Fortif Advisors

Fortif Advisors is a boutique consultancy dedicated to strengthening the competitiveness of communities and organizations alike. We guide leaders in envisioning and activating solutions to unleash their true potential. 

Our work supports the agencies, organizations, and myriad of allies who serve as catalysts for economic growth, including those engaged in economic, workforce, and community development.

Fortif Advisors, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fortif Law Partners, LLC, a Birmingham-based firm established by Bing Edwards to provide innovative legal services to clients and to positively impact communities. Together, our teams provide an integrated suite of services to support clients’ needs, from initial ideation and evaluation, to formation, execution, and transformation. 

Types of Clients

  • Local & State Governments
  • Economic Development Organizations
  • Chambers of Commerce
  • Foundations & Philanthropies
  • Community-Based Organizations
  • Venture Support Organizations
  • Talent and Education Initiatives
  • Universities & Research Parks
  • Investment Groups
  • Private Corporations
  • Large Utilities

General Support

  • Visioning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Facilitation
  • Speaking Engagements
  • Benchmarking & Leading Practices
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Legislative Action
  • Grant Pursuit and Management
  • Program Development
  • Implementation Support
  • Performance Metrics & Evaluation

Specific Focus Areas

  • Economic Development
  • Community Development
  • Workforce Development
  • Organizational Growth & Development
  • Ecosystem Alignment
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Targeted Industries
  • Social Impact
  • Capital Stacking

Lawyers on a mission.