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Independence. Growth. Equity.

Management services for partner-owned law firms

Operate Independently.

Scale Like a Platform.

Ascend is a management services organization (MSO) that enables private law practices to remain independent, while realizing the benefits of a scaled platform.

We provide a growth engine for our practice partners — delivering scale, shared resources, and modern operational excellence.

Our sustainable partnership model creates a platform for aligning best practices to support exceptional client outcomes. Our purpose is to help you enhance your mission and, in turn, your continued success today and tomorrow.

Why partner with Ascend?

Because running an independent practice doesn’t mean you have to go it alone…

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  • Retain 100% ownership and autonomy of both your practice and the MSO

  • Maintain your brand identity

Independence

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  • Benefit from integrated tech-enablement, including predictive analytics

  • Optimize administrative capabilities and scalability

Operations

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  • Accelerate organic growth — through both new clients and services

  • Realize economies of scale typically reserved for much larger organizations

Growth

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  • Realize meaningful value on otherwise illiquid equity

  • Unlock sustainable future monetization opportunities

Equity

Our services

How it works

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Step 1: Create

  • Create a compliant investable entity (the MSO)

  • All admin functions shift to MSO

  • Law firm partners own 100% of MSO and practice

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Step 2: Grow

  • Implement organic growth initiatives

  • Realize operating leverage

  • Partner with other likeminded firms

  • Law firm partners receive 100% of MSO distributable income

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Step 3: Monetize

  • Law firm partners realize significant value in MSO monetization

  • Law firm partners realize sustainable future monetization

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