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Legal Department Compensation Revealed – John Gilmore, CEO of BarkerGilmore
Curious about compensation trends for in-house legal roles? What are the different components of private company compensation, how do private equity companies structure equity, or how to evaluate a [...]
BarkerGilmore Appoints Former Prologis Chief Legal Officer as Strategic Advisor and Leadership Development Coach
Edward Nekritz Will Join BarkerGilmore’s Advisory Team of Top Legal and Compliance Officers from America’s Most Respected Organizations BarkerGilmore LLC — the nation’s only executive search and talent advisory [...]
BarkerGilmore Issues 2025 In-House Counsel Compensation Report
In-House Counsel Salaries – including General Counsel, Managing Counsel, and Senior Counsel Positions – Increased 2.8% in 2025; 60% of all In-House Counsel Consider a Job Search in Coming [...]
BarkerGilmore’s 2025 In-House Counsel Compensation Report
Download your complimentary copy of BarkerGilmore’s 2025 In-House Counsel Compensation Report BarkerGilmore is happy to share our 2025 In-House Counsel Compensation Report. Which industries pay the highest total [...]
Leadership Profiles: David Rowan
Leadership Profiles Insights from Legal & Compliance Thought Leaders Featuring David Rowan Former Chief Legal Officer, Chief Governance Officer, and Corporate Secretary Cleveland Clinic [...]
11 Questions About Gravitas You Always Wanted to Ask
11 Questions About Gravitas You Always Wanted to Ask General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers are increasingly expected to embody more than just legal and regulatory expertise; they [...]
How to Become a General Counsel: A Strategic Roadmap
Becoming a General Counsel (GC) represents the pinnacle of an in-house legal career—requiring more than exceptional legal knowledge. Reaching this executive leadership role demands business fluency, strategic vision, and [...]
Compliance Careers: Where the Profession Is Today, Where It’s Headed Tomorrow
Corporate compliance can be a tremendously rewarding career path — except, nobody is quite sure how to define that path, or how large the field really is, or what [...]
Executive Search Case Study: General Counsel for a Leading Automation Provider
Client Need: General Counsel A global leader in automation solutions for the manufacturing industry sought to strengthen its legal leadership following a major corporate transition. After its supplier of [...]
What Is the Average Salary of a General Counsel in Large Corporations?
Discover the latest 2025 data on General Counsel salaries in large corporations. Learn how compensation varies by company size, industry, and performance — with insights from BarkerGilmore’s In-House Counsel [...]
Where Can I Find the Latest Salary Trends for General Counsel Positions?
Where Can I Find the Latest Salary Trends for General Counsel Positions Understanding salary trends for General Counsel positions is crucial for legal professionals — and for the organizations [...]
GC and CCO Gravitas: What It Is. Why You Need It. How to Earn It and Keep It.
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers (and candidates for those positions) are expected to demonstrate gravitas—a blend of poise, confidence, and authority—that inspires trust, commands respect, and drives influence [...]
