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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, [...]
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.
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 [...]
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.
A BarkerGilmore 20th Anniversary Executive Profile: Douglas Wolfson
Douglas Wolfson, General Counsel at CommerceHub, demonstrates bold leadership by embracing calculated risks and advocating for the top seat. Placed by BarkerGilmore in 2014, he navigated complex ownership changes, built strategic trust, and fosters team growth as a true business owner.
Why Coaching Has Become Essential for Today’s General Counsel
Contributors: Mary Ann Hynes | Marla Persky | Audrey Rubin Today’s most effective and influential General Counsel have keen [...]
“ChatGPT Told Me Something Different”: How GCs Handle AI-Generated Legal Advice
Artificial intelligence has moved from novelty to operating reality in remarkably little time. Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and [...]
Leadership Profiles: David Yawman
Leadership Profiles Insights from Legal & Compliance Thought Leaders Featuring David Yawman Former EVP, GC & [...]
General Counsel in the Age of Disruption: What Changes, What Endures
Contributors: Ed Nekritz | Bjarne Tellmann The ideas outlined below draw from Bjarne’s book, Law in the Era of [...]
Investing in General Counsel: The ROI of Coaching and Advising
The role of the General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer has never been more complex or more consequential. Today’s legal [...]
