Who we are.
A lifelong passion for research. An insatiable curiosity. Over 20 years advising law firms. Addicted to results. Puzzle-solver. People-motivator. Fast thinker. Vision-maker.
For over two decades Marcie Borgal Shunk has shepherded law firms through significant transformation. As President and Founder of The Tilt Institute, she has helped thousands of leaders harness the transformative power of talent, culture and leadership. She is the creator of the seminal program, Leadership Foundations – a high-impact, virtual interactive development program designed to offer essential leadership skills and practical solutions firms can implement immediately. Her services include:
Leadership Foundations – a multi session program designed to prepare incoming and existing leaders to face the challenges of the current talent market
Cultural Assessments – culture programs designed to provide your firm with the opportunity to pinpoint advantages, uncover vulnerabilities and isolate opportunities to evolve and grow
Strategic Advisory – advisory services designed to arm your firm with the ability to access, analyze and act upon the right data
Marcie is proud to hold two fellowships, four certifications in culture and coaching, and several board advisory positions. She’s a frequent contributor to The American Lawyer, Thomson Reuters and Bloomberg Law, and speaks regularly about leadership, culture and legal trends. Marcie has a sociology degree from Harvard.
SELECT PRESS:
“Mistakes Law Firms Make in Times of Uncertainty-and Four Countermeasures”, The Legal Intelligencer (March 2023)
“Leadership, Culture and You: Individual Impact on Firm Culture”, The Legal Intelligencer (March 2023)
“Law Firms Mix Hiring, Firing to Protect Profits Amid Uncertainty”, Bloomberg Law (Feb 2023)
“Facing a Changed Workforce, How Have Mid-Market Firm Leaders Adapted?”, The Mid-Market Report (July 2022)
“Eyes on the Prize: Survival Strategies for Midsize Law Firms Facing Big Law in Regional Markets”, Practice Innovations, Legal Executive Institute (Jan 2020)
“The Data-Driven Law Firm: The Next Frontier”, The Legal Intelligencer (Jul 2019)
Expert quote in “Specialization Can Be Double-Edged Sword for Midsize Firms”, The Mid-Market Report (Feb 2019)
"A Crisis of Leadership: How Do We Properly Equip Those Who Lead", The Legal Intelligencer
Expert quote in “Millennials Won’t Destroy Your Law Firm. Can They Save It?”, The American Lawyer
SELECT PRESENTATIONS:
Co-presenter Opening Plenary, “The Evolution of Leader Development in Law Firms”, 2023 Summer Conference hosted by the Professional Development Consortium
Presenter and Moderator, “Pixiu’s Promise: New Compensation & Staffing Models for the C-Suite”, 30th Annual Marketing Partner Forum hosted by Thomson Reuters Institute (January 2023)
Presenter and Moderator, “Culture Makers Panel”, LMASE Regional Conference, Legal Marketing Association Southeast Region (October 2022)
Interviewee “It Takes Two: Law Firm Culture & Leadership”, Foresights & Friends a podcast by LAC Group hosted by Mario Thériault (October 2022)
Keynote speaker, “The Real Cost of the War for Talent”, 11th Annual Law Firm Profitability Summit hosted by ARK Group (April 2022)
Interviewee Pioneers and Pathfinders Podcast hosted by J. Stephen Poor (October 2021)
Presenter and Moderator, “Thinking Ahead of the Curve: Cultivating a Foresight Mentality”, Legal Foresight Summit hosted by Inside Practice
BOARD ROLES AND MEMBERSHIPS:
Fellow, College of Law Practice Management
Fellow, ALM Intelligence Fellows Program
Career Advance Advocate, Legal Value Network
Board of Editors, Marketing the Law Firm, ALM Publication, Jan 2016 – Jan 2018
International Board of Directors, Legal Marketing Association, Member-at-Large, 2014-2015
Appointed Co-Chair, Education Committee, Legal Marketing Association, 2008-2009
Member, Legal Marketing Association 2006-Present
Advisory Board Member, bizdev gals
CONTACT:
web: www.thetiltinstitute.com | email: mborgalshunk@thetiltinstitute.com | tel: +1.617.596.1315