CHICAGO - July 26, 2007 - Huron Consulting Group (NASDAQ: HURN), a leading provider of financial and operational consulting services, today announced that Michael I. Braverman has joined the Company as a managing director.

"Huron's portfolio of services includes the consultative and expert roles of helping companies navigate through complex accounting issues," said Gary E. Holdren, chairman and chief executive officer, Huron Consulting Group. "We are pleased to welcome this experienced professional to Huron and know that he will be a valued resource for our clients."

Braverman has more than 20 years of experience in complex accounting matters. He has led and directed domestic and multinational teams in the execution of audit, tax, merger and acquisition activities and special projects for Fortune 100 clients. His experience spans across a variety of industries including: manufacturing, technology, travel/hospitality, real estate, entertainment and service. He has also provided transaction advisory services to private equity firms. Braverman comes to Huron from Grant Thornton LLP, where he was a partner in charge of the Northeast technology industry practice. Prior to Grant Thornton, Braverman was a partner at Ernst & Young LLP. He received his MBA from Florida State University and his BS in accounting from the University of Florida. Braverman will be assisting clients with forensic and complex accounting matters and will be based in Huron's New York office.

About Huron Consulting Group
Huron Consulting Group helps clients effectively address complex challenges that arise in litigation, disputes, investigations, regulatory compliance, procurement, financial distress, and other sources of significant conflict or change. The Company also helps clients deliver superior customer and capital market performance through integrated strategic, operational, and organizational change. Huron provides services to a wide variety of both financially sound and distressed organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, medium-sized businesses, leading academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and the law firms that represent these various organizations. Learn more at www.huronconsultinggroup.com.

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