MICHAEL ELLENHORN

FOUNDER & CEO

“Our growth mindset is the engine that drives everything else. Without a growth mindset, all the other things we want to do – service, innovation, development – none of that works. Growth mindset is the spark that lights the fire.”

Michael founded Decipher to help clients create safer, more productive and more profitable workplaces through reliable investigative intelligence. Michael counsels clients on mitigating risks associated with the hiring process and is a frequent speaker on the topic of lateral hiring, integration, and talent acquisition strategy at law firm retreats and industry conferences, among them:

  • Marketing Partner Forum
  • Legal Marketing Association
  • Thomson Reuters’ COO-CFO Forum
  • International Bar Association
  • Legal Value Network
  • Association of Legal Administrators
  • American Bar Association’s National Legal Malpractice Conference

Under his leadership, Decipher has been recognized among the St. Louis Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” and honored for innovation in corporate philanthropy.

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