John R. Thornburgh

Undergraduate School
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, DePauw University
Graduated in 1977

Law School
University of Illinois College of Law
Graduated in 1980

Professional Experience:
John Thornburgh is co-chairman of the Business Group and chairman of the Sports and Entertainment Group. He focuses on corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, venture finance and private equity fund formation. He represents colleges and universities in connection with collegiate sports matters and businesses and individuals involved in the sports and entertainment industries.

Thornburgh is a frequent speaker and panelist for topics relating to private equity funds, general corporate matters and investment transactions.

Thornburgh has served on the board of directors or board of advisors of a number of companies, including current or past service to Outsourced Administrative Systems, Inc., Health Technology Acquisition Company, CID Equity Partners, Major Tool and Machine, Inc., and Pellegrino and Associates LLC.

A native of Indianapolis, Ind., Thornburgh graduated from DePauw University in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He holds a juris doctorate from the University of Illinois College of Law, Champaign, where he graduated in 1980. While in law school, he was a member of the University of Illinois Law Review, the University of Illinois International Moot Court Team and Phi Delta Legal Fraternity.

Thornburgh joined Ice Miller in 1980 after graduating from law school. He is admitted to practice law in the state of Indiana.

Professional Associations:
Member, National Association of College and University Attorneys

Awards and Recognitions:
Indiana Super Lawyers, 2004-2011, Indianapolis Corporate Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers, 2010
The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Sports Law, and Venture Capital Law, 2009-2010
Chambers USA America's Leading Business Lawyers, Band One Counsel in Corporate/M&A, 2009
The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate, M&A and Securities, 2003-2008
Top Corporate Lawyers in Indianapolis, Ind., Indianapolis Monthly, September 1993
Stacey Toran Foundation Achievement in Professions Award, 2002
Second Degree Black Belt Certification in Tae Kwon Do, Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters in Korea

Published In:
"Nelson v. Araiza," Casenote, Illinois Bar Journal, March 1979
"IRS Rationale of Trustee-Substitution Powers," The Journal of Taxation, October 1981
"Due Diligence--Why?" Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum Written Materials, June 1988
"Planning to Avoid Shareholder Disputes--Pre-Incorporation, Employment and Buy-Sell Agreements," Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum Written Materials, August 1990

Community Involvement:
Current or past:

Member of the Venture Club of Indiana
Member of the Indianapolis Sailing Club
Member of the Skyline Club
Member of the Five Seasons Sports Club

Currently serves on (or has previously served on):

Board of Directors, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (Chairman as of October 2009)
Board of Directors, Indianapolis Rowing Center
Chairman, DePauw University Board of Fraternal Affairs
Member, DePauw University Finance Management Committee of the Board of Fraternal Affairs
Member, DePauw University Quota Committee
Chairman, Finance and Management Seminar for Fraternities and Sororities, DePauw University
President and Director, DePauw Beta Student Aid Fund, Inc.
Member, Orchard Country Day School, New Facilities Capital Campaign and Annual Fund Campaigns
Served as a Teen Court Program Judge, Indianapolis South Side Youth Council
President, Chung Do Kwan of Indianapolis, Inc.

Internal Committees:
Founding Partner and Co-Chairman, Private Equity and Venture Services Group
Founding Partner and Chairman, Sports and Entertainment Group
Member, Opinions Committee
Past Marketing Partner
Past Chairman, Personnel Committee
Past Chairman, Paralegal Committee

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