Alison is a Project Manager at BarkerGilmore, where she supports the executive search process from its earliest stages by partnering closely with clients to understand their unique needs and ideal candidate profiles. She leverages strategic research methodologies and multiple platforms to identify high-caliber legal and compliance talent.

In addition to her project management responsibilities, Alison partners with firm leadership on business development initiatives, supporting the firm’s strategic growth and client engagement efforts.

Before joining BarkerGilmore, Alison built a distinguished legal career as a senior-level paralegal in both in-house and law-firm settings. Most recently, she worked for a fintech company, managing real estate acquisitions and sales, as well as other complex legal matters. She also held in-house roles with several for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, including a Division I private research university, a large resort and casino enterprise, and a Fortune 500 sporting goods retailer.

Alison’s background includes corporate and transactional law, real estate and development, mergers and acquisitions, complex contract drafting and review, international law, and intellectual property. Throughout her career, she worked closely with executive leadership teams and company ownership on sophisticated legal and business matters, providing analysis, drafting support, and guidance on key initiatives and communications.

Drawing on her legal background and strong project management skills, Alison has supported searches for General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer roles, as well as a broad range of senior legal, compliance, and specialized counsel positions across diverse industries.

Alison is a member and two-time guest speaker for the Onondaga County Bar Association and received her American Bar Association-accredited Certification in Paralegal Studies from Syracuse University.