History
Gillard Associates is the oldest full service legal recruitment firm in New England serving a national clientele. It was founded in 1980 by Elizabeth A. Gillard, the former President of the Massachusetts Association of Personnel Services. Serving on the Board of the National Association of Personnel Services and advising on the National Association of Legal Personnel Services established the firm with an adherence to the highest ethical standards in the industry.
The firm was established to assist companies and law firms in hiring qualified attorneys, paralegals and secretaries for permanent or contract placement. Gillard Associates collaborative efforts focus on fulfilling the needs of employers while enhancing the professional development of employees.
In 2003, Cheryl Gillard-Cmaylo became president and CEO of Gillard Associates following in her mothers footsteps. With over 25 years of experience in legal recruitment and placement together they created one of the leading legal placement companies in the country working with most all firms in Boston and throughout New England establishing a national net work all across the US. Their client list includes Fortune 500 companies, private law firms, healthcare and commercial businesses.
The firm was established to assist companies and law firms in hiring qualified attorneys, paralegals and secretaries for permanent or contract placement. Gillard Associates collaborative efforts focus on fulfilling the needs of employers while enhancing the professional development of employees.
In 2003, Cheryl Gillard-Cmaylo became president and CEO of Gillard Associates following in her mothers footsteps. With over 25 years of experience in legal recruitment and placement together they created one of the leading legal placement companies in the country working with most all firms in Boston and throughout New England establishing a national net work all across the US. Their client list includes Fortune 500 companies, private law firms, healthcare and commercial businesses.
GoalsOur goal is to assist the legal community in two ways: by aiding law firms and corporations in their search for qualified attorneys, paralegals and secretaries; and by helping attorneys and paralegals secure the positions they desire.
Our Code of EthicsWe pledge to be truthful to you, to tell you about all the positions we know of for which you are qualified, and to conduct your search exactly as you wish, while maintaining the highest ethical standards and strictest confidentiality. We will be fair and honest both with you and with your prospective firm or company.
Biography
As president and CEO of Gillard Associates, Cheryl Gillard-Cmaylo is responsible for all business management and administration for the company. Cheryl has consistently demonstrated her commitment to the personnel industry by her many years of service and her positive attitude. Her energy, expertise, networking and people skills are clearly above the rest. During her career, she has been elected President of MAPS 7 terms and is the current President she has also been appointed to a variety of boards including; Sr. VP of Operations, Sr. VP of Government Affairs, Activities and Education and has been a board member of the New England Association of Personnel Services since 1986. Cheryl has volunteered for many professional and civic boards and is active in local and state-wide politics. She has been instrumental in the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization and the Christian Child Foundation for over 20 years. Her academic accomplishments include a Bachelors Degree in Aviation management (flight training) and business from Daniel Webster College in Nashua NH and many years of industry related training and experience. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, flying and skiing.
Awards2018 Family Award from St. Catherine's of Sienna, Norwood, MA for her service to the school, students and their familys.
2013 Qualified for induction in the worldwide Who's Who professionals and entrepreneurs.
2009 Woman of the Year Award in legal recruitment and placement presented by The National Association of Professional and Executive Women
The National Association of Professional & Executive Women honored her with Recipient of the exclusive member of 2007-2008 Registry for Women of Excellence."
2005 Life Time Achievement Award the highest honor presented by the New England Association of Personnel Services.
2003 Grace E. Cooke Memorial Award for outstanding contributions to the recruiting profession presented by the Massachusetts Association of Personnel Services.
2000 Good Citizenship Award for her distinguished volunteer service presented by the Big Brother Association. Member of:Massachusetts Association of Personnel Services
National Association of Personnel Services
The National Association of Professional & Executive Women honored her with Recipient of the exclusive member of 2007-2008 Registry for Women of Excellence."
2005 Life Time Achievement Award the highest honor presented by the New England Association of Personnel Services.
2003 Grace E. Cooke Memorial Award for outstanding contributions to the recruiting profession presented by the Massachusetts Association of Personnel Services.
2000 Good Citizenship Award for her distinguished volunteer service presented by the Big Brother Association. Member of:Massachusetts Association of Personnel Services
National Association of Personnel Services
Brian R. Cook J.D. Boston College Law School College of the Holy Cross
Vice President Gillard Associates
Brian Cook is a legal search executive. He is also a lawyer, teacher, writer, sports agent and coach. He has pretty much done everything there is to do in law. He was a summer clerk in a big firm, an associate, a partner in large and small firms, in house counsel in a number of corporate enterprises and legal counsel in a government agency and a legislative body. It is this body of knowledge and experience that he draws upon that allows him to provide unmatched advice and guidance to young lawyers looking for the next opportunity and more seasoned attorneys looking for the right partnership situation.
Practicing law is a combination of education, experience and natural ability. The skill set includes focus, discipline, intelligence and superior communications skills. And in today’s legal environment which is as much business as profession it requires an ability to network to see opportunity and use business acumen to build a practice and balance a profit motive with desire to contribute to society.
When seeking someone to guide your career it is this wealth of knowledge and experience that Brian Cook brings to the table. Steve Jobs once defined knowledge and intelligence as the ability to take a very broad base of experience and leverage what you know to help you to learn what you need to know. Brian Cook has this ability which in common parlance brings his clients to say “he get’s it”. That which he gets is listening, really listening to your experiences, goals and desires. Understanding the market, the different cultures of law firms , the compensation levels and the abilities that succeed or fail under that roof . And after coming to fully understand you he will help you to determine which opportunities have the greatest chance of mutual benefit and long term success.
Being a legal recruiter allows Brian Cook to use all of his skills and experience to do exactly what he went to law school for, to help people to make a living as well as make a difference.
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