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From DEI Statements to Action
Successful Recruiting Strategies for Increasing In-House Legal Team Diversity Historically, the legal industry has lacked representation and diversity. In recent years, however, many organizations have committed or recommitted [...]
How to Prepare Your Law Department for the Next Recession
As Bob Dylan once sang, “You don't have to be a weatherman to know which way the wind’s blowing.” Similarly, you don’t have to be an economist to foresee the [...]
Executive Search Case Study: VP, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer for a Not-for-Profit Health Plan
Client Need: VP, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer The client is an inclusive, dynamic leader in health insurance that consistently aims to be audit ready and compliant. After promoting [...]
18 Favorite In-House Counsel Interview Questions
Ask the right interview questions to find the best legal counsel One of the most critical responsibilities of a General Counsel and other managing counsel is building a team. [...]
Executive Search Case Study: Deputy General Counsel at a Clean Energy Infrastructure as a Service Company
Client Need: Deputy General Counsel The client, a provider of infrastructure as a service, sought their first in-house legal hire reporting to the Chief Legal Officer. The client focuses [...]
BarkerGilmore Recruits Tim Reuschel as Senior VP and Chief Legal Officer of TMC Health
BarkerGilmore, a boutique recruiting firm specializing in legal and compliance executive search and leadership development, has recruited healthcare industry executive Tim Reuschel as the new Senior Vice President and [...]
8 Tips for General Counsel Seeking New Opportunities
As General Counsel, you might seek a new opportunity for a variety of reasons. Some may be personal, such as having to care for aging parents or wanting to [...]
Prioritizing Diversity Within a Corporate Culture: A Conversation with Bruce Jackson
A Conversation with Bruce Jackson, Microsoft’s Associate General Counsel/Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships/Office of the President All of us at BarkerGilmore are committed to the advancement of others. We know [...]
Transitioning from Leader to Strategic Advisor
A General Counsel used to be able to succeed simply by being an exceptional lawyer and manager of the legal department. Those days are gone. According to a BarkerGilmore [...]
How to Lose a Female Attorney: 5 Reasons Women Switch Jobs
Since the beginning of the pandemic, record numbers of women have changed positions or have left the workforce entirely. This upheaval has included female lawyers at all levels, greatly costing an organization. [...]
Executive Search Case Study: Senior Vice President for Independent Healthcare System
Client Need: Senior Vice President/Chief Legal Officer The existing Senior Vice President/Chief Legal Officer of an independent healthcare provider was planning to retire following nearly a decade of service. [...]
Creating an Effective Onboarding Program for Executive Legal Leaders
A Guide for Onboarding Legal Executives In a recent BarkerGilmore GC Advantage℠ webinar, “Creating an Effective Onboarding Plan for a Senior Legal Leader,” experienced General Counsel Cherée Johnson and [...]
