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BarkerGilmore Offers Insight into Sustained Corporate Interest in Building a Diverse Workforce
Leading Executive Search Firm Cites Continued Client Requests for Qualified D.E.I. Candidates for Senior In-House Legal & Compliance Positions BarkerGilmore LLC — a leading national executive search and talent [...]
BarkerGilmore’s 2025 Legal and Compliance Market Outlook: 5 Key Predictions
Based on BarkerGilmore’s experience and observations over the past year, as well as insights and opinions gathered from respected legal and compliance professionals, we offer the following market outlook [...]
5 Tell-Tale Signs It’s Time to Seek a New Legal or Compliance Opportunity
The start of a new year is an opportunity for reflection, both personally and professionally. It may also be the right time for legal and compliance professionals to evaluate [...]
The 5 Greatest Challenges Facing In-House Legal Teams in 2025
As the overseer of an organization’s legal function, the General Counsel seeks to be proactive and perform the role of a strategic advisor to the ELT, board, and the [...]
Executive Search Case Study: Chief Compliance Officer for an International Manufacturer
Client Need: Chief Compliance Officer with Experience in Global Manufacturing in a Complex Regulatory Landscape The client, a global manufacturer of unique and complicated products, has over 30 manufacturing [...]
Top Executive Search Pitfalls When Hiring a General Counsel
Hiring a General Counsel ranks among the most consequential leadership decisions an organization will make. A strong GC strengthens governance, guides executive decision-making, and protects the enterprise from regulatory [...]
Joining and Serving on a Board of Directors: 24 Practical Insights Legal Professionals Need to Know
Joining and Serving on a Board of Directors: 24 Practical Insights Legal Professionals Need to Know Earning a seat at the boardroom table is a defining achievement that [...]
Essential Crisis Management Strategies: A General Counsel Playbook
From regulatory challenges and high-profile litigation to data breaches and reputational threats — in-house legal leaders must be prepared to anticipate, manage, and limit the impact of negative events [...]
Complete Guide to General Counsel Executive Search
Hiring a General Counsel represents one of the most consequential leadership decisions an organization will make. The modern General Counsel operates far beyond traditional legal advisory work. Boards and [...]
Former Cleveland Clinic Chief Legal Officer, David Rowan, Appointed Strategic Advisor and Leadership Development Coach by BarkerGilmore
Following a 30-year career at a top world-ranked healthcare provider, David Rowan Will Bolster BarkerGilmore’s Expertise in Healthcare Industry Executive Leadership and Corporate Governance. BarkerGilmore, a leading national executive search [...]
Legal Priorities versus External Communication Needs: Building a “Win / Win” Partnership
Balancing legal priorities with corporate communication needs is an essential management discipline, particularly during crises. Establishing clear roles and internal protocol builds mutual trust and closes the gap between [...]
AI Arrives at Work: Smart Approaches for Legal and Compliance Officers
A Conversation with Legal and Compliance Leaders About the Risks and Rewards of Using AI The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has reshaped our professional and personal lives to [...]
