October Coffee Break: MSOs 101: Private Equity Meets the Business of Law
Managed Services Organizations (MSOs) are quickly becoming one of the most talked-about developments in law firm operations, and private equity investment is a big reason why. As outside capital looks for new ways into the legal market, firm owners and operators are asking what these structures are, how they work, and whether they could reshape the traditional legal-services business model.
In this Coffee Break, Rob Mattern sits down with Holland & Knight attorneys Josh Porte and Trisha Rich, who are at the forefront of the private-equity-backed MSO model, for a practical, educational look at this emerging approach.
The conversation covers:
What an MSO is: How the structure works and how it differs from a traditional firm model.
Where private equity fits: The role outside investment plays and how it interacts with the practice of law.
Why it's gaining attention: The forces driving interest in MSOs across the legal industry.
What it could mean for your firm: Considerations for law firm owners and operators thinking about the future of their operations.
Watch the full recording below.
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