Westwood (WHG) 10-K 2015 FY Annual report

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-98841, No. 333- 133963, No. 333-160377, No. 333-175696, No. 333-187998, No. 333-188002, and No. 333-203728 on Form S-8 of our reports dated February 25, 2016, relating to the financial statements of Westwood Holdings Group, Inc., and the effectiveness of Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2015.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Dallas, Texas

February 25, 2016