Overview
John counsels the management of financial institutions and their boards of directors with respect to general corporate matters, corporate governance issues, securities law compliance, regulatory compliance, regulatory enforcement situations and executive compensation issues.
He has served as counsel in numerous transactions involving mergers and acquisitions, hostile takeovers, issuer tender offers and the formation of de novo financial institutions.
He has also served as issuer's counsel and underwriters' counsel in public offerings of equity and debt securities and been involved in the implementation of leveraged employee stock ownership plans.
Experience
Membership & Involvement
- Distinguished Fellow: Indianapolis Bar Foundation
- Member: Indianapolis Bar Association; Indiana State Bar Association; American Bar Association
- Former Trustee: Methodist Health Foundation; Christian Theological Seminary
Honors
- Selected to The Best Lawyers in America© Lawyer of the Year in Financial Services Regulation Law: 2022
- Selected to Best Lawyers Indianapolis Banking and Finance Law "Lawyer of the Year": 2014
- Selected to The Best Lawyers in America© in Banking and Finance Law: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020; 2021, 2022
- Selected to The Best Lawyers in America© in Financial Services Regulation Law: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020; 2021, 2022
- Selected to Indiana Super Lawyers list: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Selected to "Who's Who in Banking" by the Indianapolis Business Journal
- Selected to "40 Under 40" by the Indianapolis Business Journal
- Named a "Leader in Banking Excellence" by the Indiana Bankers Association in 2020
Resources & Insights
In the Media
Alerts
Speaking Engagements
Education on Demand
Companies need to be ready to stay a step ahead of their competition. You’ll hear how anticipated changes from the Biden administration will affect your bottom line and the way you conduct business.
Firm News
- 43 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2022
43 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2022Inclusion in this listing is entirely based on peer review and demonstrates that attorneys in each nominee’s respective fields hold these attorneys in high esteem.
- More Regulation and Opportunities for Companies and Banking: What Businesses Can Expect from the Biden Administration
More Regulation and Opportunities for Companies and Banking: What Businesses Can Expect from the Biden AdministrationThe Biden administration means a new world for business. Companies need to be ready to stay a step ahead of their competition.
- John Tanselle Named Leader in Banking Excellence by the Indiana Bankers AssociationJohn Tanselle Named Leader in Banking Excellence by the Indiana Bankers Association
John Tanselle was recently honored by the Indiana Bankers Association with the IBA Leaders in Banking Excellence award.
- 34 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America© 202134 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America© 2021
Inclusion in this listing is entirely based on peer review and demonstrates that attorneys in each nominee’s respective fields hold these attorneys in high esteem.
Services
Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., 1981, magna cum laude
Indiana University, B.S., 1978, summa cum laude
Admissions
- Indiana