T. J. Henry

We Build & Operate Law Firms | Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Federate | Law Firm, MSO, and Operating Company Executive | C-Suite and GC for Early to Mid-Stage Companies | Investor Backed Operator and Growth Leader

Role
Co-founder & Managing Partner at Federate
Location
New Orleans, LA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About T. J. Henry

I help lawyers build the next generation of law firms.As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Federate, I focus on transforming how law firms launch, operate, and scale. Federate is a Management Services Organization (MSO) built specifically for modern law firms — providing the infrastructure, operational support, and strategic guidance that allows attorneys to focus on practicing law while we run the business behind it.We partner with practice groups spinning out of large firms, entrepreneurial attorneys launching new firms, and established small to midsize firms seeking to scale. Our platform provides everything needed to build and operate a firm: operational design, technology infrastructure, finance and billing, compliance, HR, marketing, and ongoing firm management.In short, we build the business engine behind the firm.Beyond supporting firms on our platform, Federate also designs and builds MSO structures for legal organizations and investors looking to create scalable law firm platforms of their own. As the legal industry continues to evolve, we believe the MSO model will become the foundation for how modern firms operate.My background spans M&A, private equity, and law firm leadership, which allows me to bridge the worlds of legal practice, finance, and operations. I work closely with founders, managing partners, and investors to translate legal and operational complexity into clear, scalable business strategy.Over the course of my career, I’ve advised on complex transactions, built organizations from the ground up, and led high-stakes initiatives across the legal and financial sectors. Today, my focus is on building infrastructure that empowers lawyers to launch firms faster, operate more efficiently, and compete at a higher level.I’m particularly passionate about helping partners and practice groups take the leap to build something of their own.If you\'re exploring a firm spin-out, launching a new practice, or thinking about how the MSO model could power the future of your firm, I’m always open to c••••••••@federatelegal.com

Experience

  1. Co-founder & Managing Partner

    Federate

    Apr 2024 — Present · New Orleans, LA, US

    At Federate, I lead the development and growth of a next-generation law firm infrastructure platform and Management Services Organization (MSO) built to power modern legal practices.Federate partners with practice groups spinning out of large firms, entrepreneurial attorneys launching new firms, and small to midsize firms seeking to scale. Our platform provides the operational backbone that allows attorneys to focus on practicing law while we run the business of the firm — including finance and billing, technology infrastructure, HR, compliance, marketing, and operational strategy.Since launching Federate, we have supported the launch of multiple firms across intellectual property, high-stakes litigation, and full-service corporate practices, while scaling the platform to multi-seven-figure ARR. SCOPE: Lead Federate’s strategic growth and platform development. Partner with attorneys and practice groups launching new firms, guiding structuring, operations, and infrastructure. Serve as a strategic advisor to leadership teams of Federate-supported firms. Oversee legal, compliance, and governance matters across the platform. Manage investor relationships and capital strategy supporting Federate’s expansion. ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT: Launched and operationalized multiple independent law firms supported by the Federate platform. Built a scalable MSO delivering enterprise-level operational support to independent firms. Grew the platform to multi-seven-figure recurring revenue. Developed strategic partnerships and secured funding to support continued growth.

Education

  • Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, International Business

  • Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business

    BSM, Double Major in Finance and Legal Studies in Business

  • Tulane University Law School

    JD, Sports Law Certificate, Business Law

Skills

  • Management
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Investments
  • Marketing
  • Intellectual Property
  • Event Planning
  • Microsoft Office
  • Business Development
  • Finance
  • Financial Modeling
  • Strategic Planning
  • Research
  • Corporate Finance
  • Social Media
  • Strategy
  • Legal Writing
  • Portfolio Management

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