Exhibit 23.2

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our reports dated February 27, 2008, accompanying the consolidated financial statements and management’s assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the Annual Report of Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration Statement of Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. on Form S-8 (File No. 333-98841).

GRANT THORNTON LLP

February 27, 2008

Dallas, Texas