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In-House vs. Executive Search for General Counsel Hiring in 2026
Legal leadership hiring has become materially more complex over the last several years. Organizations no longer seek General Counsel [...]
How the Modern General Counsel Elevates Value Through Strategic Leadership
Expectations for today’s General Counsel have expanded far beyond legal stewardship. The modern GC serves as a strategic architect [...]
Leadership Profiles: Paulette Dodson
Leadership Profiles Insights from Legal & Compliance Thought Leaders Featuring Paulette Dodson Former GC & Corporate [...]
Trusted Advisors: Essential Partners for General Counsel in Critical Moments
Serving as General Counsel requires navigating complex legal, governance, and leadership challenges. Often the GC is called upon during [...]
GC Compensation 2025: How to Negotiate with Clarity and Confidence
Introduction Compensation conversations are rarely easy. Even at the top of the profession, negotiation often creates stress, frustration, and [...]
The Rise of the Chief Legal Officer Title Over General Counsel
As a trusted advisor and leading source of insights on senior legal and compliance leadership, BarkerGilmore maintains one of [...]
6 Traits That Drive Growth for Legal and Compliance Leaders
At BarkerGilmore, we have the privilege of seeing firsthand what separates good lawyers from exceptional leaders. Decades of partnership [...]
Leadership Profiles: Ed Nekritz
Leadership Profiles Insights from Legal & Compliance Thought Leaders Featuring Ed Nekritz Former CLO [...]
What Is Compliance Recruiting and Why It Matters in 2026
Introduction Compliance recruiting plays an increasingly strategic role as regulatory scrutiny intensifies and stakeholder expectations rise. In 2026, organizations [...]
Leadership Profiles: Peter Ganz
Leadership Profiles Insights from Legal & Compliance Thought Leaders Featuring Peter Ganz Former SVP, [...]
Leadership Profiles: Marla Persky
Leadership Profiles Insights from Legal & Compliance Thought Leaders Featuring Marla Persky Former SVP, [...]
The Legal Department COO: Why Every General Counsel Needs an Internal Strategic Operations Partner
Your value as a GC or CLO is best measured as a trusted advisor to the CEO and board, [...]









