MB Law Firm Consulting's leadership team just leveled up: Margaret Burke, Laurin D. Johnson, and Kirsty Roux earned the elite CEPA® designation—arming law firm owners with expert strategies to turn succession into opportunity.
BOSTON, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MB Law Firm Consulting® today announced that three team members: Margaret Burke, MBA, CEPA®; Laurin D. Johnson, Esq., LL.M., CEPA®; and Kirsty Roux, Esq., CEPA®, have successfully earned the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designation. This internationally recognized credential, administered by the Exit Planning Institute® (EPI), reflects their expertise in guiding business owners through the complexities of exit planning and value growth.
The CEPA program equips advisors with the tools to help entrepreneurs build transferable business value, align personal and financial goals, and prepare for future transitions. Achieving this certification demonstrates a commitment to professional excellence and to delivering world-class advisory services to clients.
"This accomplishment reflects MB Law Firm Consulting's commitment to helping law firm owners build lasting, sustainable value, so that when the time comes to step back, the practice they've built delivers the rewards they've earned," said Margaret Burke, Founder of MB Law Firm Consulting.
Other advisors emphasized how the CEPA designation positions the firm to address broader industry shifts.
"We are witnessing a generational change as baby boomers retire across the industry. This designation empowers us to guide clients through complex, long-term transitions with strategies that are both commercially sound and fully compliant. It positions us to anticipate market trends and deliver continuity at a time when succession planning is more critical than ever," said Laurin D. Johnson.
Kirsty Roux highlighted the growing influence of private equity on succession planning.
"Private equity's growing interest in CPA and law firms is fundamentally reshaping how succession is planned and managed. Where firms once relied exclusively on internal solutions, today's landscape demands a broader perspective and specialized external expertise. Armed with CEPA training, MB Law Firm Consulting is uniquely positioned to guide clients through this critical decision-making process, ensuring all available options are carefully evaluated before a path is chosen. Law firm owners who engage in proactive exit planning gain a meaningful competitive advantage, approaching the market with clarity and confidence. What was once viewed as simply the end of a firm's life cycle has become a powerful opportunity for growth, legacy, and reinvention," said Kirsty Roux, Senior Consultant.
With a CEPA-certified advisory team, MB Law Firm Consulting is redefining how law firms approach succession and exit planning. By combining deep industry knowledge with specialized training, the firm empowers clients to transform transitions into opportunities for growth, legacy, and reinvention, well before a transition becomes necessary.
About MB Law Firm Consulting, LLC®
MB Law Firm Consulting brings decades of combined experience working with lawyers and law firms, with a deep understanding of the pressures and complexities of the legal industry. The firm's services extend beyond operational efficiency to incorporate succession and exit planning as integral elements of firm strategy. Acting in the capacity of a Strategic COO, MB Law Firm Consulting provides strategic planning, process optimization, operational insights, and leadership development. These strategies reduce reliance on individual partners and establish sustainable growth today while safeguarding continuity and value for the future.
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Margaret Burke, MB Law Firm Consulting, LLC, 1 6177020529, [email protected], www.mblawconsulting.com
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