Bringing Clarity to Complex Issues

Helping law firm leaders deal with the complexities facing law firms in a commonsense manner.

Applied Strategies works with small to mid-sized law firms to bring clarity to complex issues. Whether you're a COO, managing partner, or senior administrator, we offer practical guidance across strategy, governance, operations, and more — all grounded in experience and a healthy dose of common sense.

What We Do

We help law firm leaders tackle the tough stuff.

  • ★★★★★

    “When we wanted to merge boutique firm Hoffer Adler LLP into Keyser Mason Ball, LLP, we needed help to get us from the beginning to over the finish line. Stephen Mabey was the solution, providing us with practical, cost-effective advice about how to plan our mutual investigations, due diligence, drafting, and implementation.”

    - Lloyd Hoffer, Partner, Keyser Mason Ball, LLP and former partner, Hoffer Adler LLP
    Amy Delisle, Partner and former managing partner, Keyser Mason Ball, LLP

  • ★★★★★

    “Our law firm has had the pleasure of working with Stephen Mabey over the past few years. He takes a holistic approach to problem solving and is extremely knowledgeable in the most effective way to grow your business. He has a deep understanding of how to tackle human resources, business strategy and financial challenges. We have been very fortunate to have him in our corner during various transitional phases our firm has faced. We are looking forward to working with him again in the future.”

    Lisa Wagner, Partner, Wagners

  • ★★★★★

    The strongest perspective on what we can do for our client comes not from what we say we are about, but what others say about us:

    "Stephen Mabey is nothing short of a professional in every respect.  He has brought an extraordinary amount of value to our firm.  He is pragmatic and extremely solution oriented.  Any issue is tackled with the support of data and a clear plan forward that Stephen then ensures is implemented. His advice and the solutions were tailored to our unique needs and business context. We did not get cookie-cutter answers.

    I cannot say enough about the contribution he has made to the effective functioning of our firm. He is an asset in every respect."

    Marie Henein, LL.B., LL.M., Managing Partner, Henein Hutchinson LLP

  • ★★★★★

    "If you want experience, knowledge and ultimately practical advice regarding the operation of a law firm – no matter the size – then I highly recommend Steve... he has helped our firm immensely over the past number of years, and we are most appreciative of his contribution... it's like having a CEO on retainer."

    Ronald A. Pink,Q.C., Pink Larkin

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