Portrait of Matthew L. Fornshell

Matthew L. Fornshell

Partner

For nearly 25 years, Matt Fornshell has either been enforcing Ohio’s securities laws as the former Director of Enforcement for the Ohio Division of Securities or defending public and private companies, investment advisers, broker dealers, law firms, accounting firms and individuals in connection with state and federal securities regulatory investigations and confidential internal corporate investigations.

As Ice Miller's Partner-in-Charge of the Securities Litigation and Regulatory Practice, Matt offers substantial experience representing clients in civil and administrative proceedings before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA"), the Ohio Division of Securities and other state securities regulators. He also regularly represents clients in complex private securities litigation in state and federal courts and private arbitration forums. Given his background, Matt is often retained by financial services firms, boards of directors and audit committees to problem solve and provide advice regarding corporate governance matters.

    Education

    • Ohio University (B.B.A, 1990)
    • Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., 1993)

    Admissions

    • United States District Court - Eastern District of Michigan
    • Ohio
    • United States District Court - Northern District of Ohio
    • United States District Court - Southern District of Ohio
    • Supreme Court of the United States
    • United States Court of Appeals - Second Circuit
    • United States Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit

    Professional Affiliations

    • Member, Ice Miller Finance Committee
    • Member, Trial Law Institute
    • Barrister, Order of Veritas, Litigation Counsel of America
    • Advocate, Order of Certus, Litigation Counsel of America

    Awards & Recognition

    Community Involvement

    • Past Board Member, The Buckeye Ranch Foundation, Columbus, Ohio, 2014-2024
    • Past Board Member, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, Columbus, OH, 2018-2024

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