explores leadership expectations, executive partnership, and enterprise impact. BarkerGilmore, the premier boutique executive search and leadership advisory firm specializing in in-house legal [...]
A BarkerGilmore 20th Anniversary Executive Profile: Kurt Meyers
Kurt Meyers, General Counsel at Equitable, exemplifies the transition to top legal leadership. Placed by BarkerGilmore in 2019, he drove business impact by leading a major unit to doubled profitability and building a high-performing global team. His story underscores business acumen and strategic presence for in-house success.
A BarkerGilmore 20th Anniversary Executive Profile: Andy Hastings
Andrew “Andy” Hastings, General Counsel at Alcoa, exemplifies exceptional leadership combining legal expertise with strategic judgment and operational insight. Placed by BarkerGilmore in 2023, he drives people development, earns executive trust, and delivers impact through visibility and decisive action in complex global matters.
Inside the 2026 In-House Counsel Compensation Report: Trends, Gaps, and Implications for Legal Talent
As the in-house legal market continues to evolve, compensation structures, leadership expectations, and career dynamics are shifting in ways that are reshaping both legal talent strategy and the role [...]
