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Who Does the General Counsel Really Report To: The CEO, the Board, or the Company?
Based on insights from BarkerGilmore's June 2026 General Counsel and Board Alignment webinar. The distinction between reporting relationships and [...]
General Counsel Pay and Retention: A CHRO’s Guide for 2027
How compensation research, leadership effectiveness, and succession readiness can inform General Counsel retention strategies for 2027. Retaining an effective [...]
What Do Corporate Boards Really Expect from Their General Counsel?
Based on BarkerGilmore's 2026 GC-Board Alignment Gap report and insights shared by corporate directors and former General Counsel during [...]
Meet Senior Director Benjamin Mantica
Benjamin Mantica brings a distinctive perspective to BarkerGilmore's executive search practice, shaped by a career spanning military leadership, business [...]
How Can General Counsel Demonstrate the Value of the Legal Department?
Based on insights from BarkerGilmore's October 2025 webinar. Measuring legal department performance requires looking beyond costs and activity to [...]
A BarkerGilmore 20th Anniversary Executive Profile: Kari Brashear
Kari Brashear, Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary, and SVP Corporate Development at Myers Industries, exemplifies the evolution from legal leader to enterprise executive. Drawing on her extensive legal, commercial, and operational experience, she brings a business-focused perspective to legal leadership. Her approach to executive partnership, business strategy, and leadership growth reflects the qualities defining today’s most effective Chief Legal Officers.
Leadership Profiles: Marnie Seif
Leadership Profiles Insights from Legal & Compliance Thought Leaders Featuring Marnie Seif Former Chief People [...]
A BarkerGilmore 20th Anniversary Executive Profile: Chris Gaskill
Chris Gaskill, Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at Carlisle Companies Incorporated, exemplifies the modern General Counsel. Placed by BarkerGilmore, he has built legal into a strategic business function by combining sound legal judgment with business leadership, relationship-building, and a people-first approach. His perspective on culture, executive partnership, and the evolving role of AI reflects the qualities defining the next generation of legal leadership.
Executive Search Is Built on Human Connection
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly prevalent in recruiting. New tools promise to identify candidates faster, automate outreach, screen resumes, and [...]
A BarkerGilmore 20th Anniversary Executive Profile: April Oliver
April Oliver, Vice President of Ethics & Compliance at Micron, exemplifies trusted compliance leadership. Placed by BarkerGilmore in 2022, she scaled Salesforce’s compliance team from one to forty-five professionals and built a best-in-class global function at Micron through composure, cultural fluency, and strategic partnership.
Meet Senior Director Jesus Meraz
After building a distinguished career in talent acquisition and executive recruiting, Jesus Meraz has joined BarkerGilmore as Senior Director, [...]
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.
