About Us
A comprehensive understanding of the legal ecosystem
HBR’s top-down, inside-out, and wall-to-wall understanding of the entire legal ecosystem is an asset that no law firm, law department, or other consulting firm can replicate. We help our clients make faster, better, more cost-effective decisions and operate more smoothly and confidently than otherwise possible.
About Us
A comprehensive understanding of the legal ecosystem
HBR’s top-down, inside-out, and wall-to-wall understanding of the entire legal ecosystem is an asset that no law firm, law department, or other consulting firm can replicate. We help our clients make faster, better, more cost-effective decisions and operate more smoothly and confidently than otherwise possible.
Experience, relationships, and insights that add value to every engagement
HBR has the strategic and operational focus, customized solutions, and comprehensive capabilities to help clients address their strategic and operational questions, take decisive action, and achieve their goals – today and tomorrow.
Hands-on experience in designing, optimizing, and connecting an array of critical elements that impact the performance of legal organizations.
One-to-one relationships with legal decision makers and thought leaders that are candid, substantive, and trusted by our clients.
Unrivaled insights drawn from our in-depth knowledge of the forces and priorities that define the legal industry and from our observations, conversations, and engagements.
A partnership mentality
Through our professional and personal relationships with clients, HBR thinks, works, and feels like an integral member of each client’s team. Our clients’ priorities are HBR’s priorities. From each initial engagement and throughout the relationship, we remain focused on creatively helping clients achieve near-term success and fulfill long-term potential. Partnership is our mindset and our methodology.
Deep roots and exponential growth
Founded in 2011, HBR’s legal consulting roots go back decades. Grounded in that deep industry experience, we’ve been an integral player in the legal industry’s ongoing transformation, evolving our services to meet our clients’ changing needs. Now one of the largest, most comprehensive strategy, operations, and technology consulting firms focused on the legal industry, HBR’s rapid growth is a reflection of our ability to foresee market changes and serve our clients now and in the future.
History at a Glance
1975
Hildebrandt International
Founded with a focus on law firm strategy consulting
1984
Baker Robbins & Company
Founded with an emphasis on law firm technology consulting and solutions
1995
Arthur Andersen | Legal Consulting Practice
Current HBR leaders launch the legal consulting practice within Arthur Andersen
2001
Huron Consulting Group
Former Andersen leaders launch Huron Consulting, including current HBR leaders’ legal consulting practice focusing on operational efficiencies + effectiveness for the legal industry
2001
Huron Consulting Group
Former Andersen leaders launch Huron Consulting, including current HBR leaders’ legal consulting practice focusing on operational efficiencies + effectiveness for the legal industry
2005
Thomson Corporation
Acquired Hildebrandt (2005)
Acquired Baker Robbins & Company (2007)
Hildebrandt International and Baker Robbins & Company merge to form Hildebrandt Baker Robbins (2010)
2011
HBR Consulting is founded
Building on this past legacy, HBR leaders found current business as a new, independent entity dedicated to transforming the business of law for both law firms and corporate legal departments
2019
Managed Technology Services LLC (MTS)
On April 1, 2019, HBR completes the acquisition of MTS to deliver hosting and infrastructure services under HBR’s Managed Services business
2021
Keno Kozie Associates
On March 1, 2021, HBR acquires Keno Kozie, a leading provider of information technology design, service, and help desk support for law firms and law departments.
2022
Renovus Capital Partners
To expand HBR’s continued growth, on November 10, 2022, Renovus Capital becomes a strategic capital partner, acquiring HBR’s advisory business. Continuing to operate as “HBR Consulting,” that business separates from the IT Managed Services + Keno Kozie businesses.
Awards + Recognitions
For four years, HBR was recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies: 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
HBR, Exelon Corporation, and PERSUIT were named 2020 ACC Value Champions.
